Method and system for removing text-based viruses
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May 22, 2003
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Nov 20, 2001
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Nov 20, 2001
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A system, method, and computer program product that provides the capability to remove a macro or script virus from a document or file and leave the remainder of the document or file intact. An anti-virus program executable by a computer system comprises virus scanning routines operable to scan a file and detect a virus, virus removal routines operable to remove the detected virus from the file, the virus removal routines comprising a text editor, operable to search and modify a textual portion of the file under control of virus removal instructions, and the virus removal instructions, which are operable to cause the text editor to remove a virus from the textual portion of the file. The removed virus may be located on one line of text or the removed virus may be located on a plurality of lines of text.
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