This update fixes
a number of problems with Beta 1, as well as enabling Internet update.
Please see the known issues section for known problems
with this release.
Click here
for a list of changes in this release.
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
**
NVC5 for OS/2 will work on Warp 4 GA and better, but we can not guarantee
all functions will work 100% on fixpacks below 12.
Documentation
Printable documentation
in PDF format can be downloaded from the
manuals page on our web site. The following shortcuts may be used:
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
Online help, please
refer to PDF docs
Noninteractive
on-access scanner
On-access scanning
of bootsectors
Logging to System
Error Log
Known issues
On-access scanner
may crash when opening infected files, or on reinitializing. Please disable
on-access scanning until update available.
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.
Changes
in this release:
WPS integration:
fixed problem with
space in filename in WPS integration
added splash screen
when desktop opens
removed "Check
for virus..." from desktop menu
active component
dialog now works
Config editor:
display only buttons
needed, no save as...
state of installed
components was changed on saveFile, fixed!
changes in on-access
scanner->scanning page would not notify that file was changed, fixed!
cosmetic fixup
of Install settings->Authentication page
white text on white
background in dialog windows, fixed!
cosmetic fixups
in common settings->quarantine page
parsing of IP and
IPX addresses in message routing->routing page did not work, fixed!
saving and restoring
of addresses from message routing module did not work, fixed!
button text in
message handling pages did not make sence, fixed!
Task editor/Scheduler:
cosmetic changes
in task editor
Problem with scheduling
tasks with spaces in filename fixed.
On-access scanner:
error popup in
CClaw.c(719), rc=78382373, fixed
On-demand scanner:
start automatically
when scheduled
disable error popups
scanning whole
drives from tasks now works
resize window now
works correctly
Internet update
now enabled:
automatic engine
and def file updates
new features and
fixes will be made available progressively
Note: If
you are running eComStation GA, don't use the licence key you got bundled
with your eCS GA. Please use the one provided by the Norman NVC for OS/2
beta programme.
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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