You can also test your anti virus program for its effectiveness using a
simple notepad trick. Follow the steps
below to know more: * Open Notepad.
* Copy the code give below in the notepad
file:
X5O!P%@AP[4PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-
STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*
* 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)
immediately and will attempt to delete it.
If this happens then your Antivirus is
working properly. If not, then its time to
look for some other reliable program.
