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UNREGISTERED! THE VIRUS TERMINUS -- V2.0A Copyright 1990 By S.T.CALISE All Rights Reserved! TABLE OF CONTENTS page Shareware Notice ........................... 2 Registration Information ........................... 2 Hardware/Software Required ........................... 3 Background Information ........................... 3 Installation ........................... 3 Emergency QUICK Installation ........................... 4 Configure ........................... 7 Default Parameters ........................... 7 Experimental Virus Data ........................... 8 File Management ........................... 9 Mouse Operation ........................... 9 Directory Views ........................... 10 SCAN/CLEAN Files ........................... 10 SCAN/CLEAN Drive(s) ........................... 11 Validation Functions ........................... 11 Program Defaults ........................... 11 SCAN/CLEAN French Messages ........................... 11 Adding NEW Parameters ........................... 11 SCAN/CLEAN Switch Settings ........................... 12 Memory Available Function ........................... 13 SCAN/CLEAN Reports ........................... 14 Directory PICK LIST ........................... 14 SCAN/CLEAN Version Notes ........................... 15 DELETE - COPY/MOVE procedure ........................... 15 EXTRA FUNCTIONS Menu ........................... 16 DIRECTORY PATH FINDER ........................... 16 MAKELIST Utility ........................... 17 Acknowledgements ........................... 18 Upgrades ........................... 18 New Product Information ........................... 18 - PAGE 2 - ***** SHAREWARE NOTICE: You may copy and pass on this SHAREWARE version of THE VIRUS TERMINUS(c) provided the following guidelines are adhered to. All original files must remain intact and with no modifications or additions of any kind. It must remain as a program PACKAGE consisting of only the files listed below. You have a twenty-one(21) day trial period to examine or use The VIRUS TERMINUS(c). Your paid registration is required for ANY further use. Programs included in THE VIRUS TERMINUS(c) Package: VTEC20.EXE ; VTECDPF.EXE ; VTECHELP.EXE ; REGISTER.EXE ; PRINTDOC.BAT ; VTEC.DOC ; MAKELIST.EXE ; README.1ST (8 files) The author and holder of copyright hereby disclaim all warranties relating to this software, whether express or implied, including and without limitation to any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The USER of this software shall bear all risk as to the quality and performance of the software. The USER shall also bear full responsibility for any accidental or other damage caused, related or attributed to the use and/or performance of this software. THE VIRUS TERMINUS(c) IS DISTRIBUTED 'AS IS' . ******************** The VIRUS TERMINUS(c) may not be used in a business, corporation, government or agency environment without a negotiated site license. All rights are strictly reserved. Please contact the holder of copyright for further information on site licenses. ******************** ***** REGISTER SOFTWARE: A convenient registration form has been provided with this working program. Run the program REGISTER.EXE from any DOS prompt(Prints to any standard device). The most recent version of THE VIRUS TERMINUS(c) will be sent to you upon registration. Please answer all questions and include the $20.00 registration fee in U.S. funds. Mail the completed form with your remittance to: S.T. Calise 673 Herbertsville Rd. Brick, New Jersey 08724 USA See Page #18 for information on upgrades and registration form. - PAGE 3 - HARDWARE RECOMMENDATIONS 640K BYTES MEMORY (512K MIN) HARD DRIVE - OR ANY COMBINATION OF HARD DRIVE AND/OR FLOPPY(S)* (IBM MDA),(CGA C80) TEXT MODE/EMULATION REQ. M.S./COMPATIBLE MOUSE OPTIONAL SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: PC/MS DOS V2.1 - 4.X version 6.3Vxx or higher - SCAN, CLEAN; VALIDATE from McAfee Associates (See version note on page #12) **** NOTE: Run VTEC20.EXE in the following manner if you have CGA C80 capability but use a green, amber, white, etc. monochrome display device:(parameter IS case sensitive) A> VTEC20.EXE cga255 (press ENTER) ***** BACKGROUND INFORMATION: This program was designed to be an intelligent front end for McAfee's VIRUSCAN SCAN, CLEAN and VALIDATE programs. One of the main objectives in writing this program was to reduce the amount of user input required each time a file is scanned, cleaned or paced through