About this manual This user manual explains how to use Sophos Anti-Virus for Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 and how to configure virus scanning virus alerts disinfection logging Sophos Anti-Virus services and service accounts. The manual also provides help in resolving common problems.
Where to find installation and update instructions For installation instructions, find your network type in the list below and use the installation guide indicated. Windows NT, 2000 or 2003 server and Windows workstations If you want automatic updates via the internet,see the Enterprise Manager installation guide. Otherwise, see the Sophos Anti-Virus Windows NT server installation guide, the Sophos Anti-VirusWindows 2000 server installation guideor the Sophos Anti-VirusWindows 2003 server installation guide. Windows NT/2000/XP peer-to-peer network See theSophos Anti-Virus Windows NT/2000/XP peer-to-peer network installation guide. Windows NT/2000/XP workstations connected to a NetWare server See theSophos Anti-Virus NetWare server installation guide. Windows NT/2000/XP workstations connected to a Unix server See theSophos Anti-Virus Unix server installation guide. Single Windows NT/2000/XP computer See theSophos Anti-Virus Windows NT/2000/XP single user installation guide. For update instructions, see the Sophos Anti-Virus update guide for your network type (or the Sophos Anti-Virus installation guide in the case of a single user or peer-to-peer network).
A support knowledgebaseand virus information are available on the Sophos websitewww.sophos.com If you contact technical support, provide as much information as possible, including Sophos software version number(s), operating system(s) and patch level(s), and the exact text of any error messages.
This section is relevant for both standalone and server-based installations. TheSophos Anti-Viruswindow enables you to perform immediate scans, and, if the logged-on user has sufficient privileges, to further control and configure the Sophos Anti-Virus services. It is not a Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 service. Depending on their rights, users may not be able to access certain options in theSophos Anti-Viruswindow. This is mentioned, where relevant, in the following sections. Overview of the Sophos Anti-Virus window (section 1.1). Running an immediate scan (section 1.2). Scheduling scans (section 1.3). Starting and stopping InterCheck (section 1.4).