Testing AntiVirus software
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Testing AntiVirus software
Dear friends,
Congratulations on openning this new subforum ( computer & internet section ) and I am glad to post the first topic in it. I will do my best to post valuable & rarely known posts in this new forum.
let's start with this topic ..... Testing AntiVirus software
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We will create a fake virus to test the antivirus software.. These r the steps :
1- Create a new text file and copy paste this phrase to it : X5O!P%@AP[4\PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*
2- Save the file.
3 - Change the file extension to ( com ).
4 - Change the file name to eicar.
!!! NoW, U have finished making the test virus ( fake virus ) !!! ,
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This virus is just a test virus & have no harmful effects
After doing the above steps, Yr antivirus software will show an alert saying that this file is detected as a virus called ( eicar test file ).
The alert may be shown after the first step & before doing the other steps. This depends on the antivirus software that u use.
The alert proves that the antivirus software is working.
for more information about this virus, check www.eicar.org .. or search google for this phrase : eicar test file ... Also, u can ask me.
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I knew this matter while surfing the internet & I am sure that few people know it.
Try 2 do the steps, I am waiting yr reply with the result.
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Best wishes & regards
I hope u benefit from this topic
GoodBye.
Congratulations on openning this new subforum ( computer & internet section ) and I am glad to post the first topic in it. I will do my best to post valuable & rarely known posts in this new forum.
let's start with this topic ..... Testing AntiVirus software
********************************************
We will create a fake virus to test the antivirus software.. These r the steps :
1- Create a new text file and copy paste this phrase to it : X5O!P%@AP[4\PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*
2- Save the file.
3 - Change the file extension to ( com ).
4 - Change the file name to eicar.
!!! NoW, U have finished making the test virus ( fake virus ) !!! ,
--
This virus is just a test virus & have no harmful effects
After doing the above steps, Yr antivirus software will show an alert saying that this file is detected as a virus called ( eicar test file ).
The alert may be shown after the first step & before doing the other steps. This depends on the antivirus software that u use.
The alert proves that the antivirus software is working.
for more information about this virus, check www.eicar.org .. or search google for this phrase : eicar test file ... Also, u can ask me.
---------------
---------------
I knew this matter while surfing the internet & I am sure that few people know it.
Try 2 do the steps, I am waiting yr reply with the result.
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----
---
--
-
Best wishes & regards
I hope u benefit from this topic
GoodBye.
Best regards,
[highlight=yellow]Hosam[/highlight]
Forum administration member
Petroleum engineering B.Sc
3-2010 : 3-2011
Assistant petroleum production consultant
3-2011 till now
Well completion & workover supervisor
[highlight=yellow]Hosam[/highlight]
Forum administration member
Petroleum engineering B.Sc
3-2010 : 3-2011
Assistant petroleum production consultant
3-2011 till now
Well completion & workover supervisor
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In my opinion : The best 3 companies providing antivirus software r : bitdefender, kaspersky, esetBrainmolester wrote:It works.... I tried it and it deleted the file ...i GUESS my *aked Antivirus works.......can anyone share what antivirus is used the most?!?!??! that will be very helpful... if anyone has a 'freecopy' pleaseshare it with the others....
I prefer eset & kaspersky .. Eset is the best 1 for old or slow computers
There r also other good antivirus software. but generally the best in my opinion r eset & kaspersky.
My problem with eset products is that it need cracks & I don't recommend using cracks with antivirus software, It may affect its efficiency.
So, I recommend u 2 use kaspersky as I found a way to use it without cracks.
U can download the latest version of kaspersky internet security 7 ( trial ) from :
ftp://dnl-eu10.kaspersky-labs.com/produ ... .325en.exe
or
http://rapidshare.com/files/121895699/k ... .325en.exe
& get a license ( key ) file from the table in this link
http://www.kavkiskey.com/DownLoad/?File ... 215026.key
Whenever u get a message saying that the key is not suitable, try another one..
I am waiting replies and questions.
Best regards,
[highlight=yellow]Hosam[/highlight]
Forum administration member
Petroleum engineering B.Sc
3-2010 : 3-2011
Assistant petroleum production consultant
3-2011 till now
Well completion & workover supervisor
[highlight=yellow]Hosam[/highlight]
Forum administration member
Petroleum engineering B.Sc
3-2010 : 3-2011
Assistant petroleum production consultant
3-2011 till now
Well completion & workover supervisor
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Great!!!! I like your reply..... but I used Kav before for about 2 yeas and thought it was great!!!!!I looked hard for a key files and so I found one for 3 years.....i used it.... about 1 year ago it got spotted and it was black listed!! It sucks!!! especially when I had it installed on several computers including my dad's and my girlfriends, thinking I was cool... so I had to change them all to something more simple... NOW I AM USING SYMANTEC ANTIVIRUS. Make sure you use the version before the norton association with them... it is usually called symantec 9 or 10. This version has no limits on time and it is about 35 megs and it updates automatically from the internet.... I think this version is great!!! Up to you people to try it.... I really recommend it, especially that it works for xp and vista... Please post more interesting antivirus softs.....I uploaded 2 version.. try them and enjoy..http://www.4shared.com/dir/4754740/d3f6 ... aring.html
First of all, I think it is an excellent idea to extend the coverage of the web page.
Thanks for that Fanarco.
Regarding antivirus softawares I was having some problems updating the one I got, and a friend of mine advise me about a very good one, IT'S FREE, and updates itself every day. It is AVG.
For downloading:
http://free.grisoft.com/
There is the free version that have the basics and the full version. The free version keeps your computer free of viruses and troyans
Give a try, and let me know how do you like it.
Thanks for that Fanarco.
Regarding antivirus softawares I was having some problems updating the one I got, and a friend of mine advise me about a very good one, IT'S FREE, and updates itself every day. It is AVG.
For downloading:
http://free.grisoft.com/
There is the free version that have the basics and the full version. The free version keeps your computer free of viruses and troyans
Give a try, and let me know how do you like it.