the validate functions. The report function of SCAN and CLEAN was enhanced by appending critical information to the report file. The SCAN/CLEAN program switches have been made visible and can be set through an easy to use interface. This version of THE VIRUS TERMINUS(c) is a full working copy. Please register your copy so that you may receive the latest version and be eligible for future update. Bolster the SHAREWARE CONCEPT by sending the required fee and information requested on the registration form which is found at the end of this document or run REGISTER.EXE to get a printed form. ***** INSTALL THE VIRUS TERMINUS(c): THE VIRUS TERMINUS(c) operates most efficiently when used in conjunction with a hard drive. You may also use this program with 1 floppy drive when your hard drive is infected. McAfee Associates files needed are : SCAN.EXE; CLEAN.EXE; VALIDATE.COM; VIRLIST.TXT VIRUS TERMINUS files : VTECHELP.EXE; VTECDPF.EXE; VTEC20.EXE; VCLEAN.LST; MAKELIST.EXE MS/PC DOS files needed : COMMAND.COM - PAGE 4 - -------------------------------------------------------------- HARD DRIVE: 1. Create one subdirectory for SCAN,CLEAN, VALIDATE and THE VIRUS TERMINUS. 2. Copy McAfee Associates FILES and VIRUS TERMINUS files to the subdirectory. * 3. Run VTEC20.EXE either directly or from your shell, then press F5 to configure. Then select #5 from the main menu to create VCLEAN.LST ------------------------------------------------------------ FLOPPY : 1. Format a blank data disk. 2. Copy McAfee Associates and VIRUS TERMINUS files to the disk. Copy your shell or file utility to the disk if there's room. (If your disk is 360K you may have to leave off your shell and possibly one TERMINUS file, VTECHELP.EXE, also so that you can complete the next step.) 3. Copy COMMAND.COM to the disk. * 4. Run VTEC20.EXE, then press F5 to configure. * Start your machine up (BOOT) from a clean non-infected floppy DOS disk if your system is infected. Disinfect and then run the VIRUS TERMINUS from your hard disk.(WRITE PROTECT THE FLOPPY!!!) NOTE: When using one floppy disk, operations may be limited by the lack of free disk space. A hard drive is recommended. However, there are times when running from a floppy is unavoidable.(when your system is infected!) Follow these instructions for best results. ***** A QUICK INSTALL FOR SYSTEMS ALREADY INFECTED ***** 1. Turn your system on and BOOT from a known non-infected DOS disk.(Place the DOS system disk in drive #A) 2. Format a blank disk using the DOS format command. Use the FORMAT.COM file found on your non-infected DOS disk. Avoid accessing or using any files and utilities found on your hard disk(assuming you have one). Format the highest capacity floppy your BOOT drive will allow. A 360K floppy drive WILL have sufficient room for the necessary VIRUS TERMINUS and - PAGE 5 - McAfee Associates files. A higher capacity floppy will be needed if you expect to run a DOS shell from TERMINUS or if you wish to use the DOS BATCH file execute function found in the advanced function sub-menu of TERMINUS. 3. Follow these guidelines for the drive specification that you are using:(capacity refers to BOOT drive) 360K : A. Copy SCAN.EXE, CLEAN.EXE and VALIDATE.COM to the newly formatted disk. B. Copy VTEC20.EXE, VTECDPF.EXE, VCLEAN.LST to the newly formatted disk.(NOTE: This doesn't include VTECHELP.EXE so that there will be sufficient room for multiple SCAN/ CLEAN report generations, etc. HELP can be found in the file VTEC.DOC if needed!) D. Copy COMMAND.COM to the newly formatted disk. (This will enable the use of BATCH files in the advanced function menu.) Make sure there is 10K BYTES or more space left over if you intend on generating multiple SCAN/CLEAN reports. You will not be able to use the BATCH FILE execute function of the advanced function sub-menu if you can't fit COMMAND.COM on this disk. As the name suggests, it is an advanced feature and is not needed for normal operations. E. WRITE PROTECT THE DISK!!! F. Place this disk in the BOOT drive(#A) and type each of the following lines pressing <ENTER> after each: A: VTEC20.EXE G. Press F5 as soon as you are in the main menu and configure VIRUS TERMINUS. ___________________________________________________ 1.2 MEG 720K 1.44 MEG etc. : A. Copy SCAN.EXE, CLEAN.EXE and VALIDATE.COM to the newly formatted disk. B. Copy VTEC20.EXE, VTECDPF.EXE, VTECHELP.EXE, and VCLEAN.LST to the newly formatted disk. C. Copy COMMAND.COM to the newly formatted disk. (This will enable the use of BATCH files in the advanced function menu.) - PAGE 6 - D. Copy your DOS shell or file utility to the newly formatted disk, but leave 10k or more space on your disk if you intend on generating multiple SCAN/CLEAN reports. E. WRITE PROTECT THE DISK!!! F. Place this disk in the BOOT drive(#A) and type each of the following lines pressing <ENTER> after each: A: VTEC20.EXE G. Press F5 as soon as you are in the main menu and configure VIRUS TERMINUS. 