Window's users, know that you must have an Anti-Virus installed to protect you from Malware. But have you ever seen your Anti-Virus pop-up and warn you that you are infected? If not, why not test it? No, I do not mean you should go out there and find Malware to purposely infect your computer. Test it with a fake Virus. NOTE* This is for fun purposes only and no, it is not a real virus. This is used to actually test Anti-Virus Software.

Create an empty ".txt" file.

Right click on your desktop >New> Text document

Start > Accessories > Notepad

2. Paste this code in the text file

X5O!P%@AP[4PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*

3. Save it and you should get a pop up from your ant-Virus to do a clean up.

That's it. I tried this using Microsoft Security Essentials. It worked! Below are some screenshots.

Again this will not harm your computer. Test at your own risk.

Thanks to EICAR.

Security, WebJuan ZepedaNovember 8, 2010Anti-Virus, Detection and Removal Tools, Malicious Software, Malware, Microsoft Security Essentials, Personal computer, Security, Spyware, VirusesComment