Test the functionality of your ANTIVIRUS

1. Open Notepad program.
2. Copy paste below code and save the file with your desire name. (e.g : abc). It is recommended to save it as executable file such as "virus.exe".

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

Remember to select "All files" in the "Save as type" field. This how the file looks like;

Wait after a while and the AV windows pops up.

You can also save as "txt" file but you need to scan the text file manually.

* If your antivirus can detect this file as a virus, that means your AV is working just fine provided that your AV supports the EICAR test file.

* This test file allows you to test your AV software without using the real computer virus.

*  If your AV does not detect it, just delete the file. It has no use at all. Do not worry! it is COMPLETELY HARMLESS.

Editted : 
22 September 2013