Download Public AV updater here

As I reported earlier support for the public antivirus is ending this month.

If anyone is interested I've created a bat file that will rebuild the ISO for you each time you update it. I think this way is far easier than the instructions on the website.

Create a folder called PublicAV on your CD drive. File path should be c:\PublicAV if not you will have to edit the bat file to alter the following - set PublicAV=c:\PublicAV if you don't the bat file won't work.

Extract the file publicupdate.exe into this folder.

Download Public AV 65.2mb here

Or RAR file download 62.7mb
Public AV Rar file

Or modded version with the bat files self-extracting file 78mb Modded PublicAV File - Please note I have not created this ISO, nor do I keep it upto date.

Note this is a archive version Public AV is no longer updated so YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE IT for it to be of any use

Extract the contents of the zip, extract the contents of the ISO (ISOBuster, Winrar, IZArc will all extract ISO's) into the folder c:\PublicAV

Run PublicAVupdate.bat this will then download any files that need updating.
Files updated.
McAfee Virus Defs (Both Sdat and Scan folder)
Stinger
Norton AV Defs
HijackThis
Adaware Defs
Spybot Defs
CoolwebSearch

You should now see the following file structure in the above folder:
boot.images
Guides
McAfee
NAV
scan
Security
Spyware
TCP-IP
Tools
Virus
BOOTABLE.img
BootCatalog.cat
build.bat
indexlite.htm
mkisofs.exe

Now run build.bat, this will create you the ISO called avcdpub.iso in the folder c:\PublicAV

Remember to delete avcdpub.iso in the folder each time you rebuild the CD.

UBCD Updater

UBCD Updater

Ultimate Boot CD is a freeware tool that contains several DOS base AV scanner. However these scanners are usually out of date when you download the file, for them to be effective they need keeping upto date.

The UBCD Updater is a bat file that will download the updates for McAfee, F-Prot, AntiVir and Avast and rebuild the ISO for you. Unfortunately due to how AVG update there product I'm unable to offer a update for there scanner.

Please keep checking back as more improvements are likely to be made

Yes, you could do that. Or Ultraiso can add files to an iso from the command line - no rebuild neded.

You could use UltraISO but it cost's money, my method is free

LOL! Good point. "Free" trumps every time.

I updated the batch file to make it so it now update McAfee, Norton, AdAware & Spybot.

To use it, move McAfeeUpdate.bat & Download.exe back into C:\PublicAV

Edit McAfeeUpdate.bat to show:

------START COPY BELOW THIS LINE -------

REM UPDATE McAfee
download ftp://ftp.nai.com/pub/antivirus/superdat/intel/sdat*.exe scan\sdat2.exe
scan\sdat.exe /e

REM Update Norton
download ftp://ftp.symantec.com/AVDEFS/norton_anti...symcdefsi32.exe NAV\updates\latest.exe

REM Update AdAware
download http://nyquil-kid.dyndns.org/UpdateAVCD/defs.exe Spyware\Ad-Aware\defs.exe

REM Update Spybot
download http://www.spybotupdates.com/updates/files...sd_includes.exe Spyware\SpyBot\Detections\includes.exe

EXIT


------END COPY ABOVE THIS LINE -------


Enjoy!

When I use the build.bat program, I am getting this error:

C:\PublicAV>mkisofs -iso-level 1 -b BOOTABLE.img -c boot.cat -J -l -R -r -V -o a
vcdpub.iso c:\PublicAV
mkisofs: Warning: -rock has same effect as -rational-rock on this platform.
mkisofs: No such file or directory. Invalid node - avcdpub.iso


Any suggestions?

Thanks!

I had the same error but the ISO is bootable and works. I'm not that hot on mkisofs, hopefully one of the others will pass comment.

I have the same issue, but after the error it just stopped - I didn't get an iso file.

You got the error and then it went on to produce the iso?

hmmmmm.....

jas

I'll check it all again tomorrow, but I have got the ISO from the above bat command.