4. Troubleshooting a system that has only one floppy drive(360K) is not an ideal situation in any sense of the word. Keeping ALL files on one disk is not a necessity if you have dual floppys and the drive you wish to SCAN, CLEAN or perform VALIDATE functions on is a third drive, namely a hard disk. Follow these installation instructions if this is the case: (360K) A. Re-start your computer and BOOT off a non- infected DOS SYSTEM DISK. B. Format TWO blank floppy disks. C. Copy to the FIRST disk the following files: VTEC20.EXE, VTECDPF.EXE, VTECHELP.EXE, and VCLEAN.LST, COMMAND.COM D. Copy to the SECOND disk the following files: SCAN.EXE, CLEAN.EXE and VALIDATE.COM E. WRITE PROTECT THE DISKS!!! F. Place the FIRST disk in the BOOT drive(#A) and the second disk in drive #B. G. Type each of the following lines and press <ENTER> after each: A: VTEC20.EXE H. Press F5 as soon as you are in the main menu. Change the first default, SCAN/CLEAN PRG. DIR:, to B: and you're ready to go. - PAGE 7 - SUGGESTION: If your system is not infected it would be wise to make up a disk like one of those previously described so that if ever the need arises you will be prepared to meet any virus infection threat without delay and inconvenience. ***** CONFIGURE THE VIRUS TERMINUS: THE VIRUS TERMINUS(c) may be configured from the main program menu or any sub-menu while the program is running. It is highly recommended that you configure your paths and parameters when running the program for the first time. DON'T RUN THE VIRUS TERMINUS FROM YOUR HARD DRIVE IF THE DRIVE IS INFECTED. Use the floppy installation and disinfect your drive first - then install and run from your hard drive. Above all, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS THAT CAME WITH SCAN or CLEAN. Here is an explanation of the program default parameters: SCAN/CLEAN PROGRAM DIR: Directory where SCAN, CLEAN, VALIDATE and VIRUS TERMINUS files are kept. If you are using a floppy installation, set this parameter to A:\ or B:\ SCAN/CLEAN FILES(S) DIR: Directory where SCAN/CLEAN/VALIDATE operations will be performed. It might be your upload/download directory or any other path you wish. SCAN/CLEAN DRIVE PATH: Designates which floppy/HARD drive will be scanned, cleaned or become the the target of validation operations. DOS SHELL PATH & FILE: This parameter will describe where the DOS Shell will be located and the name of the shell program. If you use PCTOOLS, XTREE, or any other hard drive / file manager just enter the directory and name name of the program that must be executed to make your shell work. You may even use DOS COMMAND.COM if no shell is available or you are working from a floppy with limited space available. When you press <F3> the program control will go to the file you specify. - PAGE 8 - SCAN/CLEAN OVERLAY EXT: You may enter a maximum of 3 file extensions which SCAN/CLEAN might not ordinarily check. Use the format: .XXX .XXX .XXX If you need more than 3, set the /A switch to on and ALL files will be processed. EXP.VIRUS DAT.FILESPEC: Path and filename for the experimental data to be used with SCAN. Please read the DOCS that came with SCAN. USE WITH CAUTION!** EXP. VIRUS DATA ON/OFF: Set this switch to 'ON' and the experimental virus data file will be used by SCAN.* FRENCH MESSAGES ON/OFF: Initial setting of the /fr switch. This switch turns on/off SCAN/CLEAN French messages. SCAN -LZEXE- ON/OFF: Initial setting of the /NLZ switch each time the program is run.* SCAN -MEMORY- ON/OFF: Initial setting of the /M switch each time the program is run.* ADD OVERLAY EXT ON/OFF: Initial setting of the /E switch each time the program is run.* SCAN/DELETE ON/OFF: Initial setting of the /D switch each time the program is run.