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| 26 Feb 2010 | #1 |
| | Is there a way to test you On-Demand protection? I was wondering if there was a way to test your on demand protection for your anti-virus. Sort of like a leaktest for firewalls, but for your anti-virus...or is this too dangerous as you basically have to download a file that is a virus in order to test this? |
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| 26 Feb 2010 | #2 |
| | Hi there, the best way to test your AV is to download virus files from Malwarebytes Forum and then execute it to see if your AV catches it. But since it may prove fatal, I'd strongly recommend you to 1st install Shadow Defender - the easiest PC/laptop security and privacy protection tool and then run your C drive in shadow mode so that whatever changes you make or whatever harm the virus causes, a quick feboot and you are back to normal. |
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| 26 Feb 2010 | #3 |
| | Would not suggest testing your home pc against these sort of tests. If you do wish to test , please image your machine for restoration purposes. |
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| 26 Feb 2010 | #4 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by shortmantuff  I was wondering if there was a way to test your on demand protection for your anti-virus. Sort of like a leaktest for firewalls, but for your anti-virus...or is this too dangerous as you basically have to download a file that is a virus in order to test this? If you think your computer has been breached disable your AV & run an online scan like Eset or Kaspersky  |
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| 26 Feb 2010 | #5 |
| | Thanks guys. Seems like too much work. I don't think I've been breached. I'm just a curious fellow |
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| 26 Feb 2010 | #6 |
| | Have you tried 'Shields Up'? They can test your security to show you where you have weaknesses. |
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| 27 Feb 2010 | #7 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by shortmantuff I was wondering if there was a way to test your on demand protection for your anti-virus. Sort of like a leaktest for firewalls, but for your anti-virus...or is this too dangerous as you basically have to download a file that is a virus in order to test this?
Quote: Originally Posted by Dinesh Hi there, the best way to test your AV is to download virus files from Malwarebytes Forum and then execute it to see if your AV catches it. But since it may prove fatal, I'd strongly recommend you to 1st install Shadow Defender - the easiest PC/laptop security and privacy protection tool and then run your C drive in shadow mode so that whatever changes you make or whatever harm the virus causes, a quick feboot and you are back to normal. |
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| 27 Feb 2010 | #8 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by brady Would not suggest testing your home pc against these sort of tests. If you do wish to test , please image your machine for restoration purposes. |
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| 27 Feb 2010 | #9 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by CarlTR6 Excellent advice. |
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