Program Features
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Perforin for Winword is a 32-bit antivirus specifically designed to deal 
with macro viruses that target documents in Word 6/7 format. The current
implementation runs on Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0, but not on Win 3.x.

We are making the trial edition freely available so that you can determine
if Perforin meets your needs before purchase. Registration for the personal
edition costs only $40 including shipping and handling in the U.S. The trial
edition is significantly functional; it will scan for and remove over 900
currently known macro viruses. It is missing a few advanced features, and
it will expire after the date shown in the About box. See the ORDER.TXT for
registration information.

Perforin is a professionally developed product. We strive to improve it 
based on user suggestions. Please feel free to contact us if you think we 
should add a certain feature or even remove one. We make the latest signature
database and program updates available for download at our website at:
        http://www.vdsarg.com

The following are some of Perforin's currently implemented features:

- It can scan for and disinfect over 1000 WinWord known macro viruses.

- GPF-proof implementation even when using the buggy MS OLE2 DLLs.

- Supports Far Eastern Word 6/7 documents.

- It can identify, report, and remove multiple infections.

- It can scan inside most password protected documents.

- It can disinfect most password protected documents in a transparent
  manner without disturbing the protection. You will have the same
  password protected document minus the virus. We are also offering
  this technology, dubbed StripSearch(tm), to other AV developers who wish
  to enhance their products. Ask for details.

- Reliable yet fast operation. Perforin examines all files that are known
  not to be documents, not just the ones with .DOC or .DOT extensions.
  Many products will miss such files by default. You can also choose to
  scan all files.

- Instant signature updates over the Internet at the click of a button.
  No extra payment or other hassle. Perforin will even try the next 
  distribution site if it cannot reach our primary server. All 
  automatically.

- Smart removal capability allows Perforin to determine if all macros 
  should be excised automatically. Some viruses require this option 
  for proper cleaning. The user does not need to know the details of 
  each virus or specify unusual options. Perforin will do the right 
  thing on a virus by virus basis.

- Automatic reminders to update the signatures if the database is older
  than 6 weeks.

- Frequent updates to identify and remove newly discovered variants.

- Suspicious document quarantine and isolation capability.

- Heuristic scan capability to isolate new viruses.

- User-adjustable heuristic levels to suit different people's needs.

- Sophisticated variant identification capability to detect new viruses.
  
- Family virus scanning to detect minor variants of known viruses.

- Ability to scan automatically inside PkZIP compressed archives.

- Option to show all documents that have macros, not just infected 
  ones. This is useful when you suspect a new virus infection that is 
  not detected yet.

- Flexible operation for advanced users. You can disinfect just the 
  way you want. Many options to choose from. Smart disinfection mode
  that can switch to "remove all macros" mode when necessary.

- Context-sensitive help.

- Readable online documentation with brief information on dozens of 
  common macro viruses. 

- ZooSort option that can turn a bunch of infected documents into a 
  well-organized directory tree based on the CARO names of known macro 
  viruses. This feature uses long filenames.

- Audit log that shows each infected file and the virus found.

- Long filename support and 32-bit implementation for Win95 and NT 4.0.

- Compatible with FAT32 and NTFS partitions.

- Excellent network support and UNC compatible path usage.

- Includes a simple installation program that automates creating a 
  shortcut, and adding the necessary registry keys.

- Automatic uninstall feature thru Setting|Control Panel|Add/Remove Programs.

- Fairly self-contained operation. Perforin installs only three DLLs if 
  they are needed to enable MS Internet APIs. These DLLs are distributed with 
  the Win95 OSR2 release. They are required only if you have the Aug '95 
  release of Win95. All other files Perforin installs or creates during its 
  operation are confined to the Perforin home directory.

- Free program updates for a year over the Internet.

- Self-check capability to recognize if Perforin.exe and the signature
  database are damaged or modified.

- Suspicious document upload to our tech support area over the Internet at
  the click of a button.

- External signature support. You can easily create an external signature
  file (a text file) that contains identification and cleaning data for 
  new variants that you may encounter. All you need is an infected document 
  that did not have any macros before infection.

- Examine Document capability to browse thru the macros in a document 
  without having to worry about activating the virus. No more risky 
  ToolsMacro problems. You can zap macro at a time, save macros to a file, 
  and more. Researcher options.

- ExamineDoc can even show you which viruses use a particular macro. 
  Since 75% of currently known macros are borrowed from other viruses 
  or innocent macro packages, this feature allows you to determine if 
  a new variant is related to a known virus.

- Simple and elegant user interface with tooltips, right-click help, 
  tabbed dialogs, status bar, 3D-look ...

- Affordable prices to fit everyone's budget. The personal edition can be 
  had only for $40 including S/H in the States. Site licenses are available. 
  Contact us for details.

