DrWeb antivirus
DrWeb32w starts a new, 32-bit generation of the antivirus scanner DrWeb.
The version for Windows and the version for DOS have intentionally been given the same version number in order to show their compatibility over the antivirus database. As a matter of fact, they can use the same drwebase.vdb file and will be able to share all subsequent adds-on. We are planning to support the synchronization of version numbers for different platforms, both between program modules and main antivirus database.
The most important innovation in DrWeb32 is its modular architecture. As early as in DrWeb v.4.0, main antivirus database was placed in a separate file and loaded (similarly to adds-on) after DrWeb's start, which provided the solution to memory shortage problem. Now, DrWeb32 consists of the platform-independent kernel and the shell that interacts with a specific operating environment (in our case, Windows 95/98/NT). This approach has the following advantages:
- the same virus database can be used across different platforms, e.g. DOS, Windows 95/98/NT, OS/2, and Novell Netware;
- the kernel can be plugged in different shells and applications, thus providing an easy integration of antivirus protection with various software;
- DrWeb's virus database, shell, and kernel can be automatically updated via the Internet.
Features of the program
- scan objects (such as drives, folders, and even individual files) can be easily selected with the TreeView control;
- certain limitation of the traditional version have been removed;
- now, all Windows 95/98 memory can be checked;
- automatic update via the Internet;
- resident virus check of files (SpIDer Guard);
- intellectual technology for monitoring viral activity, SpIDer-Netting.
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