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knance
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Message 1 of 7

viewing contents of vscan.bof as a configuration file?

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Hi Community,

I am writing automation scripts that check configuration settings for McAfee AV Scan.  Vscan.bof is the file containing the Access Protection Rules, however, it is digitally signed and looks garbled when opening it.  Is there some way that this file can be reviewed for its contents legibly?'

Thanks!

Keith

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catdaddy
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Re: viewing contents of vscan.bof as a configuration file?

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Since you have recieved confirmation that the particular file in discussion, (Cannot) be revealed/read. Could you please apprise us that you are satisfied your question has been answered?

This way we can mark this thread as "Answered".

Thank you,

All the very Best,

Cliff
McAfee Volunteer

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k3tg
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Message 2 of 7

Re: viewing contents of vscan.bof as a configuration file?

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Unless one of the other mods know the answer or a McAfee tech chimes in they may not tell you because it may have something to with proprietory issues in the writing of the software.

Sorry I couldnt give you the answer you were looking for.

catdaddy
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Message 3 of 7

Re: viewing contents of vscan.bof as a configuration file?

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I assume you are referring to the Enterprise/Corporate Virus Scan? Actually the (Vscan.bof) is the default AccessProtection and Buffer Overflow Protection Content file.

As Tom stated, due to proprietory reasons could very well explain the reasons for being incapable of (Fully) reviewing the contents. Which I would feel comfortable knowing it is inaccessable/or difficult to retrieve.

As I am more "Versed" on the Consumer Side of things, this is only a guess?

Regards,

Cliff
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Hayton
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Message 4 of 7

Re: viewing contents of vscan.bof as a configuration file?

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Saw this while on the weekly call so I asked about it.

Tom is spot on, absolutely right. The poster is asking to view proprietary information which is not available except to high-level techs in McAfee; it definitely wouldn't be released to all and sundry.

So to knance I have to say, no joy.

catdaddy
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Message 5 of 7

Re: viewing contents of vscan.bof as a configuration file?

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Since you have recieved confirmation that the particular file in discussion, (Cannot) be revealed/read. Could you please apprise us that you are satisfied your question has been answered?

This way we can mark this thread as "Answered".

Thank you,

All the very Best,

Cliff
McAfee Volunteer
knance
Former Member
Message 6 of 7

Re: viewing contents of vscan.bof as a configuration file?

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Moderators,


Thanks for answering.

Regards,
Keith

catdaddy
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Message 7 of 7

Re: viewing contents of vscan.bof as a configuration file?

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You are perfectly welcome Keith...

Should you have any further Questions, Please feel free to ask. Should the case be that we don,t have the answer, (Which does occur sometimes) we will do our utmost in directing you to the proper channel of Communication/Expertize

Thank you for contacting McAfee Communities.

Wishing you all the Very Best,

Regards,

Cliff
McAfee Volunteer
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