* * NOTE: The state of each switch can be changed after THE VIRUS TERMINUS is up and running. Changes made using the menu switch selector DO NOT EFFECT THE DEFAULT values. The only way to change the default values is to first press F5-CHG.DEF to enter the DEFAULT sub-menu and then make default changes there. ***** EXPERIMENTAL VIRUS DATA: Please read the SCAN docs to get a better understanding of what an 'experimental virus data file' consists of. If you decide that you need to utilize this function, press F5-CHG.DEF and make an entry to the default 'EXP.VIRUS DAT.FILESPEC'. This entry will be the path and filename for your experimental virus data file. Next, turn default switch 'EXP. VIRUS DATA ON/OFF' to the 'ON' position. NOTE: This is the only way to tell THE VIRUS TERMINUS program to relay the /EXT switch to SCAN. Be sure to go back to CHANGE DEFAULTS and turn this switch off when you are finished! This SCAN function was deliberately left remote from the sub-menu switches since most users of SCAN and THE VIRUS TERMINUS will not need to use it. - PAGE 9 - ***** FILE MANAGEMENT You may jump in and out of THE VIRUS TERMINUS, each time copying, moving, deleting, etc. the files you choose. Just press F3 at any menu. THE VIRUS TERMINUS will suspend operation while you are in your shell/utility. You can get back to THE VIRUS TERMINUS by using the EXIT/QUIT function of your utility or by typing 'EXIT' at the DOS command prompt. DO NOT attempt to go back to THE VIRUS TERMINUS by re-launching VTEC20.EXE instead of using your SHELL's 'EXIT' function. PCTOOLS V5.5 & V6.0, XTREE PRO and the NORTON COMMANDER were tested successfully with the 640K memory model*. You may even specify COMMAND.COM so that you have direct access to DOS. The VIRUS TERMINUS program is very small and does not reserve much memory for code and data(150K). * It is reccomended that your system have 640K memory. You will need this much memory if you plan to run PCTOOLS v6.0 N.R. full blown shell from THE VIRUS TERMINUS. Other shells need less RAM and will reduce the required memory reserve. See page #10 on how to determine available RAM. SPECIAL NOTE TO USERS OF PCTOOLS(tm) PCSHELL: IF you add an entry to your application menu and run THE VIRUS TERMINUS from there, you should not experience any problems. If you run VTEC20.EXE from the directory on your hard disk directly by pressing return or clicking when the file is highlighted and you have QUICK RUN 'ON' in your option menu, you will have much less memory to work with.(about 200K less) Turn QUICK RUN 'OFF' or add an entry to your applications menu and run it from there. Also, it is not advised to run PCTOOLS(tm) RESIDENT since this will eat up more memory needed for THE VIRUS TERMINUS and SCAN/CLEAN/VALIDATE. ***** MOUSE OPERATION: The two button Microsoft Mouse hardware specifications are supported by this program when used in conjunction with a color display/card that supports the IBM CGA C80 standard. The program's video mode auto-detect logic disables mouse operation if a Monochrome Display Adapter is detected. Only keyboard entry is functional in MONOCHROME video mode(IBM MDA standard). Logitech and all other Microsoft Mouse compatible mice should function properly. The program logic checks for a 'connected' mouse. You should not experience any trouble if your mouse is truly M.S. compatible, connected to the serial port or buss card, and the mouse driver software was installed prior to running this program. - PAGE 10 - ***** DIRECTORY VIEWS: You may view the contents of the files, floppy or hard drive directory/paths by clicking the mouse button when the cursor is anywhere over the words 'SCAN/CLEAN FILES PATH', 'SCAN/CLEAN FLOPPY PATH', or 'SCAN/CLEAN -H.D.PATH'. The following keyboard combinations correspond to the above listed directories: CTRL - A, B, & C. ***** PROGRAM MENU SELECTIONS SCAN/CLEAN FILES: Use this main menu selection when all you need to do is scan or clean an individual or batch of files. The /A ALL switch is forced on and the /EXT switch is disabled. You may choose file(s) from a paged directory display which is set to your current dir. specification. Change this directory by F4- CHG.PATH (F4 doesn't change the default). The pick list is then activated so you can choose a previously used directory without having to re-type the name. If the directory you want is not on the list, choose NEW ENTRY and use the PATH FINDER. This entry will then be placed in the pick list for future use. HINT: Set this directory to your upload/download area so you can scan files you download to make sure there are no viruses present before you use a new downloaded program. Also, show courtesy to others by scanning your files before you upload them to your favorite BBS. While it is true that most BBS's do their own VIRUS scan, why suffer the embarassment of being told by the SYSOP that you have uploaded an infected file. You must specify a VIRUS CLEAN CODE before you can 