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"glee" wrote in
: F-PROT Antivirus for DOS http://www.f-prot.com/download/home_...oad_fpdos.html quote NB! Please note that although F-PROT Antivirus for DOS is still available free for personal use, all development of this particular product has ceased and no further program updates be released. However, up-to-date virus signature files will continue to be available for this product and the F-PROT Antivirus for DOS support section will remain online for the time being. /quote The signatures are the same as for the Windows versions and for f-secure (IIRC) so they should be available indefinitely. BTW if you are smart/lucky enough not to have to use MS Office, you can dl a tiny "macro.def" file somewhere which makes the program think there is a huge up-to-date Word/Excel macro def file installed and skip the warning and/or eliminate the need for the DL of the /current/ macro sig file. I don't remember where I got it but if anyone wants it I can post it. (There is a separate, currently about 10MB I think basic "virus/trojan" sig file which everyone needs.) -- The lonely child plays with eternity, while a gang of children plays with time. Karel Capek |
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sorry, that first link is dead end. maybe someone has a copy they can send
to you. I am having difficulty finding the folder where F-Prot stores itself and this is a result of some problems with the profiles of some of the different users and a file/folder reset. Does anyone have name of that folder so I can update the application...This is a mystery as to why that happened on a reset in folder options, all the desktop folders and shortcuts are empty at the subfolder root. "Jim" wrote in message ... F-Prot is the best for this procedure. http://www.f-prot.com/products/home_use/dos/ http://www.f-prot.com/download/signaturefiles.html Actually I think the boot diskette has an AV scan included. But I am not certain, its been awhile. "BAP" wrote in message ... I have heard about some free versions of software packages that one can download and use to check W98ME systems for viruses, but I do not know if any of them could be launched at the Dos Prompt. There may be times when a System may fail to boot successfully and the only way to get anywhere is by using a Start-up Diskette. Is there some way to check for viruses at the C: Prompt? Thanks! |
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The typical storage/install point on Windows 98 SE is either
C:\Program Files\F-Prot or C:\Program Files\FSI\F-Prot "Jim" wrote in message ... sorry, that first link is dead end. maybe someone has a copy they can send to you. I am having difficulty finding the folder where F-Prot stores itself and this is a result of some problems with the profiles of some of the different users and a file/folder reset. Does anyone have name of that folder so I can update the application...This is a mystery as to why that happened on a reset in folder options, all the desktop folders and shortcuts are empty at the subfolder root. "Jim" wrote in message ... F-Prot is the best for this procedure. http://www.f-prot.com/products/home_use/dos/ http://www.f-prot.com/download/signaturefiles.html Actually I think the boot diskette has an AV scan included. But I am not certain, its been awhile. "BAP" wrote in message ... I have heard about some free versions of software packages that one can download and use to check W98ME systems for viruses, but I do not know if any of them could be launched at the Dos Prompt. There may be times when a System may fail to boot successfully and the only way to get anywhere is by using a Start-up Diskette. Is there some way to check for viruses at the C: Prompt? Thanks! |
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"BAP" wrote in message
... I have heard about some free versions of software packages that one can download and use to check W98ME systems for viruses, but I do not know if any of them could be launched at the Dos Prompt. There may be times when a System may fail to boot successfully and the only way to get anywhere is by using a Start-up Diskette. Is there some way to check for viruses at the C: Prompt? Thanks! Whatever boot floppy suggestion you choose to follow, set the read-only tab on the diskette. This will protect the floppy from writes. -- Dave Hypocrisy. Big SUV, filament lights on all night. You think your neighbor should be changiing to compact fluorescent light bulbs and driving the hybrid. |
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Thanks, I have been having some problems with personalized user settings.
