Trojan Horse Virus Alert Starting Word 6.0.1 with SAM 4.0

- Microsoft Word for the Macintosh, version 6.0.1

SYMPTOMS

Each time you start Word on a Power Macintosh, you get the following Trojan horse virus alert:

   WARNING!!!  SAM has detected a strain of Trojan horse!
   The file containing the infection is Word 6.0.1.

RESOLUTION

Do one of the following:

Method 1

In the Warning dialog box from Sam, click the Stop button, shut down and then restart your computer.

Method 2

In the Warning dialog box, click Run Sam. Sam will run a virus check on Word. You will now be able to start Word without getting the warning.

STATUS

We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

Sam Intercept is manufactured by Symantec Corp., a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

For more information about Sam Intercept, contact Symantec.