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McAfee Avert Stinger

Stinger is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific
viruses. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but
rather a tool to assist administrators and users when dealing with an
infected system. Stinger utilizes next generation scan engine
technology, including process scanning, digitally signed DAT files, and
scan performance optimizations.

Versions of Stinger

  * Stinger - New releases of Stinger contain all families, and
    associated families, of threats that have achieved a Medium of
    higher Risk Asssessment. This Stinger is only updated upon the
    discovery of a new Medium or higher threat.
  * Threat Specific Stingers - When needed, a Stinger will be released
    that targets a specific threat.

Current Stinger Downloads

  * Stinger v3.8.0 [41]  - Updated September 10, 2007 to include PWS-JA
    and related threats
  * Stinger for W32/Polip [42]
  * Stinger for W32/Bacalid [43]
  * ePO Compatible Stinger for W32/Bacalid [44]
  * Stinger for W32/QQPass.worm and W32/Rjump.worm [45]
  * Stinger for W32/HLLP.Philis.bq [46]
  * ePO Compatible Stinger for W32/HLLP.Philis.bq [47]

If you are looking for the McAfee Rootkit Detective Beta you can find
information about it here. [48]

How to Use Stinger

  * When prompted, choose to save the file to a convenient location on
    your hard disk (such as your Desktop folder)

  * When the download is complete, navigate to the folder that contains
    the downloaded Stinger file, and run it. WindowsME/XP users read
    this first [49] .

  * The Stinger interface will be displayed.

  * If necessary, click the Add or Browse button to add additional
    drives/directories to scan. By default the C: drive will be
    scanned.
  * Click the Scan Now button to begin scanning the specified
    drives/directories.
  * By default, Stinger will repair all infected files found.

Frequently Asked Questions

  * What is the List Viruses button used for?
    * A list of the viruses that stinger is configured to detect is
      displayed when pressing the List Viruses button. This virus list
      does not contain the results from running a scan.

  * How do I save the scan results to a log file?
    * Click the File menu and select Save report to file

  * I know I have a virus, but Stinger did not detect one. Why is this?
    * Stinger is not a substitute for a full anti-virus scanner. It is
      only designed to detect and remove specific threats.

  * How can I get support for Stinger?
    * Stinger is not a supported application. Avert makes no guarantees
      about this product.

  * Stinger found a virus that it couldn't repair. Why is this?
    * This is most likely due to Windows System Restore functionality
      having a lock on the infected file. WindowsME/XP users should
      disable system restore [50] prior to scanning./li>

  * Are there any command-line parameters available when running
    Stinger?
    * Yes, the parameters are displayed when passing Stinger the /?
      switch:
      * /ADL - Scan all local drives.
      * /GO - Start scanning immediately.
      * /LOG - Save the log file after scans.
      * /SILENT - Do not display graphical interface.

  * I ran Stinger and now have a Stinger.opt file, what is that?
    * When Stinger runs it creates the Stinger.opt file that saves the
      current Stinger configuration. This way when you run Stinger the
      next time your previous configuration is what is used, as long as
      the Stinger.opt file is in the same directory as Stinger

  * Where can I send feedback to regarding Stinger?
    * Send your feedback to Stinger@avertlabs.com [51]

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