'CLEAN' a file or batch of files. Use menu selection #2 and get the code for the virus you wish to disinfect. The code needed will be displayed during a SCAN operation and may also be found in the CLEAN DOCS. SCAN/CLEAN DRIVE(s): Use this main menu selection when you wish to scan ENTIRE floppy disks or a hard drive. Turn the /MANY switch on if you want to SCAN/CLEAN more than one floppy disk. The default drive spec. is processed. If you desire to SCAN/CLEAN another drive, press F4-CHG.DRIVE (F4 changes the current drive, not the default). Once again, the PICK LIST is active. Please note that only the first two characters of your pick will be recognized. (i.e. A: and not A:\ or A:\UTILITY\) - PAGE 11 - VALIDATE FUNCTIONS: Use this main menu selection if you wish to utilize the SCAN validation functions. You can add, remove or check the validation check sums added to .COM or EXE files to see if there have been any changes made to these files. The file display is filtered to display only .COM and .EXE files. The check function will reveal file tampering which the normal SCAN can't detect provided you have previously added validation checksum to the file you are checking. It changes the files length by about ten bytes. Read the SCAN DOCS for more information. The CRC CHECKSUM menu selection will perform a two method check on the file of your choice which will provide a comparison for future checks. The file display for this selection IS NOT filtered since you may perform a CRC checksum on ANY FILE. ***** PROGRAM DEFAULTS: The program defaults are used each time you enter a sub-menu. The current settings for each sub-menu are initialized to the default values. You may change the current settings without effecting the defaults. SCAN/CLEAN switches can be changed and the DRIVE or FILE(s) DIRECTORY can be altered. NOTE: Leaving the sub-menu area causes the current settings to revert back to the defaults. Pressing F5-CHG.DEF will take you to the CHANGE DEFAULT menu. NOTE: Changing a DEFAULT doesn't change the current settings. However, the next time you enter a sub-menu the new default values will be used to initialize the current settings. ***** SCAN/CLEAN with FRENCH MESSAGES: Press F5 for CHANGE DEFAULTS and edit the default called EXTRA SCAN/CLEAN PARAM: . Enter /FR and you're ready to go! NOTE: You may add as many NEW parameters as they become necessary. Just make sure each one starts with '/' and is separated from other parameters by a space. - PAGE 12 - ***** SWITCH SETTINGS Changing the state of any switch while the program is running will not change the default. The state of any switch changed while in a sub-menu will revert back to the default when you exit to the main menu. However, the VIRSUS CLEAN code will remain the same and can be changed any time you are in a sub- menu which allows VIRUS CLEAN code selection. /MANY : Tells SCAN/CLEAN to process more than one floppy in batch style. Only one report is issued for each batch done. /FR : Instructs SCAN/CLEAN to issue all messages in FRENCH. /NLZ : SCAN will skip LZH compressed files which may cause errors in virus detection. MEMORY SCAN : SCAN and CLEAN will be instructed to search RAM memory for virus. /E : SCAN and CLEAN will add up to 3 user defined file extensions to check. The data for extensions must be first entered into the default table. This switch is not active while you are in the SCAN/ CLEAN files menu.(/A takes priorty over /E) /D : This parameter is used with SCAN only. It tells SCAN to overwrite and delete any infected file it finds. USE WITH CAUTION! There is no way to get the file back after SCAN OVERWRITES! /A : SCAN and CLEAN will process ALL files found instead of just .EXE .COM .BIN .OV? .PGM .PIF .PRG .SYS .XTP files.(/A takes priorty over /E) /A is forced on for SCAN FILES. - PAGE 13 - REPORTS : Turns on the SCAN/CLEAN reports. The report is an ASCII text file which will be placed in the SCAN/ CLEAN prg directory. THE VIRUS TERMINUS will add enhanced information to the report. VIRUS ID CODE : Select the CLEAN-up code by pressing #2 in this menu. You must select the right code before CLEAN -ing. Read the documentation that came with CLEAN for more info. ***** MEMORY AVAILABLE FUNCTION: Memory available for SHELL launch or VIRUSCAN operations can be found by pressing CTRL-F key combination while in ANY MENU or CHANGE DEFAULTS. Free memory for SHELL launch is also displayed each time you press F3 to go to your favorite shell. The amount of free memory reported is based on the total free contigious