For some reason the download version command is a bit different from mine.

mkisofs -iso-level 1 -b BOOTABLE.img -c boot.cat -J -l -R -r -o -V -o avcdpub.iso c:\PublicAV

In the download version:
mkisofs -iso-level 1 -b BOOTABLE.img -c boot.cat -J -l -R -r -V -o a avcdpub.iso c:\PublicAV

The extra -o for some reason makes all the difference and I don't know where the a bit's come from

I've updated the download so please either redownload or just edit the bat file in notepad and add the extra -o in the correct location.

The download page for Public AV is now gone, if you failed to get a copy while you had the chance I'm afraid you've blown it.

You now really only have 3 options:

Use the Ultimate BootCd

Use the UBCD4Win

Or build your own dos boot CD.

Is this project going to continue support for the PAVCD? I was hoping the batch updating program would be offered for quickly updating the iso.

I'll keep the bat file to update the PAVCD on my webspace for a while yet. I make even make some modifications to it, in line with what Lawson has been doing with the ubcd4win update bat file.

Good news, I've found an archive site for the public AV.

Download Here

I've now updated the publicaAVupdater. See first post for more details which has now been edited.

Changes inspired by Lawson's bat file to update ubcd4win.

Public AntiVirus updater has had a update.

There is now a additional bat file called CustomPublicAVupdate.bat which will add a new folder called WinTools.

This will add the following:
DrWeb CureIT
Trend Micros Sysclean
Sophos for Dos and 32bit command line scanners

The following install setup files for:
AntiVir
Avast
AVG

Hey, I've stumbled upon your site after trying to find a way to update the PublicAV boot CD. I actually worked right beside John Burns (aka The Nyquil Kid) who created it here at GWU. When he left, he left everything. No boot cd and no way to update it.

Anyway, I love the tool and wanted to get it going again. I've been trying your update.bat files and everything seems to go smoothly until it gets to the symantec update. It'll contact the ftp server and sit there on Enumerating files in directory, then eventually display FTP cannot enumerate files: operation timed out. and drops me back to a command prompt.

Any ideas, or any additional info you need?

Hi Dave

This is the line in the code to update Norton:
ftp://ftp.symantec.com/AVDEFS/norton_antivirus/*i32.exe latest.exe /newest/update /delete

I've had reports in the past about the same problem but with Trend Micros website, as I use download.exe in my bartpe plugin which is in the ubcd4win. All what I can suggest is that it's probably a firewall issue either with the local PC or if your behind a corporate firewall speak to whoever is in charge of it. The good news is it's the last bit in the code if your just updating the CD, it may just be easier to update Norton manually.

If your wanting to use my custom bat file then you'll need to edit the bat file and either remove it or put it to the end.

The only other reason if may give this message is if the server is offline or being updated at the time of running but I think this is unlikely.

I've never had any problems using download.exe so I'm afraid I can't really offer much in how to solve it.

If you do figure anything out please let me know.

Thanks for the info, however that line of code is exactly as it stands in my .bat file. I doubt the site is down as this has been doing this to me since thursday of last week. You dont think it'd have anything to do with the switches at the end, do you?

At any rate, how do I update the norton on the disk manually? I'm fairly new at this, but not a mental midget... I just dont know how to plug in the downloadable updater they have into a file like this.

I had it working with the above unless I messed around a bit too much.......

However there should be a space in the switches:

download ftp://ftp.symantec.com/AVDEFS/norton_antivirus/*i32.exe latest.exe /newest /update /delete

In the code in the download /newest/update it appears like this.

Let me know if it makes any difference. I've just ran the code (both with the space and without) and it worked for for me at home and it works for me at work.

If you want to manually update just delete the last line of code and download the updates from the FTP listed or Symantec Download from here obviously put the updated download def file in the norton folder.

Then just run the build.bat and it will create a new ISO for you.

Awesome.. Thank you very much. The space worked for me. I put a space in the publicavupdate.bat file and everything ran as it should. I really appreciate your help.

I've now updated the file and corrected the syntax problem.

stidyup
Thanks for the update to the update. I use the PublicAV frequently. I even asked nyquil kid if he needed someone to keep it for him but he wanted to retire the project. This is wonderful. Between PublicAV and UBCD4WIN, my toolbox is 98% complete.

