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NVC 5.2 for OS/2 and eComStation Beta 1

System requirements

This version supports installing NVCv5 on OS/2 Warp and eComStation machines. The following defines the minimum system requirements:
  • OS/2 Warp 4 fp 12 (fp 15 or better is recommended) or eComStation v1.00
  • Java 1.1.8

Documentation

Printable documentation in PDF format can be downloaded from the manuals page on our web site. The following shortcuts may be used:

Features

  • WPS integration:
    • Right click on any disk/folder or file object and select Check for virus...
    • Easy access to functions and info using Desktop object menu
  • Invisibillity: When all is well, NVCv5 is invisible to the user.
  • Easy Internet update: Retreive and install any updates automatically or manually from Norman's servers
  • On access scanner: Scans files as you use them, blocking any malware
  • Task scheduler: Scan for virus at specified times
  • Logging/Messaging: Log important events and status locally or accross network
  • Advanced virus scanning engine for finding even new and unknown viruses with a minimum of false positives

Missing features

These are features that could not make it into this beta, but that will be made available as soon as we get them ready.
  • Utilities module:
    • Quarantine maintainence
    • Log console
    • Task file maintainence
    • Module info
    • Will be available shortly
  • Noninteractive on-access scanner
  • On-access scanning of bootsectors
  • Logging to System Error Log

Known issues

  • Replication of configuration files from server to clients does yet not work.
  • It may be possible to store infected files on a Warp 4 with fp 12 or lower from an unprotected remote computer.
  • Running an infected DOS or Windows executable may hang the computer.
  • The active component dialog shows no components.
  • Several cosmetic issues with the Config and Task editors.
  • A scheduled scan does not start automatically when invoked by the scheduler.

Bug reports/Feedback

Send feedback and bug reports to os2demo@norman.no, please include the following:
  • Operating system
  • Any info from trap screens or error dialogs
  • A detailed description of how to reproduce the error

The NVC for OS/2 Team!

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