paragraphs(16 bytes) reported by DOS function $48 of INTerrupt $21. Reading the documentation which comes with your SHELL will reveal the memory required for proper operation. Compare this to MEMORY FREE to find out whether your SHELL will function properly when it is launched from THE VIRUS TERMINUS. THE VIRUS TERMINUS needs about 155K BYTES to work properly. This figure includes both program and data storage. The MEMORY FREE reported when using DOS V3.3 and running THE VIRUS TERMINUS from PCTOOLS V6.0 non-resident is approximately 400K BYTES. This is sufficient to re-enter PCTOOLS V6.0 by pressing F3 -DOS SHELL whenever it is displayed in the lower menu bar. The SAME AMOUNT of FREE MEMORY should be reported when you return to THE VIRUS TERMINUS after using your SHELL. The amount of MEMORY FREE will decrease if your SHELL mis-behaves and does not release all memory it previously claimed. Decreasing MEMORY FREE will also occurr if you do not 'EXIT' your shell and, instead, re-launch THE VIRUS TERMINUS by executing VTEC20.EXE. Doing this will eventually allocate all remaining memory so that even THE VIRUS TERMINUS will not work properly and you will be forced to do a hardware RESET. - PAGE 14 - ***** SCAN/CLEAN REPORTS: THE VIRUS TERMINUS adds enhanced information to each report generated by McAfee's SCAN or CLEAN program. The following information is added: VIRUSCAN program used(i.e. SCAN,CLEAN); the parameter string sent out to SCAN or CLEAN which shows all switch settings; the filename, drive or path processed; and the system date. A separate report is generated by SCAN/CLEAN for each file that is processed. Multiple floppys get one report for each batch done. A whole drive processed by SCAN/CLEAN will receive one report. A report counter is initialized when THE VIRUS TERMINUS is first run. Each report generated is given a different name by using the report counter value as part of the name(rpt_1.txt, rpt_2.txt, etc,) You may generate 9999 different reports before the counter recycles back to #1. It is important to note that the reports will always start with rpt_1.txt each time the program is run. Therefore, if you wish to save a report copy it to another disk or directory so that the original report is not overwritten the next time that you run THE VIRUS TERMINUS. ***** DIRECTORY PICK LIST: A DIRECTORY PICK LIST is available when selecting directories for file, floppy or hard drive paths. The left mouse button is the same as the <ENTER> key and the right button is equivalent to the <ESC> key. Pressing <ESC> leaves the PICK LIST with no changes made to the defaults. If you press <ENTER> while 'NEW ENTRY' is highlighted you may edit a new path. <D> = delete an entry. There are a total of 15 PICK entries. You may continue to enter new paths after the tenth spot is filled. Each new path will then be placed at the END of the list and the FIRST entry(#1) will be deleted to make room. You may start from scratch simply by using your DOS SHELL to delete the file VTEC.PCK prior to running THE VIRUS TERMINUS. This yeilds the same effect as running the TERMINUS for the first time since the pick file will not be created on disk until the end of the first work session. - PAGE 15 - ***** SCAN/CLEAN Version Notes: The VIRUS TERMINUS(c) V2.0A was built around SCAN/CLEAN v77 Terminus was tested with versions 6.3V67, 6.3V72, 6.8V74B, 6.9v75 . Version 6.3v67 included the /X switch which may not have been present in earlier versions. If you have an earlier version, simply don't use /X. Most other versions should work provided your copy of SCAN/CLEAN has the files SCAN.EXE, CLEAN.EXE, VALIDATE.COM . Version 6.3V71 introduced the /EXT for experimental viruses. If you have an earlier version, don't use this switch either.(etc.) Please note that the VIRUS CLEAN CODE list (VCLEAN.LST) is not provided with this version of TERMINUS. You must have the file VIRLIST.TXT that came with your copy of SCAN or CLEAN. To make the necessary VCLEAN.LST file simply place the VIRLIST.TXT file in the same directory as SCAN/CLEAN/VALIDATE/TERMINUS. Then run TERMINUS and press #5 when you get to the main menu. The utility file named MAKELIST.EXE will do the rest. Note that it is not necessary to create a new VDLEAN.LST file each time you run TERMINUS. You only need to do this the first time or when you change versions of SCAN or CLEAN. ***** DELETE - COPY/MOVE PROCEDURE: Version 2.0A of VIRUS TERMINUS allows COPY, MOVE or DELETE files. These functions work similar to the way they do in DOS but do not require the presence