XCLN: SWEEP Virus Protection Software Can Delete PST Files
  
PSS ID Number: Q150253
Article last modified on 05-02-1996
 
4.00
 
WINDOWS
 

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The information in this article applies to:
 
 - Microsoft Exchange Windows 95 client, version 4.0
 - Microsoft Exchange Windows NT client, version 4.0
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SUMMARY
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The SWEEP Virus Protection software by Sophos, Plc. is a utility for
Microsoft Windows NT and Microsoft Windows 95 and is designed to scan for
files infected with viruses. It has the ability to search a user's PST file
for attachments that are infected. In its default configuration, it will
delete any file that contains a virus, including a user's PST if an e-mail
attachment inside is infected. This operation will not leave a copy in the
Recycle bin.
 
WORKAROUND
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Discontinue using the SWEEP utility and work with a prior backup of the
PST.
 
MORE INFORMATION
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The SWEEP Virus Protection utility is manufactured Sophos, Plc., a vendor
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise,
regarding this product's performance or reliability.
 
For more information about Sophos, Plc. products on the World Wide Web,
connect to http://www.sophos.com.
 
Additional reference words: 4.00 faq fasttips
KBCategory: kb3rdparty
KBSubcategory: XCLNWinNT XCLNWin95
 
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Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1996.
