README.TXT - How to install the Norton AntiVirus 3.0 and Norton AntiVirus for Windows 95 Virus Definitions Update. AntiVirus Lab, SYMANTEC/Peter Norton Group November 1, 1995 ========================================================================== Instructions for Loading New Virus Definitions Files Norton AntiVirus for Windows 95 Norton AntiVirus 3.0 for Windows and DOS Thank you for downloading the virus definition update for Norton AntiVirus version 3.0 and for Norton AntiVirus for Windows 95. This text file describes the contents of this self-extracting archive file and the installation procedure. =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* * IMPORTANT NOTICE - NAV 3.0 * =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* If your version of Norton AntiVirus 3.0 for Windows and DOS is dated before June 9, 1995, you will need to update it using the NAV July 1995 Update in order to use these virus definitions. If you have not updated your version, download the NAV July 1995 Update from the Symantec BBS, Symantec's FTP site, CompuServe, or America Online. The file is called UPDATEME.EXE and is located where the monthly update files are normally found. Alternately, you may call Customer Service at (800) 441-7234 to obtain the NAV July 1995 Update disk. ========================================================================== All contents of this file have been scanned by Norton AntiVirus and are free from virus infection. The virus definition and repair data included with this update are for use by Norton AntiVirus 3.0 and Norton AntiVirus for Windows 95 only. The virus definitions and repair data will not work with any other software or any earlier versions of Norton AntiVirus. If you experience any trouble with this update, please contact Norton AntiVirus Technical Support using any of the methods listed in your user's manual. ========================================================================== This update contains the following files: README.TXT This text file contains instructions for installing the new virus definitions NOV95.TXT This text file describes what's new in this update. VIRSCAN.DAT This data file is used by Norton AntiVirus to detect and repair viruses. This file completely replaces the existing virus definitions in your Norton AntiVirus directory. VIRSCAN.INF This data file is used by Norton AntiVirus to display virus information, such as virus characteristics and behavior. This file is not required to detect or repair viruses. To view this information, use the Virus List command in the Tools menu. VIRSPEC.TXT Special instructions concerning specific viruses. VIRSPWD.DAT Special detection file for the MS Word Macro Family of viruses (Colors, Concept, DMV and Nuclear). ========================================================================== Loading New Definitions NOTE: The new definition files contained in this self-extracting archive file replace the corresponding Norton AntiVirus files. Only the most recent virus definitions are required to fully update your copy of Norton AntiVirus. ========================================================================== To update Norton AntiVirus for Windows 95 virus definitions: 1) Double-click the "My Computer" icon on the desktop. The My Computer window opens displaying your available drives. 2) Double-click the drive or directory that contains the Norton AntiVirus Definitions Update. 3) Copy the following files to your Norton AntiVirus for Windows 95 folder. By default, this is the C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus folder: VIRSCAN.DAT VIRSCAN.INF VIRSPWD.DAT For instructions on how to install the definition files from the DOS prompt, see the additional update instructions below. 5) Launch Norton AntiVirus, then scan your drives. Each update contains detection for newly discovered viruses. Performing a virus scan will also force Norton AntiVirus to recognize that a new VIRSCAN.DAT file is in place. 6) Restart your computer so that the Automatic Protect will use the newest virus definitions. TIP: If you extracted this file inside the \Program Files\Norton AntiVirus folder, then step 3 is already completed. If you extracted this file in a different folder, copy the extracted files to the folder containing the Norton AntiVirus application files. If prompted to overwrite existing files, select Yes. ========================================================================== To update Norton AntiVirus 3.0 virus definitions: 1. Copy VIRSCAN.DAT, VIRSCAN.INF, VIRSPWD.DAT and VIRSPEC.TXT into the Norton AntiVirus 3.0 directory. 2. Scan a drive, directory, or file with Norton AntiVirus 3.0, in either DOS or Windows. This will generate new interim files and update the automatic protection TSR. 3. Reboot your computer to load the updated automatic protection TSR. TIP: If you extracted this file inside your \NAV directory, (\NDW for users of Norton Desktop for Windows), then step 1 is already completed. If you extracted this file in a different directory, copy the extracted files to your \NAV directory. If prompted to overwrite existing files, select Yes. ========================================================================== Please read NOV95.TXT for a detailed list of the new virus definitions in this update and important information about current worldwide virus alerts. We welcome your comments and suggestions. Please post them wherever you download this file. Thank you for using SYMANTEC/Peter Norton products. ==========================================================================