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Understanding Virus Behavior in 32-bit Operating Environments

Overview This paper examines computer viruses and their impact on 32-bit operating systems. It explains why these systems are susceptible to virus attacks and how emerging technologies may actually speed the transmission of viruses. It then describes the technologies available to detect and eradicate viruses and summarizes Symantec's anti-virus solution for 32-bit operating system environments such as Windows 95, Windows NT, and OS/2.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Symantec	File Format	PDF, requires Acrobat Rdr 5
Date Published	August 2003	Downloads	92
Format	White Papers
Topics	OS / 2, Windows NT - 2000 - 2003, Anti-Virus

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