Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 2 - Installation Chapter 3A+B - Using F-PROT Chapter 4 - Boot Record Support Chapter 5 - DOS Recovery Chapter 6 - Network Administration Appendix Home Technical Support

1. INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on choosing Command AntiVirus for Windows NT for unsurpassed security against computer viruses! This online manual provides information on how to use the many helpful features that are included in Command AntiVirus.

Benefits of Command AntiVirus include:

CHAPTER OVERVIEW

For easy reference, Command AntiVirus for Windows NT manual is divided into seven chapters and an appendix.

Chapter 1 - Introduction

This chapter provides an overview of the product. It includes a list of features, conventions and system requirements. This chapter also contains a section detailing how to access additional product-related information from the Command Software Systems web site.

Chapter 2 - Installation

The Installation chapter covers both default installation and advanced installation of Command AntiVirus for Windows NT. It also shows how to update and remove Command AntiVirus. Additionally, the chapter provides information regarding the creation of emergency diskettes.

Chapter 3 - Using Command AntiVirus

Chapter 3 describes how to run Command AntiVirus on your workstation. Creating, customizing, scheduling, and executing virus scans are described. Additionally, instructions are provided both for running quick scans via right mouse support and for viewing scan results. This chapter also describes the toolbar, task menu and other displays.

Chapter 4 - Boot Record Support

This chapter describes disinfecting boot sector viruses using a DOS boot disk and our FIXDISK and FIXDSKNT utilities. It also covers the actions to take if you should encounter difficulty disinfecting a boot sector virus.

Chapter 5 - DOS Recovery

Chapter 5 describes Command AntiVirus command line switches and menu options that can be used in the DOS environment. If there is an emergency, the DOS Recovery chapter shows you how to use Command AntiVirus rescue disk.

Chapter 6 - Network Administration

The Network Administration chapter covers techniques for installing, updating and operating Command AntiVirus. Additionally, several administrator tools are explained. For instance, instruction is provided on how to prevent users from disinfecting files or scanning network drives. Preventing users from disabling DVP (real-time protection) is also covered in this chapter.

Glossary

The Glossary provides definitions of virus terminology.

Appendix

The Appendix contains several useful reference tools to enhance your use of Command AntiVirus. The references in the Appendix include a description of the Windows NT Event Viewer ID Messages, a list and description of the files on the installation disk, and a table of User and Administrator tasks.

CONVENTIONS USED

Indicates an area requiring special attention.
 
Indicates a helpful tip.
 
This indicates a tip of interest to network users.
 
Indicates a Windows NT 3.51-specific topic.
 
Indicates a Windows NT 4.0-specific topic.
 
Indicates a task that requires Administrator rights.
 
Courier DOS and NetWare commands and prompts appear in COURIER .

For example:

C:\F-PROT\F-PROT /HARD /DISINF


 
KEY + KEY The plus (+) sign between two keys indicates pressing both keys at the same time. For example, when asked to press CTRL+C, you will press and hold the control key, and then press the letter "c."
 
ITALICS A reference to another section in the manual will appear in italics.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

To operate Command AntiVirus for Windows NT, you will need Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 or above installed on an IBM-compatible computer.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WEB SITE

You will find a wealth of fascinating information on the Command Software Systems web site. Do you have questions about viruses? Do you want to know more about security? Would you like to view the answers to our customers' most frequently asked questions? We provide comprehensive information on viruses, products, events, employment opportunities and much more. Plus, for your convenience, all of our readme files and Quick Start guides are available for online viewing.

Be sure to visit this exciting extension of Command Software Systems' services at www.commandcom.com.

MAILING LIST SERVER

Registered users of Command AntiVirus can subscribe to our electronic mailing list server. As long as you have an Internet e-mail address, you can obtain electronic notification of product updates and announcements, our newsletter and a variety of other services. For more information, call Customer Service or visit our web site.

README FILE

The latest information on product enhancements, bug fixes and special instructions are in the README.TXT file. This file is located on the installation diskette as well as on the Command Software Systems web site.