I can understand why he wanted to retire it, but I think it's a nice little CD and still has it's uses so I decided to create a bat file to keep it updated for myself which I then decided to share with anyone else who might want it.

More updates have now been added.

PublicAVupdate.bat full list of tools that will now be updated.
McAfee Virus Defs (Both Sdat and Scan folder)
Stinger
Norton AV Defs
HijackThis
Adaware Defs
Spybot Defs
CoolwebSearch
MS AntiSpyware Install
Host's File
AdSpy
LSPfix
winsockfix
Process Explorer
PSKill
RootKit
TCPView

CustomPublicAVupdate.bat
Added Trend Micros web based stand alone spyware removal tool.

Add a check the build.bat to delete the avcdpub.iso which may exist.

I just tried the custom update batch file and it seems to work great (as long as you are not on dial-up as the updates take forever to get the first time if you are). Thanks to all that made this happen, nyquil-kid originally, and now stidyup, etc.

Couple of minor issues or improvements that I would suggest (I may be able to work on some of them).

First issue is to come up with an easy way to edit the Public AV htm document on the disk that is auto-run on Windows insertion (this had the date always updated along with the notes on fixes, new additions, changes etc.) Any ideas, other than simple manual update with Notepad or htm creator to make this file update as part of the batch file?

Also since the C:\PublicAV (or whatever you have set up for your folder) has to have the utilities in it from one of the PublicAVupdate.bat, these utilities get burned into the new ISO. It would be pretty easy to allow a new folder in the c:\PublicAV called update which would hold all the bat files, utilities etc. and then you could clean up the CDR root directory some and not have the stuff there. Small edits to the batch files may be needed to work properly.

Another issue, In addition to the virus scanning capabilities, there are quite a few virus removal tools out there - Symantec's are already included in the NAV folder but Grisoft AVG have some of these removal tools for individual infections. Including these on the CD would be nice (there is room, I have most of them in different folder). SOme of the names that AVG uses are different than Symantec's and this CD has no install of Norton or Symantec's AV scanner, since no free version is availble other than their on-line web based checkup. Not sure if there is an easy way to automate the update of these or if a 1 time download (which I have done for the Grisoft versions up until a few months ago.)

Finally, I have also been using the mwav.exe some for scanning- it is based on Kaspersky Labs definitions from MicroWorld and the scanner only is again a free download. It is a self extracting zip file that has the definitions included so regular downloads and updates would be needed just like the others AVG, etc added.

Hi thanks for the feedback.

I'm unaware of any way to edit the html file other than manually, if there is it's beyond me but if any one would like to input on how to do then I'll add it.

If I get time I might create a update folder, but my aim is simplicity so that anyone can rebuild the CD. Creating a folder called update adds something else for the novice to think about, but it would make it neater.

There's no install for Norton as the trial can't be download without registering for it. Secondly it's not free, all the installs which can be download are free for home user's I'm not interested in promoting paid for AV and my own inclusion criteria mean it must be totally free. Adding more individual virus cleaning tools would be nice but quite honestly I haven't got the time to set that up, it's something which would need to be constantly updated as each new threat appears and I don't think I have got enough time to be managing that task.

Mwav is a tricky one as it won't remove virus's unless you use a older version of the .com file, but then it won't remove or find adaware, however for anyone who's a techie it's a good guide for manual removal of reg entries etc...

You can also use magiciso to make iso image with these files.

http://www.magiciso.com/

You could use magiciso at a cost of $30 or use my bat file for free. The choice as they say is yours

I am aware of the no free version (only trial) maybe I did not state it clearly, what I was talking about ws the free removal or cleaning utils like fixnimba, etc. Grisoft has rmstubby etc. available. It could be easier since the scan can be done with the free AVG to remove detected viruses.

I also know that the free download of mwav does not remove the items but does do a good job of scanning, finding stuff that other paid versions do not detect like spyware, trojans, and malware.