"." wrote in message ... The typical storage/install point on Windows 98 SE is either C:\Program Files\F-Prot or C:\Program Files\FSI\F-Prot "Jim" wrote in message ... sorry, that first link is dead end. maybe someone has a copy they can send to you. I am having difficulty finding the folder where F-Prot stores itself and this is a result of some problems with the profiles of some of the different users and a file/folder reset. Does anyone have name of that folder so I can update the application...This is a mystery as to why that happened on a reset in folder options, all the desktop folders and shortcuts are empty at the subfolder root. "Jim" wrote in message ... F-Prot is the best for this procedure. http://www.f-prot.com/products/home_use/dos/ http://www.f-prot.com/download/signaturefiles.html Actually I think the boot diskette has an AV scan included. But I am not certain, its been awhile. "BAP" wrote in message ... I have heard about some free versions of software packages that one can download and use to check W98ME systems for viruses, but I do not know if any of them could be launched at the Dos Prompt. There may be times when a System may fail to boot successfully and the only way to get anywhere is by using a Start-up Diskette. Is there some way to check for viruses at the C: Prompt? Thanks! |
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Bob, did you mean "ultimate boot CD V4.1.0"?
I could not find the "universal boot CD". Thanks! "Bob Harris" wrote: As an alternative, there are antivirus that can be run from a bootable CD. Check-out the "universal boot CD", free at http://ubcd.sourceforge.net/ Download and burn to CD via a program that supports "burn form image". Nero and Easy CD Creator can do this. To use such a CD, be sure that the boot order (in the BIOS setup) is CD before hard drive. In fact, usually for a win98 machine it should be floppy before CD, and CD before hard drive. "BAP" wrote in message ... I have heard about some free versions of software packages that one can download and use to check W98ME systems for viruses, but I do not know if any of them could be launched at the Dos Prompt. There may be times when a System may fail to boot successfully and the only way to get anywhere is by using a Start-up Diskette. Is there some way to check for viruses at the C: Prompt? Thanks! |
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Glen, I downloaded F-PROT twice and in both instances my WinZio 9.0 SR1 came
back with "Cannot open File. It does not appear to be a valid archive." That file is 3.703 KB in size. I also searched that site and found/downloaded fpav-Windows-X86-hc-en.msi (7.399KB). When I tried to open it, it came back with: "This installatrion package could not be opened. Contact the application vendor to verify that it is a valid Windows installer package." Any suggestions? Thanks! "glee" wrote: F-PROT Antivirus for DOS http://www.f-prot.com/download/home_...oad_fpdos.html quote NB! Please note that although F-PROT Antivirus for DOS is still available free for personal use, all development of this particular product has ceased and no further program updates be released. However, up-to-date virus signature files will continue to be available for this product and the F-PROT Antivirus for DOS support section will remain online for the time being. /quote -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP Windows, A+ http://dts-l.net/ http://dts-l.net/goodpost.htm "BAP" wrote in message ... I have heard about some free versions of software packages that one can download and use to check W98ME systems for viruses, but I do not know if any of them could be launched at the Dos Prompt. There may be times when a System may fail to boot successfully and the only way to get anywhere is by using a Start-up Diskette. Is there some way to check for viruses at the C: Prompt? Thanks! |
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BAP wrote:
Glen, I downloaded F-PROT twice and in both instances my WinZio 9.0 SR1 came back with "Cannot open File. It does not appear to be a valid archive." That file is 3.703 KB in size. BAP: Try He ftp://ftp.fsecure.com/f-prot/updates/f-prot/dos ftp://ftp.fsecure.com/f-prot/free/updates HTH & GL John -- \\\||/// ------------------o000----(o)(o)----000o---------------- ----------------------------()-------------------------- '' Madness takes its toll - Please have exact change. '' John Dulak - Gnomeway Services - http://tinyurl.com/2qs6o6 |
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You are getting a corrupted download for some reason. I just downloaded the zip
