It is for distribution as the “EICAR Standard Anti-Virus Test File.” The file is a legitimate DOS program and produces sensible results when running (it prints the message “EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!”). This file is a dummy virus that simulates like a virus that is provided by EICAR. In case you have disabled the real-time protection, run a scan for this file. First is the EICAR test file, which acts as fake, but registered virus, and the second is AMTSO Security Features Check Tools. There are two ways to test if your antivirus or antimalware or Security Software is working. How to check if your AntiVirus is working on Windows 10 Here is a small test which you can do in case you are not sure if your antivirus program is working fine on Windows 10.
One beautiful morning you see things not working, and finally, you realize that it’s your antivirus program that was not working at all. Most of the time, we install the Anti Virus or the antimalware programs and relax that they are working fine.
