Purpose: This algorithm takes as input the
boot sector of disk drive and returns file system information such as file system type and volume serial number.
In general, both executable and
boot sector viruses are not very threatening any more.
At bootstrap the computer runs the code located in the
boot sector, which has been replaced by virus-code.
It is compatible with PCs and Macs, desktop and laptop computers and comes with FlipBack backup software for complete backup of the internal hard drive, system files and
boot sector.
Achilles'Shield for Networks includes a Network Toolkit that gives administrators additional security features, such as certifying of macros with MacroPass, preventing users from disabling the protection, and storing each hard drive's system-critical elements (CMOS, MBR and
boot sector) on the server for convenient access and backup.
file, or copying information to a
boot sector. Try Antivirus Online (www.av.ibm.com to find out more.
Until 1995, most viruses were either program or
boot sector viruses.
* By booting up (starting) your computer from an infected diskette, which is called a
boot sector virus.