December 1, 1995 Symantec AntiVirus Research Center, Symantec/Peter Norton UPDATE.TXT - Updating the Norton Antivirus Virus Definitions =============================================================================== This document contains instructions for updating the virus definitions files for the following products: Norton AntiVirus for Windows 95 Norton AntiVirus for NetWare 1.0 & 2.0 Norton AntiVirus 3.0 (DOS / Windows 3.x) Norton AntiVirus 3.0 Network Manager Thank you for downloading the virus definition update for Norton AntiVirus version 3.0, Norton AntiVirus for Windows 95, and Norton Antivirus for Netware versions 1.0 and 2.0. =============================================================================== This update contains the following files: UDPATE.TXT This file DEC95.TXT Text file that describes what's new in this update. VIRSCAN.DAT This is the main data file used by Norton AntiVirus. This file replaces the existing VIRSCAN.DAT 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. VIRSPEC.TXT Special instructions concerning specific viruses. INSCANM.DAT Virus database used by Norton Antivirus INSCANB.DAT Virus database used by Norton Antivirus INSCANF.DAT Virus database used by Norton Antivirus INTSRF.DAT Virus database used by Norton Antivirus INTSRB.DAT Virus database used by Norton Antivirus VIRSCANM.DAT Macintosh virus database used by Norton Antivirus for Netware v1.0 & v2.0 NAVEX.DAT External detect/repair database for DOS NAV NAVEX.NLM External detect/repair database for NAV for Netware NAVEX.VXD External detect/repair database for NAV for Windows 95 NAVEX16.DLL External detect/repair database for NAV for Windows 3.x NAVEX32.DLL External detect/repair database for NAV for Windows 95/NT VIRSPAA.DAT Detection Annoying.4060 VIRSPBY.DAT Repair for Byway VIRSPCB.DAT Detection and repair for Crazy Boot VIRSPDB.DAT Repair for Da'Boys VIRSPDH.DAT Repair for Die Hard VIRSPEM.DAT Repair for Emmie.2702, Emmie.2823, Emmie.3097 VIRSPFZ.DAT Repair for Fairz VIRSPJA.DAT Repair for Bad_Head VIRSPNA.DAT Detection for Sat_Bug.Natas VIRSPNQ.DAT Detection for Neuroquila VIRSPNR.DAT Repair for Neuroquila VIRSPNS.DAT Detection for Neuroquila VIRSPPC.DAT Repair for CPW VIRSPR0.DAT Repair for Frankenstein VIRSPUR.DAT Repair for Urkel VIRSPWD.DAT Detection file for the MS Word Macro Family of viruses (Colors, Concept, DMV and Nuclear). =============================================================================== To update Norton AntiVirus 3.0 virus definitions: *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* * IMPORTANT NOTICE - Norton Antivirus v3.0 * * * * 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. * *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* 1. Copy 12NAV95.ZIP the location where Norton AntiVirus has been installed. By default, this is the C:\NAV directory. 2. Change to the drive and directory where you copied the file to. Verify PKUNZIP.EXE can be found somewhere along the PATH. At the DOS prompt, type: PKUNZIP -O 12NAV95.ZIP 3. Scan a drive, directory, or file with Norton AntiVirus 3.0, in either DOS or Windows. Doing so, will automatically update the Norton Antivirus TSR. 4. Reboot your computer to reload the updated Norton Antivirus TSR. =============================================================================== 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 .ZIP file. 3. Copy 12NAV95.ZIP file to your Norton Antivirus for Windows 95 folder. By default, this is the C:\Program Files\Norton Antivirus folder. 4. Change to the drive and directory where you copied the file to. Verify PKUNZIP.EXE can be found somewhere along the PATH. At the DOS prompt, type: PKUNZIP -O 12NAV95.ZIP 5. Scan a drive, directory, or file with Norton AntiVirus. Doing so, will automatically update the Auto Protect portion of Norton Antivirus. 6. Restart your computer so that the Automatic Protect will use the newest virus definitions. =============================================================================== To update Norton AntiVirus for NetWare 1.0 & 2.0 virus definitions: *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* * IMPORTANT NOTICE - Norton Antivirus for Netware v1.0 * * * * If your Norton AntiVirus for NetWare 1.0 is dated before July 13, 1994 * * you will need to update your version. Using an older version of the * * NLM with these virus definitions may cause false alarms with garbled * * virus names. For information on how to receive the update, please * * call Customer Service at (800) 441-7234. * * * *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* 1. Map a drive letter to the volume and directory where Norton AntiVirus for NetWare is installed. 2. Disable Norton AntiVirus for NetWare, using either Norton AntiVirus for NetWare Windows configuration component, or at the server console using the function keys. 3. Copy 12NAV95.ZIP to the location mapped in step 2. 4. Change to the mapped drive. Verify PKUNZIP.EXE can be found somewhere along the PATH. At the DOS prompt, type: PKUNZIP -O 12NAV95.ZIP Enable Norton AntiVirus for NetWare, using either the Norton AntiVirus for NetWare Windows configuration component (NAVNLM.EXE), or at the server console using the function keys. =============================================================================== To update Norton AntiVirus Network Manager virus definitions: NOTE: The Norton AntiVirus Network Manager maintains a network copy of Norton AntiVirus to support distribution. Make sure you have access rights that allow read and write operations to the NAV directory. 1. Map a drive letter to the volume and directory where Norton AntiVirus is installed. 2. Copy 12NAV95.ZIP to the location mapped in step 2. 3. Change to the mapped drive. Verify PKUNZIP.EXE can be found somewhere along the PATH. At the DOS prompt, type: PKUNZIP -O 12NAV95.ZIP 4. If your version of Norton Antivirus Network Manager is dated on or before July 1, 1995, you must modify your .NNS configuration file to install/distribute all update files (by default, this file is _DEFAULT.NNS) a) First locate the [InstallFiles] section in your .NNS file. Add the entry: VIRSP*.DAT to the list. b) Second locate the [DefinitionUpdateFiles] section. Add the entry: VIRSP*.DAT to the list. The new definition files are now in place for network distribution. =============================================================================== Please read DEC95.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.