I have followed the instructions for the creation of a c:\PublicAV folder and moved the contents of the Public AV into that folder. If I run the customupdate batch file, it seems to complete without errors. However I just noticed the files in the scan folder are still showing the date of Jun 28th. That in my case was the last download I did of the PublicAV from nyquil-kids web site. So 2 questions on the batch files. First is any capabilities to create a log file with any errors in the C:\PublicAV folder? And second question, since the downloads seem to work, the ISO creation is working (date of the ISO is yesterday, and the Wintools directory is in the ISO, what would the trouble be with the McAfee sdat, definitions not getting extracted to the scan folder, any ideas or clues? Thoght I had it working.

I have followed the instructions for the creation of a c:\PublicAV folder and moved the contents of the Public AV into that folder. If I run the customupdate batch file, it seems to complete without errors. However I just noticed the files in the scan folder are still showing the date of Jun 28th. That in my case was the last download I did of the PublicAV from nyquil-kids web site. So 2 questions on the batch files. First is any capabilities to create a log file with any errors in the C:\PublicAV folder? And second question, since the downloads seem to work, the ISO creation is working (date of the ISO is yesterday, and the Wintools directory is in the ISO, what would the trouble be with the McAfee sdat, definitions not getting extracted to the scan folder, any ideas or clues? Thought I had it working.

I've just ran the file and looked in the scan folder and some of the McAfee files show dates of 26/10/2004 scan.dat however shows 29/08/2005.

Not all files will be updated as they haven't been updated by McAfee etc....

PublicAntiVirus updater

Public AntiVirus has been updated with the current version of download.exe which gives a % readout of how much of the download has been completed. Please note the syntax for download.exe has also changed.

Hi stidyup

Thanks for the updater. I tried it yesterday for the first time before I started to manually update PAVCD and was amazed how well it worked. I don't have a clue how it works, but I'm learning...

Stidyup, I am having a problem downloading the PublicAV updater. I have tried the last couple of days to download it without success. I can get most of it but it will hang at anywhere from 64 to 98 percent. I have tried downloading it multiple ways and still a no go. Is there an alternate site to download it? Any suggestions on a way that I might try to get the file? Thanks in advance for any help.

Not sure which site you are using but here are the 3 sites it can be downloaded from:

http://www.rescueme4win.org/UpdatePublicAntivirus.htm

Site 2

Site 3

Seems like the security wonks server is very slow, not sure what the problem is. I know that they have recently updated the server but it still seems like they are having problems.

However I managed to download it using firefox, but it was very slow. My other sites are quicker.

Thanks stidyup, that fixed it for me. I was able to get the file. Now to go update my public antivus cd.

Thanks for putting the updater out there. I really appreciate all of the effort involved

I had created a Updater for Win32 for Public AV as well. I tried looking for the contact of the authors of the original Public AV but could not locate their email or something. Anyway, if you are reading this, I wish to have your permission and support for the Updater.

Download 1.0 Beta
http://rapidshare.de/files/4866976/PAV_Updater_1.0.zip.html

Tested as of 09/09/05 updated CustomPublic AV 250MB.

@ nemesisv

Please PM me as the rescueme site is mine.

I've read the help file, I suspect the problem with the Sophos Web_ides.exe is to do with the 16-bit MS dos error which might be fixed with this.

Web_ides.zip may solve the problem, I forgot that Sophos has a zip version.

Do you know anyone with this problem, I'd be interested to know if the zip file gets rid of the problem. If it does I'll switch the code to download the zip file instead of the exe.

Which defs did you find where the /newest switch wasn't used. I can't find any other site where this would be needed, it's included in the sysclean and norton location, which other site did you find that needed it.

I believe the ZIP file will solve the problem. And you are right. The execution is blocked by newer OS such as WinXP SP2 and WS2003 because of the patcher Sophos has used in the exe file which ran in 16 bits protected mode.

I apologize for the /newest statement. It seems like I had overlooked your batch file. You had indeed included the switch in all necesasary download. Sorry.

Anyway, I was hopinh I can get your support on this project as I am now working on something new and getting ready to roll it out, as long as you do not object to it.

