Window’s users, know that you must have an Anti-Virus installed to protect you from Malware. But have you ever seen your Anti-Virus pop-up and warn you that you are infected? If not, why not test it? No, I do not mean you should go out there and find Malware to purposely infect your computer. Test it with a fake Virus.

NOTE:  This is for fun purposes only and no, it is not a real virus. This is used to actually test Anti-Virus Software.

1. Create an empty “.txt” file. ( Right click on your desktop >New> Text document ) or  Start > Accessories > Notepad
2. Paste this code in the text file:
   

   X5O!P%@AP[4\PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*

3. Save it and you should get a pop up from your anti-Virus (or scan it ) to do a clean up.

That’s it. I tried this using avast! Antivirus. It worked! Below are some screenshots.

 Again this will not harm your computer.  Test at your own risk.