Bram Kerkhof wrote: > > SYNOPSIS > The default NAI/McAfee Viruscan Engine configuration does not include > .VBS in the list of program file extensions, thereby skipping .VBS > files when scanning. The VBS/Freelink virus and possible other viruses > could go undetected. > > SOFTWARE VERSIONS > - - McAfee Viruscan NT Engine 4.0.3a > - - McAfee Viruscan 9x Engine 4.0.3 > - - McAfee Netshield Engine 4.0.3 > - - McAfee Groupshield for Notes Engine 4.50 > remark: These are only the software versions we currently use in > production. Others may be affected too. > <snip> > > WORKAROUND > Two possible solutions: > - - Add the .VBS extension to the list of program file extensions in the > on-access monitor, and the viruscan program... Keep in mind that > different viruscan programs have their own lists! > - - Select "Scan All Files" > Another workaround may be to install the "super-dat" file. This updates the scan engine to 4.0.50 and includes the VBS-files in the program file extensions. At least my Winnt 4.0 pc with the latest super-dat file installed showed VBS in the program file extensions. Roy Voortman ------------------------------------------------------------ Learn as if you will live forever Live as if you will die tomorrow ============================================================
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