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Architecture: 68k PPC
Virex 6.1
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Download vrex-mac.sit
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For System 7.0 - 7.6 - Mac OS 9
For System 7.0 - 7.6 - Mac OS 9
Anti-Vir for Macintosh Virex 6.1
It saved my bacon recently, when I picked up SevenDust aka 666 after installing a program I downloaded from MacHutt [Adobe Home Publisher] 
Wouldn't happen here now, could it? 
Disinfectant couldn't detect it, but Virex did.
With this archive I've included definitions files from 2003, 2004 and 2007. - The '04 & '07 defs are for Virex 6.2 and are less functional than 6.1 defs (but do work with 6.1 and scan for viruses OK) the missing functions are explained in the "read me" files in the '04 & '07 def's folders. Basically it is because: Due to licensing issues, Virex 6.2 does not contain the SpeedScan or Snapshot functionality that existed in Virex 6.1.
I've been trying to locate the last Def file made for v6.1 and the best I could do was for 2003.
[Note]: Only the included 2007 def file is effective at eradicating the SevenDust (666) virus completely.
CompatibilityArchitecture: 68k PPC
68020 or newer CPU, Mac OS 7.5.5 to 9.2.2 - Virex 6.1 runs in both Basilisk II and Sheepshaver emulators.
Don't bother with setting timed auto update features, as the defs are officially no longer available for this version of Virex.
[Note]: Its not necessary to install Virex 6.1 onto a hard drive to inspect your drives for viruses. You can run the installer and check for & eradicate viruses beforehand, then opt out afterwards, if you wish not to install.
Comments
Excellent job on this upload, by the way!
That's valuable information Mike, thanks. I'll update to 2007 defs then.
@Vitoarc:
Hate to be a downer, Vito; The 2003 defs do not pick up on the "SevenDust" AKA " 666" Mac virus
I'd kept a copy of SevenDust in a non-volatile form for testing purposes and I hadn't tested it with the 2003 defs before. Just did and they failed to pick up on it. The 2007 defs do detect it.
SevenDust is about the only potential real nuisance virus for a classic Mac, I know of.
Yeah, that's why I was hesitant to delete the preferences in the first place. It was close to 4 MB in size, which is huge for an old program. After I deleted the prefs, it defaulted back to the year 2000 definition, rather than the 2002 that came with the download. I updated the definition back to 2003 with no problem.
So that's where the definitions are stored. From inside the Preference file.
Not a problem, always wary of this though. Make sure it still has sensible defaults. ie. it is still using the set of virus definitions you expect it to be using (rather than, worst case, none at all).
But of course... and that did that trick! Thanks bertyboy!
Don't suppose if you trash (or hide) the exsiting preferences file, it'll revert to defaults and create a new set of preferences with no password ?
Thanks again, MikeTomTom!
Just a few comments...
- Once Virex is installed, one can update the definitions by using Stuffit Expander on the .hqx and then just double clicking on the file. Virex will launch and ask if you want to update the definitions to the file you just clicked on.
- When I click on Virex Preferences, I'm prompted for a password. I don't know the password so changes cannot be made. I am not sure if this is something to do with this download, or perhaps it's a carryover from my previous version of Virex 5.5. I don't think I need access to preferences anyway.
The Snapshot functionality in 6.1 seems even more valuable today than it did years ago. That's it, no more virus definition updates. It's the main reason why I prefer this upload over 6.2.
Mike Tom Tom, regarding the 15000 K issue mentioned by me I looked up old information I scribbled down ages ago: It says that in order to prevent error code -108 raise the memory allocation as well as the recommended memory allocation to 15000 K. I think error 108 occurred when you tried to scan huge volumes.
Sorry for my bad memory: I haven't used Virex for ages. I switched to Norton Antivirus some time ago because it is more customizable than Virex and has virus definitions up to August 2008 and works well as long as you switch AutoProtect off. Norton Antivirus is downloadable here somewhere (I think it's included in Norton Utilities (which I do not recommend as a whole)).
@Vitoarc: YW
And yes I think the v5x would be not as much use, too. I hope it comes in handy for you.
Thanks Mike! Another thoroughly informative and great presentation of an upload!
I really needed this one. I've got Virex 5x but updating the definitions on that (to the more current definitions) proved impossible so it's basically worthless as far as I can tell.
@xy: Yes, thats correct. I have included the defs from 2007 (your link) and '04, & '03 with this D/L. Its not the memory that needs cranking up that I can tell, its turning features off in the Virex 6.1 prefs to get it to work without nagging. Read the description above after "Basically it is because:" for reason why. Virex 6.2 is crippled slightly, compared to 6.1 (and my main reason for wanting the final 6.1 version of the defs).
As far as I remember the virex definitions for Virex 6.2 also work on Virex 6.1:
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/593/virex-6-virus-definitions
However, you have to raise the memory allocation to 15000 K (if I recall that correctly).