System 7: Virex Compatibility


Is the Virex INIT compatible with System 7? Some customers experience
printer errors when printing from a system with the Virex INIT v.3.1
loaded. The compatibility reports say it's compatible, but disabling the
INIT corrects the problem.


The Virex program is compatible with System 7, but the Virex INIT is not
fully compatible.  Note that at least version 3.5 is available, with
improved compatibility. Check with Relay Technology (formely Microcom) for the
latest information. Here is Relay Technology's (formely Microcom) recommended
workaround:

1) Disable checking on file opening.  Checking at disk insertion should
  work fine.

2) Put the Virex INIT in the root level of the System Folder. Create an
  alias for the INIT, and place it in the Control Panels folder.

Article Change History  
23 July 1993 - Company title changed from Microcom to Relay Technology.
2 September 1992 - Updated, to note that at least version 3.5 of Virex is
                  available.

Published Date: Feb 18, 2012