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- Central Point Software introduced Central Point Anti-Virus for Windows, a
- Windows version of its popular DOS anti-virus program. Central Point
- Anti-Virus for Windows provides maximum virus protection by detecting and
- cleaning more than 1,000 viruses, including Michelangelo, Jerusalem,
- Stoned, Dir2 and Maltese Amoeba. The program also will detect both known
- and new stealth viruses. Additional features include Scheduled Scanning,
- Automatic Updating and Delete and Wipe options for infected files.
-
- "With their new Windows product, Central Point has made it even easier for
- us to implement virus protection across our entire organization," said Tom
- Verkon, Systems Engineering Manager at TRW's Customer Service Division,
- the nation's leading independent provider of microcomputer support and
- maintenance services. "And with features such as Scheduled Scanning and
- Automatic Updating, Central Point Anti-Virus for Windows allows for even
- more transparent use by both our own employees and the customers for which
- we provide computer services. The Custom Install feature and the network
- support make it especially appropriate for the large corporations we work
- with."
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- Protection Against Stealth Viruses
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- Central Point Anti-Virus for Windows detects both known and new stealth
- viruses. Stealth viruses are especially dangerous because they conceal
- their presence from both users and virus detection software by hiding file
- size changes and other modifications to the file. Central Point Anti-Virus
- for Windows uses a special low-level technology to identify these and
- other stealth techniques.
-
- Scanning Options Simplify Detecting and Cleaning
-
- Central Point Anti-Virus for Windows introduces Scheduled Scanning. The
- Scheduler lets users schedule the program to run unattended scans at
- regular intervals. When a scheduled scan occurs, Central Point Anti-Virus
- will analyze specified drives for viruses. Scheduled Scanning ensures a
- high degree of user compliance in detecting and preventing virus infection
- before it occurs.
-
- Background Scanning is also available within Central Point Anti-Virus for
- Windows. Background Scanning allows users to minimize the program on the
- screen, letting it scan for viruses while the user runs other programs in
- Windows. When scanning has been completed, a window will appear providing
- the statistics of the scan.
-
- Delete and Wipe Options Increase Security
-
- In addition to cleaning infected files, Central Point Anti-Virus for
- Windows allows users to optionally delete the infected files, ensuring the
- prevention of further infection. Additionally, the option to wipe deleted
- files offers users increased security. When this option is selected,
- Central Point Anti-Virus for Windows deletes the file and overwrites the
- area of the disk where the data used to be with zeros, preventing any part
- of the infected file from being undeleted.
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- Updating the Virus List Automatically
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- Central Point Anti-Virus for Windows allows users to update both detection
- and cleaning capabilities automatically via an external file. By
- connecting to either the Central Point Software Bulletin Board or
- CompuServe, users can download a new CPAVSCAN.DLL file and its
- accompanying WNVIRLST.CPS file and a VIRSIGS.CPS file for the TSRs. This
- feature increases the speed and ease with which users can fully update
- their virus protection between product upgrades. Corporations with site
- licenses can distribute these files to their users electronically via
- network servers or company bulletin boards.
-
- Upgrade Information and Product Availability
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- Central Point Anti-Virus for Windows has a suggested price of $129 and will
- be available from major software distributors and resellers in North
- America in March. The cost of a single update is $20 plus shipping. An
- optional subscription plan provides customers four consecutive releases
- for $59 plus shipping. Customers in the U.S. and Canada can order updates
- or obtain more information by calling 800-445-4208. Site licenses are
- available for sites with 100 or more PCs. For information on corporate
- licenses, call 800-445-0432.
-
- System Requirements
-
- Central Point Anti-Virus for Windows runs on IBM AT, PS/2 or 100%
- compatibles with DOS 3.1 or higher, Windows 3.0 or higher and 2MB of RAM.
- Central Point Anti-Virus for Windows supports Microsoft Mouse drivers
- version 6.14 or higher, Logitech/Dexxa mouse drivers version 3.4x or
- higher or 100% compatibles.
-
- Central Point Software
- 15220 N.W. Greenbrier Parkway #200, Beaverton, OR 97006
- 503-690-8090
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