This article is best in checking out whether your antivirus software is running at its best or not. It was not known to many that how to check the antivirus software they are using is working properly or not. Please read the article for the details.1 – Click Start –> Open Notepad –>Step2 – Copy the code exactly in the notepad :X5O!P%@AP[4\PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*Step3 – Now Save it with the name fakevirus.exe in any of your folder/drives.Step4 – If this file got deleted immediately…then it means that your antivirus is working properly and updated !!Step5 – If this doesnt happens and you see the saved file in that folder do right click the file and select scan with your installed antivirus and if the scan shows the file then it means your antivirus is working properly but not updated with a new version, as best antivirus softwares detect any virus (at the same s electronic store econd when you save the same in your system)without your effort of going to specified folder and scanning the folder.Step6 – If it doesnt shows any kind of threats then you need to change your antivirus software immediately with some good one with the new version. Enjoy!!! ————————————————————– What is Antivirus? Antivirus software (anti-virus) is computer software used to identify and remove computer viruses, as well as many other types of harmful computer software, collectively referred to as malware. While the first antivirus software was designed exclusively to combat viruses, most modern antivirus software can protect against a wide range of malware, including worms, rootkits, and trojan horses.Modern antivirus software typically employ a variety of ways to identify a virus. Most antivirus software use signatures, identifying pieces of code found in a virus.