The author of PAVCD went by the name "nuquil-kid" and has chosen to remain anonymous. He has totally shut down the PAVCD project and has given permission to anyone who wants to keep it going, but I think it would be appropriate to always mention him in the credits of any future work.

I noticed there was a bug in the previous version I released with the filename of the boot image. It was looking for bootiable.img instead of bootable.img. I will be releasing a patch and update with it soon in V1.5.0

Meanwhile, here is PAV Lite V1.5.0
Lite in short only contains the bootup DOS mode scanner and nothing else in order to cut down the size. You will need the following files. Read the readme.txt inside PAV Lite Updater.zip

http://rapidshare.de/files/5285933/PAV_Lite_Updater.zip.html
http://rapidshare.de/files/5286452/pavlitecd.zip.html

Added another mirror just in case.
BTW, if there is anyone who would like to host these files for me, I will be more than happy.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=NEWNS5ZB
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FH2SQPMK

Public AntiVirus updater has been updated, added to the custom build bat is the location for Xblocker spyware removal tool.

See first post for download links

@nemesisv

I can host the files for you please PM me.

With the released of updated batch file, the Win32 version has been updated as well and the bug patched as promised. No auto extraction available yet in this version though. It will be available in the next version.

Changes :
V1.5.0
Changed the CDWriter software from SCDWriter to BurnCDCC
Changed the download of Sophos web_ides.exe to web_ides.zip
Patched the incorrect naming of bootiable.img to bootable.img
Changed final ISO name to pav.isoChanged download list name to pav.lst
Added XBlocker to Spyware section
Optimized and remove some unnecessary copying of unzip.exe and mkisofs.exe

Download :
http://rapidshare.de/files/5365455/PAV_Upd..._1.5.0.zip.html

Okay, I am having a problem getting this to work. I have downloaded the PublicAV CD files and have them extracted to C:\PublicAV folder as instructed. I can use the batch file included to create the ISO just fine.

So, I thought I'd give your GUI interface a whirl. However, I am not able to get it to work. Where do I need to extract your files? And when asked for the two directories, what do I need to put? It just tells me it can't find certain files.

Thanks,

Mark

I try my best to answer.
PAV Updater comes in a ZIP file which can be extracted to any directory. This directory will be the Download Directory which is the first directory needed by the GUI.
You can extract your files to anywhere. That directory is the PAV Directory which is one of the directory needed.
If it say you cant find certain file.. Ususally its because it is trying to find the file from the Download Directory. Check if its there. If indeed its there and PAV Updater report it as not found, please reflect it here and most likely its a bug and I can fix it.
Thanks for you input. I hope I had answered your question.

I had released PAV Updater V1.6.5

Changes :
Added F-Prot DOS with updates of Def and MacroDef2

F-Prot is another DOS FREE Antivirus which I feel I can make use of as well in the Lite CD Bootup mode for scanning. Right now I had only added the download and made the directory. I will modify the bootup script to make use of it in newer version. To run it now, just CD to F-Prot and execute f-prot.exe

Sorry about the promise for the auto ISO extraction, its still pretty big and I am still looking at ways to make it smaller without crippling the function.

Mirrors :
http://rapidshare.de/files/5752978/PAV_Upd..._1.6.5.ZIP.html
https://a833.c1s1.net/seos/833/mpd/[email protected]%2E6%2E5%2EZIP

I'd be interested in the modify boot script if you can send it me

Public AnitVirus Updater

Mirror

Update V1.02 05/10/05
Corrected error in Sophos 32bit, it was extracting to the dos location
Added Elite Toolbar Remover
Added Restoration - File Recovery program
Added Drive Imager XML - Currently freeware, but the bat file will rename the first downloaded file as V1dixmlsetup.exe as this software may not remain free for long. Drive Image will allow you to create a image of a hdd or clone it. PAV Updater will also download the bartpe plugin version and extract it so you can clone or make a image from PAV CD without installing the software.
Added Rootkitty
Added EZPCFix
Updated links for AntiVir as the company appear to have stopped using the original server