Frequently Asked Questions/Frequently Asked Questions for Windows

• Product Overview
• How do you...
  • determine what each downloadable file format will do?
  • extract the downloaded file?
  • create an install directory?
  • create installation disks?
  • install the product?
  • configure the installation by editing the setup.ini?
  • restrict users access?
  • distribute scan tasks or other files via the installation?
  • manually make a rescue disk ?
  • disinfect an MBR virus ?
  • configure the DOS TSR VIRSTOP ?

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Downloadable File Formats

Below is an example of the available download types:

F31-##C#.EXE	(self-extracting file)
F31-current.exe	(self-extracting file, same as F31##C#.EXE)
F31X##C#.EXE	(self-installing version)
F31Xcurrent.exe	(self-installing version, same as F31X##C#.EXE)

In the above examples, ## represents the release number and # represents the revision of that release. The release number doesn't actually reflect the version number. For example, version 4.0 of Command AntiVirus for Windows download filename is F31-00C1.EXE.

Self-extracting files should be used if you wish to make a disk set, or modify the installation options. For default installations which will be done from the same computer the file has been downloaded to, use the self-installing version.

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How to Extract the Downloaded File

Using Explorer, double-click on the downloaded file. This will execute the file and extract it to the directory where it is located. An MS-DOS window will open and you will be requested to confirm extraction of the file (answer yes). Seven files are created including:

ONEDISK.BAT	batch file used to create a single directory from which to run SETUP.EXE
4DISK.BAT	batch file used to create 4 installation disks (1.44Mb)
FPDISK-1.EXE	disk 1 image file, self-extracting PKzip format
FPDISK-2.EXE	disk 2 image file, self-extracting PKzip format
FPDISK-3.EXE	disk 3 image file, self-extracting PKzip format
FPDISK-4.EXE	disk 4 image file, self-extracting PKzip format
INSTALL.DOC	small ASCII file with instructions on creating disks

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ONEDISK.BAT will extract each of the disk image files to a single directory from which you can run the installation program SETUP.EXE. ONEDISK.BAT requires a parameter value which will be the destination drive and directory where the files will be extracted:

ONEDISK.BAT S:\INSTALL\CA31

The example above will extract the file set to S:\INSTALL\CA31. If the directory does not exist, it will be created.

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How to Create Installation Disks for Command AntiVirus for Windows

3DISK.BAT will create an installable set of floppy disks. 3DISK.BAT requires a parameter value which will be the destination drive where the files will be extracted. You will need 3 formatted, empty 1.44Mb floppy disks. To make a set of installable floppies using Drive A, simply run:

4DISK.BAT A:

You will be prompted to insert Disk #1 in Drive A. When the files necessary for the first disk have been copied, you will be prompted to enter Disk 2, etc. until the disk set is completed. The SETUP.EXE file necessary for installation will be found on Disk 1 of this newly created disk set.

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How to Install Command AntiVirus for Windows

If you downloaded the self-installing version, simply double-clicking the file will launch setup. If you did not download the self-installing version, you will need to run SETUP.EXE. The SETUP.EXE file is located in the install directory or on Disk 1 of the floppy disk set. Using Explorer, browse to the drive or directory containing the installable files and double-click on SETUP.EXE.

Note: If you are a system administrator and wish to modify installation options or scan rights, please refer to Configuring the installation by editing the setup.ini and How to prevent scanning of network drives.

During the installation, you will be prompted to create a Rescue Disk and is a recommended procedure. Simply insert a blank, formatted, 1.44Mb floppy into Drive A and press Yes to proceed. If you do not wish to create a Rescue Disk, press No. When the installation is complete, you will be given the option of viewing the Readme and launching Command AntiVirus. It is recommended you review the Readme for descriptions of new features or other information.

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Configuration Options Prior to Installing Command AntiVirus for Windows

Modifications can be easily and efficiently made prior to installation. This is of particular value to administrators wishing to deploy the product already configured to multiple workstations. Locate the SETUP.INI file which will be either in the installation directory, or on DISK 1 of the disk set depending on the method used. The SETUP.INI file can be read and edited using any standard text editor such as Notepad or MS-DOS Edit, etc. Many of the GUI options can be configured prior to installation. Descriptions and available switches for the settings precede each section.

Using File Manager, double-click on SETUP.INI and browse the file to view the current settings; if desired modify the default operations and save the changes. When SETUP.EXE is launched, it will install the program based on the settings contained in the SETUP.INI file.

Customizing the SETUP.INI for Silent Installations

With only a few changes to the SETUP.INI, installations of Command AntiVirus for Windows will be seamless and will not require user intervention or response.

Edit the SETUP.INI file using an editor of your choice and modify the values for the following lines as recommended modifications.

Silent=1
Sets the interaction mode off

FProtInAuto=1
Adds F-PROT in autoexec.bat to run hard drive scan at boot

FPSwitches=/hard /today /disinf
Switches used for F-PROT statement in autoexec.bat

Other changes may be applied; review the SETUP.INI and adjust other items as needed.

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Distributing Scan Tasks or Other Files During Installation of Command AntiVirus with F-PROT Professional for Windows

Scan tasks or other files can be easily distributed during installation by adding or updating files contained in the self-extracting PKzipped files in the installation file set. The file that contains the scan tasks for Command AntiVirus for Windows is SE_FPW.EXE. Using standard PKzip syntax, updating the scan tasks in this file can be accomplished like this:

pkzip se_fpw.exe hard.fpw

If you desire to distribute additional files during the installation, each file can be incorporated to any one of the self-extracting PKzipped files as these files are extracted to the installation directory during SETUP.

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Distributing a modified F-PROTW.EXE file

1. To overwrite the installation file requires use of PKzip™ with the correct syntax; the file SE_FPRTW.EXE contains the file F-PROTW.EXE.
2. Use the following syntax to update the F-PROTW.EXE file inside of SE_FPRTW.EXE:

   PKZIP SE_FPRTW.EXE F-PROTW.EXE

3. Alternatively, overwriting the F-PROTW.EXE executable in user's installation directory (typically C:\F-PROT) with the newly modified F-PROTW.EXE will accomplish the same task.

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