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Windows 7: Test your anti-malware/anti-virus protection with EICAR

View Poll Results: Is your software picking up the test file?
Yes, It was detected. My software stopped it in it's tracks. 69 95.83%
Yes, It was detected, but I had to scan the file. 1 1.39%
No detection. 0 0%
I have no clue what I am doing.... 2 2.78%
Voters: 72. You may not vote on this poll

15 Nov 2009   #31

Windows 7 32-Bit
 
 

Microsoft Security Essentials detected it right when I clicked Save.

Any anti-virus that can't even detect this doesn't deserve it's title.

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29 Nov 2009   #32

7600.16385 x86
 
 

KIS2010 blocked it all the second I click the download link.
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29 Nov 2009   #33
jav

Windows 7 Ultimate x86 SP1
 
 

Mcafee Virus scan Plus detected it!
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30 Nov 2009   #34

Windows Seven x64
Idaho
 
 

With Norton 2010 Internet Security it got before I could save or run it..
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09 Apr 2010   #35

windows 7 ultimate 32 bit
Assam
 
 

hi kosmo, when i tried to download the test file, my avast IS 5.0 detected the threat and aborted the connection immediately. this means my AV is working fine. its a relieve though......
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03 Jun 2010   #36

Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit
Macedonia
 
 

KIS 2010 didn't even let me open the download link :P
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03 Jun 2010   #37

window's 7
bermuda triangle
 
 

i download the file and
Name:  virus test.JPG
Views: 205
Size:  15.6 KB
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03 Jun 2010   #38

Windows 7 Ultimate 64 - OEM Service Pack 1
Droitwich Spa, England
 
 

Stood no chance with Kaspersky would not even let me open the link


Steve
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25 Dec 2010   #39

windows7 Ultimate SP1 x32bit
 
 

Thanks buddy!



Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by MadMatt View Post
KIS2010 blocked it all the second I click the download link.
Upgrade your KIS 2010 to 2011. 2011 Is superb.






Last edited by Airbot; 25 Dec 2010 at 10:44 PM..
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27 Dec 2010   #40

WDS 7 Home Pre.x64
 
 

Avast internet sec.Pro stopped it ..before i could download it .
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