Microsoft Anti-Virus Err Msg: File <Filename> Was Changed (97808)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.0
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.2
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.21
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.22
This article was previously published under Q97808

SYMPTOMS

You may receive the following message when you run Microsoft Anti-Virus:
File <filename> was changed

CAUSE

This message occurs if either of the following conditions exist:
  • You upgraded from a beta version of MS-DOS Upgrade to a later or final version.

    -or-
  • You ran Central Point Anti-Virus before upgrading to MS-DOS 6.x and Microsoft Anti-Virus.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, do the following:
  1. Delete the CHKLIST.MS or CHKLIST.CPS file from the DOS directory.
  2. Run Microsoft Anti-Virus (MSAV.EXE) or Microsoft Anti-Virus for Windows (MWAV.EXE).
  3. Delete all CHECKSUM files. If you are running the MS-DOS-based version, press the F7 key. If you are running the Windows-based version, choose Delete CHKLIST Files from the Scan menu.
  4. Scan your drive(s) to create new CHECKSUM files.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:2/20/2002
Keywords:KB97808
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