how to testing virus scan?

[vaporize]

i have norton antivirus 2003 pro and i dont know if it is working properly. where i can download a fake virus to test if my antivirus sofware is working? is there any other way to test it? thanks

This is not General Hardware related.

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[thorin]

Assuming it's a legit copy call the 1-800 number and ask them.

Or visit a few warez sites and download a non-distructive trojan that you can install, test with, and remove.

Thorin

 

[xenos500]

No, I wouldnt install any type of trojan.

"Using real viruses for testing in the real world is rather like setting fire to the dustbin in your office to see whether the smoke detector is working. Such a test will give meaningful results, but with unappealing, unacceptable risks." - eicar.org


http://www.eicar.org/anti_virus_test_file.htm

 

[overclock]

Post your e-mail. I'm sure someone will help you out. 🙂

 

[SgtZulu]

WTF does this have to do with general hardware

 

[Unforgiven]

follow the link that xenos500 provided. ive used it before and my anti virus noticed the downloaded virus right away.

 

[vaporize]

thanks xenos500, the test files worked great. it detected it even before i could click save on the download file.
http://www.eicar.org/anti_virus_test_file.htm
everyone should try this site because if your scanner cant detect this fake virus then your antivirus is just taking up free resources. i posted this in general hardware because i usually dont get a quick response in the software section.

 

[thorin]

Originally posted by: xenos500
No, I wouldnt install any type of trojan.

"Using real viruses for testing in the real world is rather like setting fire to the dustbin in your office to see whether the smoke detector is working. Such a test will give meaningful results, but with unappealing, unacceptable risks." - eicar.org


http://www.eicar.org/anti_virus_test_file.htm

Yawn. Testing with a fake is like going straight from a computer model to production and hoping that your air plane doesn't fall outta the sky.....I'd rather do some Wind Tunnel testing and miniatures.....

Thorin