file from the link on the page I posted, and WinZip 9.0 SR1 opened it with no problem: http://files.f-prot.com/files/dos/f-prot.zip Empty your browser cache and Temp folder, and try again, using the link above. If you still have trouble, email me at glen.vee @ gmail dot com and I will email you my copy of the .zip file. -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP Windows, A+ http://dts-l.net/ http://dts-l.net/goodpost.htm "BAP" wrote in message ... Glen, I downloaded F-PROT twice and in both instances my WinZio 9.0 SR1 came back with "Cannot open File. It does not appear to be a valid archive." That file is 3.703 KB in size. I also searched that site and found/downloaded fpav-Windows-X86-hc-en.msi (7.399KB). When I tried to open it, it came back with: "This installatrion package could not be opened. Contact the application vendor to verify that it is a valid Windows installer package." Any suggestions? Thanks! "glee" wrote: F-PROT Antivirus for DOS http://www.f-prot.com/download/home_...oad_fpdos.html quote NB! Please note that although F-PROT Antivirus for DOS is still available free for personal use, all development of this particular product has ceased and no further program updates be released. However, up-to-date virus signature files will continue to be available for this product and the F-PROT Antivirus for DOS support section will remain online for the time being. /quote -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP Windows, A+ http://dts-l.net/ http://dts-l.net/goodpost.htm "BAP" wrote in message ... I have heard about some free versions of software packages that one can download and use to check W98ME systems for viruses, but I do not know if any of them could be launched at the Dos Prompt. There may be times when a System may fail to boot successfully and the only way to get anywhere is by using a Start-up Diskette. Is there some way to check for viruses at the C: Prompt? Thanks! |
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Glen, something happened and I am not sure if my first reply to this message
got thru, so here it is, again. *** Glen, I tried to download F-Prot, again, but.......same results. You suggest for me to clear the browser Cache and Temp folder. I find myself at a great disadvantage. My search for Cache or Temp was simply overwhelming. In the long list, there is a Cache.db, 256MB in size. I can handle the Temp, if that is the Temporary Internet Files. My burning question is, how to clean those Folders/Files? Another question regarding Bob Harris reply 0f 4/17/08 to my post. He says that ‘ As an alternative, there are antivirus that can be run from a bootable CD. Check-out the "universal boot CD", free at http://ubcd.sourceforge.net/ Download and burn to CD via a program that supports "burn form image". Nero and Easy CD Creator can do this.’ He further says that, to use the “universal boot CD”, I had to make sure that the boot order (in the BIOS setup) is CD before hard drive. He feels that for a win98 machine the startup order should be floppy before CD, and CD before Hard Drive. The “universal boot CD” idea appeals to me, if that would answer my original question. Bob has not answered my reply regarding the CD in question. In that reply, I fail to add that my W98ME does not appear to give me a way to get to the BIOS Setup to make any changes. The help files mention CMOS (BIOS?) Setup, but gives no info as to how to get to it. I am an old timer and the DEL option during the booting cycle does not appear to be available with the newer Windows versions Can you comment on my concerns? Sorry, for asking so much! "glee" wrote: You are getting a corrupted download for some reason. I just downloaded the zip file from the link on the page I posted, and WinZip 9.0 SR1 opened it with no problem: http://files.f-prot.com/files/dos/f-prot.zip Empty your browser cache and Temp folder, and try again, using the link above. If you still have trouble, email me at glen.vee @ gmail dot com and I will email you my copy of the .zip file. -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP Windows, A+ http://dts-l.net/ http://dts-l.net/goodpost.htm "BAP" wrote in message ... Glen, I downloaded F-PROT twice and in both instances my WinZio 9.0 SR1 came back with "Cannot open File. It does not appear to be a valid archive." That file is 3.703 KB in size. I also searched that site and found/downloaded fpav-Windows-X86-hc-en.msi (7.399KB). When I tried to open it, it came back with: "This installatrion package could not be opened. Contact the application vendor to verify that it is a valid Windows installer package." Any suggestions? Thanks! "glee" wrote: F-PROT Antivirus for DOS http://www.f-prot.com/download/home_...oad_fpdos.html quote NB! Please note that although F-PROT Antivirus for DOS is still available free for personal use, all development of this particular product has ceased and no further program updates be released. However, up-to-date virus signature files will continue to be available for this product and the F-PROT Antivirus for DOS support section will remain online for the time being. /quote -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP Windows, A+ http://dts-l.net/ http://dts-l.net/goodpost.htm "BAP" wrote in message ... I have heard about some free versions of software packages that one can download and use to check W98ME systems for viruses, but I do not know if any of them could be launched at the Dos Prompt. There may be times when a System may fail to boot successfully and the only way to get anywhere is by using a Start-up Diskette. Is there some way to check for viruses at the C: Prompt? Thanks! |
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