Sometimes we don't know whether our antivirus is working properly or not.To detect it,here i will show one trick using notepad. Now we will going to create a exe file like test virus,and then we will make a scan by our corresponding antivirus.If our antivirus detects the file means, it works properly.Otherwise we have to make a move.Lets start it...!!!!
You can also test your anti-virus program using notepad. Follow the steps below to know more:
Step 1: Open Notepad.
Step 2: Copy the code give below in the notepad file:
X5O!P%@AP[4PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*
Step 3: Save it with an .exe extension like testvirus.exe
As soon as you save this file, your anti virus program will detect the file (virus) instantly and will attempt to delete it. If this happens then your Antivirus is working properly. If not, then its time to change your anti-virus program.
Disclaimer: The EICAR test file (#3) is a 16-bit application and cannot be tested 64-bit versions of Windows.
You can also test your anti-virus program using notepad. Follow the steps below to know more:
Step 1: Open Notepad.
Step 2: Copy the code give below in the notepad file:
X5O!P%@AP[4PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*
Step 3: Save it with an .exe extension like testvirus.exe
As soon as you save this file, your anti virus program will detect the file (virus) instantly and will attempt to delete it. If this happens then your Antivirus is working properly. If not, then its time to change your anti-virus program.
Disclaimer: The EICAR test file (#3) is a 16-bit application and cannot be tested 64-bit versions of Windows.
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