Performing a Test Scan Parent topic

Procedure

  1. Enable Real-time Scan on the client.
  2. Copy the following string and paste it into Notepad or any plain text editor: X5O!P%@AP[4\PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*
  3. Save the file as EICAR.com to a temp directory. OfficeScan immediately detects the file.
  4. To test other computers on the network, attach the EICAR.com file to an email message and send it to one of the computers.
    Tip
    Tip
    Trend Micro recommends packaging the EICAR file using compression software (such as WinZip) and then performing another test scan.