AVAST32 ReadMe file:

     This file contains last-minute changes to the documentation.


Frequently asked questions:
     
     AVAST32:
     
     Sending messages in Windows and via Internet:
     It is not necessary to run extra programs for messaging in Windows NT.
     Message recipient must have WINPOPUP program running in Windows 95.
     Sender must have installed SMAPI support (e.g. MS Outlook or Eudora)
     for sending messages via Internet.
     
     What is Service Pack?
     Service pack is short installation in case you have already
     installed previous version. Service Pack keeps your settings,
     full install sets everything with default values. To install Service Pack run
     INSTALL.BAT file and follow the on-screen instructions. Within the installation
     program choose Service pack (changes only) in installation type selection.
     
     What is the Acrobat?
     Adobe Acrobat is the document viewer. You can find it on our CD in
     the ACROWIN directory. The installation file is called
     AR32E30.EXE. You can install it either before or after the AVAST32
     installation. Never install both products in the same time!
     
     The Help window does not appear
     Check if the internal help is activated.
     (Options/Main Console/Basic/Activate internal help)
     If the internal help is activated and help does not appear try press
     F1 key to get AVAST32 help window
     
     I don't know how to run resident scanner.
     Switch to enhanced UI. Right-click on Resident: full protection
     configuration, select Modify and check Run with the operating
     system box. Then restart computer. New AVAST32 version enables
     resident protection automatically after its installation
     
     When resident scanner is running, it is not possible to print or fax
     This bug has been fixed. Please install new version.
     
     I can't remove macroviruses. Only resident control finds them.
     You need to install new version where scanner has bigger priority
     than resident protection.
     
     After finding a virus and restarting the computer there is some
     strange window that can't be closed.
     Uncheck ”Show Virus Warning on user log on”check box and restart the computer
     This can be set up from menu ”Customize/Enhanced Settings” in older version
     and menu”Options/Common/Basic” in new version.
     
     When I right click shortcut and run Avast check, the program will
     fail
     You need new version or you can rename AVSHEX.DLL to prevent this
     failure but you will not be able to scan files via right mouse
     click.
     
     I don't know how to switch from enhanced UI back to simple UI.
     Right-click in Customize and select Simple GUI.
     
     The message about missing export in MFC42.DLL appears.
     Some installation overwrote MFC42.DLL file with older version. You can
     try to rename MFC42.DLL and MSVCRT.DLL and install AVAST32 again.
     
     The message containing  [FFFFFFFF] appears.
     The reason is currently unknown.
     
     When resident protection is running in Windows NT computer freezes
     into blue screen.
     You need to install new version of AVAST32.
     
     It is not possible to enter the serial number during the
     installation process.
     Do not enter any number and finish installation as DEMO version and then
     Run AVAST and enter the correct serial number in Settings / License box.
     This can be set up from menu ” Settings / License box” in older version
     and menu ”Options/ License ” in new version.
     (There is a new serial number since September so contact your
     vendor to get new number)
     
     Avast!:
     
     LGUARD scanner in  DOS shows message about insufficient memory.
     Youn need to install new version of AVAST which has less memory
     requirements. You can also try to run LGUARD from command line and
     not from AVAST shell.
     
     Incorrect serial number is displayed during the installation. When scanner
     is running during the installation it is displayed that it is only a DEMO
     although the serial number has been accepted.
     The correct serial number will be shown when AVAST is started from
     hard disk so after successful installation.
     


Program History:
     
     Build 724

     Virus message box now shows task name in its caption.

     New enhanced configuration flag implemented. It can turn off automatic scanning
     of all files for all viruses when first virus is found.

     
     Build 722

     Drag&Drop feature for creating tasks shortcuts added.

     RGW32 program can now test MBR, boot sectors and memory at program startup.

     It is possible to make RGW32 program icon hidden.

     RGW32 program can be terminated from command line by using the /E switch.

     AVAST program will display warning message, if VPS file is older than 5 months.


     Build 720
     
     AVAST32 task list is sorted in alphabetical order. As first there are read-only
     tasks, shared and private ones are next.
     
     Screen Saver starts scanning the file, on which scanning task was stopped last
     time.
     
     
     Build 718
     
     AVAST32 program contains screen saver, which allows virus scanning
     on the background of your favorite screen saver.
     
     QUICK32 program is now fully configurable via Control Panels.
     
     All tasks started with OS will start Avast32 as minimized application.
     
     Rgw32 program can be protected by password, which is required on Rgw32
     program shutdown
     
     In Rgw32 program can be disabled diskette checking on Operating system
     shutdown.
     
     AvCheck.exe - new program in Avast32 system. It can be used in batch files
     to determine various Avast32 program states
     
     
     Build 702
     
     Menu is added into Avast32 program. It is now easier to set up Avast32
     and user interface is simpler to control.
     
     It is possible to configure Avast and modify tasks via Control Panel
     
     List of results now accepts Ctrl+A key to select all files in one folder.
     
     About box is resizable now and right mouse button click on tree control
     will resize this control to be more readable
     
     Right mouse click on license information in status bar could display list
     of connected computers. This list is displayed only when there are some
     computers to list
     
     Task configuration now has possibility to start new configuration after
     one is stopped. There is dialog to set up this task name. This task is
     not started after resident support was stopped, but resident support task
     could be started after normal task end
     
     Task configuration now has new flag, which allows displaying positive
     info about not finding the virus. This info is displayed only on current
     computer and is not sending as message across net and is not displayed
     when Avast32 Automatic Shut Down was started
     
     Task information (1st tree item) now contains run time for each task.
     This parameter is displayed after task stopped
     
     
     Build 693
     
     Avast32 and Rgw32 now check system shut down request. If there is any
     diskette present in drive it displays warning message and disables shut
     down.
     
     Integrity Checker now saves file times in local values. This should
     prevent file time change warning while daylight time is going off and on.
     
     Rgw32 now has resizable window. The window size and state is saved
     between sessions. Rgw32 has right mouse button menu too and possibility
     to show information about processed file in real-time virus detection.
     
     Rgw32 application now writes logs by the same way as Lgw32. There is no
     new command line parameter for this. Enabling Logs depend on right mouse
     button menu and not on Avast32 settings.
     
     Lgw32 application now writes logs by the same way as Avast32 application.
     Enabling or disabling depends on Avast32 settings.
     
     There is new switch for LGW (/l[-]) which can enable or disable logging
     from command line. This switch must be used before the task name.
     Avast32 application now writes logs into system log on Windows NT.
     
     
     Build 675
     
     AVAST 32 2.0 release version

METHODS OF COMMUNICATION:

PREFERED METHOD:

Internet Mail:
     support@asw.cz

ALTERNATIVE METHODS:

Mail:
     You may mail your reports or any other correspondence directly to us at the
following address:

     ALWIL Software
     Michal Kovacic
     Lipi 1244
     193 00 Praha 9 - Horni Pocernice
     Czech Republic
