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Sophos Anti-Virus for OpenVMS: disinfecting macro viruses

Although Sophos Anti-Virus for OpenVMS can disinfect macro viruses, by default it does not do so. Disinfection can be enabled.

What to do

Sophos Anti-Virus for OpenVMS will detect and disinfect only the first virus in a file in any one scan. If the file is infected with more than one virus, another scan will be needed. Scan with /DI specified until you get the message "No viruses found". If warnings of infection persist, first check for infected executables. If disinfection failed, an error message will be generated, e.g., "ERROR: Disinfection unsuccessful". In both instances, technical support can advise you further.

If you need more information or guidance, then please contact technical support.