RejZoR
September 28th, 2004, 03:00 PM
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{QUOTE-> Norton Rapid Updater
Introduction:
Norton Antivirus uses weekly update system which might not be enough for many users.
It was also not enough for me. So, I created this little program that automatically contacts Symantec server, downloads the Rapid Update and applies it.
What is Rapid Release Virus Definitions ?
Rapid release virus definitions have undergone basic quality assurance testing by Symantec Security Response. The primary focus of these definitions are the rapid detection of newly emerging threats and they may be augmented later with more robust detection capabilities. While Symantec Security Response makes every effort to ensure that all virus definitions function correctly, you should understand that rapid release-quality virus definitions do pose some risks such as the higher potential for false positives. Rapid release definitions are most useful for perimeter defenses or for all protection tiers as a means of mitigating fast spreading virus outbreaks.
(Info from Symantec homepage)
Normal usage:
Connect to internet and just double click my Norton Rapid Updater.exe
Everything is fully automatic.
Scheduled usage:
You can also use this program in combination with Task Scheduler (or Scheduled Tasks) function in Windows Control Panel.
Use these parameters:
Schedule Task:
Daily
Start time:
Can be any time you want, but i recommend time which won’t interfere with your work (late hours or while you sleep, if you leave your PC turned on over night)
Schedule task daily:
Every 1 day(s)
This latest version of Norton Rapid Updater also features update status checking to save your and Symantec’s bandwidth. As for now it’s good for another 65.000 Rapid Definition builds :) This is a limitation of my program (for now) :)
Important!
Each update check is 1KB (Kilobyte) and each successful Rapid update is over 5MB (Megabyte) in size!
This is very important for those who pay internet usage per MB.
So don't blame me if you get too high internet bill because of my program. I warned you!
Norton Rapid Updater Silent Mode:
If you don’t want to see any Update check status dialogs and download progress bar, you need to add /S switch to the Norton Rapid Updater.exe (you need to create shortcut with this switch).
This can be useful for scheduled usage where you can directly enter this switch into Run: line.
Norton Rapid Updater working folder:
Norton Rapid Updater uses SymRapid folder located in your Program Files directory (the folder and its content is created by Norton Rapid Updater).
In general it doesn’t take much space since Rapid Definition file is always deleted.
There are only one(two) file(s) left, Check.ini (old definitions info) and sometimes newdefs.txt (new definitions info) which is(are) very small. Do NOT edit or delete Check.ini under any circumstances, unless you don’t want to use Norton Rapid Updater anymore and you want to clean these files forever. After each successful update, these files and folders are recreated.
Norton Rapid Updater Un-installation:
If you don’t want to use Norton Rapid Updater anymore, you just need to delete folder SymRapid located in your Program Files directory.
Be careful, so you won’t delete wrong folder/files :)
You can also do the same if you encounter any problems with checking system (if it fails or gets messed up in any way).
Author: RejZoR - eXcessive Software
Contact: rejzor@gmail.com
Webpage: www.security-ops.tk
Copyright 2000-2004, eXcessive Software
Symantec Norton Antivirus trademark and logo are property of Symantec Corporation
www.symantec.com <-QUOTE}
www.excessive-software.tk
{QUOTE-> Norton Rapid Updater
Introduction:
Norton Antivirus uses weekly update system which might not be enough for many users.
It was also not enough for me. So, I created this little program that automatically contacts Symantec server, downloads the Rapid Update and applies it.
What is Rapid Release Virus Definitions ?
Rapid release virus definitions have undergone basic quality assurance testing by Symantec Security Response. The primary focus of these definitions are the rapid detection of newly emerging threats and they may be augmented later with more robust detection capabilities. While Symantec Security Response makes every effort to ensure that all virus definitions function correctly, you should understand that rapid release-quality virus definitions do pose some risks such as the higher potential for false positives. Rapid release definitions are most useful for perimeter defenses or for all protection tiers as a means of mitigating fast spreading virus outbreaks.
(Info from Symantec homepage)
Normal usage:
Connect to internet and just double click my Norton Rapid Updater.exe
Everything is fully automatic.
Scheduled usage:
You can also use this program in combination with Task Scheduler (or Scheduled Tasks) function in Windows Control Panel.
Use these parameters:
Schedule Task:
Daily
Start time:
Can be any time you want, but i recommend time which won’t interfere with your work (late hours or while you sleep, if you leave your PC turned on over night)
Schedule task daily:
Every 1 day(s)
This latest version of Norton Rapid Updater also features update status checking to save your and Symantec’s bandwidth. As for now it’s good for another 65.000 Rapid Definition builds :) This is a limitation of my program (for now) :)
Important!
Each update check is 1KB (Kilobyte) and each successful Rapid update is over 5MB (Megabyte) in size!
This is very important for those who pay internet usage per MB.
So don't blame me if you get too high internet bill because of my program. I warned you!
Norton Rapid Updater Silent Mode:
If you don’t want to see any Update check status dialogs and download progress bar, you need to add /S switch to the Norton Rapid Updater.exe (you need to create shortcut with this switch).
This can be useful for scheduled usage where you can directly enter this switch into Run: line.
Norton Rapid Updater working folder:
Norton Rapid Updater uses SymRapid folder located in your Program Files directory (the folder and its content is created by Norton Rapid Updater).
In general it doesn’t take much space since Rapid Definition file is always deleted.
There are only one(two) file(s) left, Check.ini (old definitions info) and sometimes newdefs.txt (new definitions info) which is(are) very small. Do NOT edit or delete Check.ini under any circumstances, unless you don’t want to use Norton Rapid Updater anymore and you want to clean these files forever. After each successful update, these files and folders are recreated.
Norton Rapid Updater Un-installation:
If you don’t want to use Norton Rapid Updater anymore, you just need to delete folder SymRapid located in your Program Files directory.
Be careful, so you won’t delete wrong folder/files :)
You can also do the same if you encounter any problems with checking system (if it fails or gets messed up in any way).
Author: RejZoR - eXcessive Software
Contact: rejzor@gmail.com
Webpage: www.security-ops.tk
Copyright 2000-2004, eXcessive Software
Symantec Norton Antivirus trademark and logo are property of Symantec Corporation
www.symantec.com <-QUOTE}