of COMMAND.COM . The MOVE function WILL copy across drives AND DELETE the original file. - PAGE 16 - ***** DIRECTORY PATH SELECT: Each submenu has a 'change path' function which is initiated when CTRL-P key combination is pressed. This is the PATH used for FILE SCAN/CLEAN operations. The PICK LIST is first displayed to let you make your selection. You may choose from one of the PICKS on your list or choose NEW ENTRY. A list of valid logical drives is displayed if you select NEW ENTRY. Select which drive you want to search for a new path on. The next screen displays all found paths/directories on the drive you selected. Only those 35 characters or less with either normal or hidden attributes are available for selection. The 35 character limitation is imposed to help reduce possible command line overflow errors during SCAN, CLEAN, VALIDATE, etc. operations. The drive path scan will go 15 levels deep with a maximum of 200 paths reported for each completed drive scan. These key strokes will produce the following results: <PGDN> <PGUP> = Display next or previous window page. <ENTER> = Selects highlighted path. CTRL-N = Select new drive and path. CTRL-P = Hardcopy print of the path list with stats. CTRL-T = Creates an ASCII text file of the path list in the ROOT directory of the drive that was scanned. <ESC> = Quit and return to submenu. F1,F10 = HELP HINT: If you create an ASCII text file of the paths on your drive while you are using the path find function you can then use your word processor or text editor to create additional PICK LISTs. Each list may have a maximum of 15 lines with each 35 characters max long. - PAGE 17 - ***** EXTRA FUNCTIONS: Version 2.0A offers several options. The EXTRA FUNCTIONS submenu allows viewing, merging and deleting of report files. DOS BATCH file execution is also available. The MERGE function first displays a list of all report files found in the TERMINUS directory. You may choose from any or all of them. Then MERGE will create a master file which combines ALL chosen report files together. The originals are not deleted. To delete the original report files press F6-DELETE and then choose which ones you wish to delete. Subsequent calls to MERGE will append newly chosen files. User created custom DOS batch files may be launched by pressing sub-menu select #3. This version of The VIRUS TERMINUS allows the user to launch DOS batch files from ANY logical drive and/or subdirectory. ***** MAKELIST UTILITY: This utility can be run from the main menu by pressing #5. The purpose of this menu selection is to create a VCLEAN.LST file that can be used to select virus clean ID codes for CLEAN.EXE . The utility reads the McAfee VIRLIST.TXT file to find the needed data. This program feature will help to insure that THE VIRUS TERMINUS does not become obsolete. Each time you receive an update from McAfee Associates run the MAKE VCLEAN UTILITY by pressing #5 while you are in the main menu. - PAGE 18 - Registration of this product will give the user the most recent copy of THE VIRUS TERMINUS(c), one update as described in VTEC.DOC, and technical assistance / user help for TERMINUS. Submit $20.00 to the author at the specified address. (VTV2.0A) NAME : ________________________ DISK MEDIA TYPE ADDRESS : ________________________ 5.25" ____ 3.5" ____ CITY : ________________________ STATE : ____________ MOUSE - TYPE/BRAND ZIP CODE : ____________ ____________________ COUNTRY : _________________________ TERMINUS OBTAINED FROM? COMPUTER : _________________________ _______________________ VIDEO DISPLAY-CRT/CARD : ______________________________________ SEND $20.00 TO: S.T.CALISE U.S. FUNDS ONLY! 673 HERBERTSVILLE RD. BRICK, N.J. 08724 USA UPGRADES: REGISTERED users of V2.0A are eligible for ONE(1) upgrade to any subsequent release. Please send $6.00 U.S. funds to the author at the above address. Don't forget to specify disk media type and your current address. SCAN,CLEAN and VALIDATE are copyright (C) 1989-1991 by McAfee Associates. PCTOOLS is a registered trade mark of CENTRAL POINT SOFTWARE INC. NORTON COMMANDER is a registered trademark of PETER NORTON COMP., XTREE is a registered trademark of XTREE COMPANY IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines COMMAND.COM is copyright by Microsoft Corporation **** SPECIAL THANKS to Mr. John McAfee and Mr. Aryeh Goretsky for their kindness ,understanding and words of encouragement. THANKS and APPRECIATION to 'DOC' Spellman for his perseverance, kindness, and the many late night phone calls with feedback and encouragement.