[comp.virus] Mac System File access time

OSPWD%EMUVM1.BITNET@VMA.CC.CMU.EDU (Peter W. Day) (09/16/89)

Someone recently mentioned that they were having problems loading an
application (not enough memory), noticed that the Modified date on
their Mac System File had changed, wondered if they had a viral
infection, but could not detect any with Disinfectant. The System file
gets modified whenever the Chooser is run, so a change in the Modified
date does not in itself indicate infection. While I don't know the
cause of the suddenly inadequate memory, the user should try removing
all INITS from theSystem Folder and then see if the program will load.