Resolved: Anti virus tests

saeed25 · 01-03-2009

hi,
i have a package that the publisher told me it contains 100 viruses and we wanna test the power of each updated anti viruses
now i wanna ask u,can we trust this test?is it a good factor to know which anti viruses is more powerful in detecting?

Axephilic · 01-03-2009

Hi and welcome to PCHF!

I don't recommend having any virus' on your computer on purpose. If you want to test a file against most of the popular virus scanners, I would use VirusTotal - Free Online Virus and Malware Scan.

I would delete the "package" asap.

Regards,
Adam

Gandalf · 01-03-2009

Welcome to PCHF.

I would have to say that that kind of test would not prove much.
All AV companies know what viruses are out and how to remove them.

In my opinion, it is more a case of which GUI do I likes more.
How easy it is for me to operate.
Will the AV interfere with any of my software?
Will the AV hang up during installation?
Will the AV warn me of a new outbreak?
There are more concerns as well. Each user has their own conditions as to which AV they go with.

I hope this has helped you.

chiaz · 01-03-2009

It is not a factor at all.

One of the key factors in commercial anti-virus benchmark tests is their response to new infections. I would safely bet that the malware in this "package" of yours are old. All decent (even those semi-decent) anti-virus programs will be able to detect old infections. That is why your idea of the test will not work.

My advice is to leave these sort of tests and reviews to the professionals. Don't risk your computer like that, it's not worth it.

saeed25 · 01-03-2009

Originally Posted by Axephilic

Hi and welcome to PCHF!

I don't recommend having any virus' on your computer on purpose. If you want to test a file against most of the popular virus scanners, I would use VirusTotal - Free Online Virus and Malware Scan.

I would delete the "package" asap.

Regards,
Adam

hi
dear friend,i know that website,but i wanted to know,is this factor true for testing an anti virus program or not?
i don't think that it is true becoz its not clarify that all of these 100 ,are viruses or not??

Welcome to PCHF.

hey,thanks dear...

I would have to say that that kind of test would not prove much.
All AV companies know what viruses are out and how to remove them.

In my opinion, it is more a case of which GUI do I likes more.
How easy it is for me to operate.
Will the AV interfere with any of my software?
Will the AV hang up during installation?
Will the AV warn me of a new outbreak?
There are more concerns as well. Each user has their own conditions as to which AV they go with.

I hope this has helped you

yes i know
but i wanna know about the power of each program!i wanna compare program's power in detecting and clearing the viruses!!!

saeed25 · 01-03-2009

below is the address of files in rapid share,would any one test it for me and tell how many infected files are in it?

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Jelly Bean · 01-20-2009

Hello,

Is this matter now Resolved/Answered/Fixed?

Or do you still require help?

Please post back if you still need assistance.

Jelly Bean.

01-03-2009	#1
saeed25 Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 33 PC Experience: PC Illiterate	Anti virus tests hi, i have a package that the publisher told me it contains 100 viruses and we wanna test the power of each updated anti viruses now i wanna ask u,can we trust this test?is it a good factor to know which anti viruses is more powerful in detecting?

01-03-2009	#2
Axephilic Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wisconsin, US Posts: 1,397 PC Experience: Very Experienced	Re: Anti virus tests Hi and welcome to PCHF! I don't recommend having any virus' on your computer on purpose. If you want to test a file against most of the popular virus scanners, I would use VirusTotal - Free Online Virus and Malware Scan. I would delete the "package" asap. Regards, Adam __________________

01-03-2009	#3
Gandalf Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California, USA Posts: 4,381 PC Experience: PC Guru	Re: Anti virus tests Welcome to PCHF. I would have to say that that kind of test would not prove much. All AV companies know what viruses are out and how to remove them. In my opinion, it is more a case of which GUI do I likes more. How easy it is for me to operate. Will the AV interfere with any of my software? Will the AV hang up during installation? Will the AV warn me of a new outbreak? There are more concerns as well. Each user has their own conditions as to which AV they go with. I hope this has helped you. __________________ Klaatu Barada Nikto < Pre-Work ><CPUID>< SFC >< AV Scan >< BSOD >< Belarc ><How-To Geek> Join the PC Help Forum WCG Team and fight cancer with us!

01-03-2009	#4
chiaz Senior Security Analyst Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 5,120 PC Experience: PC Guru	Re: Anti virus tests It is not a factor at all. One of the key factors in commercial anti-virus benchmark tests is their response to new infections. I would safely bet that the malware in this "package" of yours are old. All decent (even those semi-decent) anti-virus programs will be able to detect old infections. That is why your idea of the test will not work. My advice is to leave these sort of tests and reviews to the professionals. Don't risk your computer like that, it's not worth it. __________________ I vouch only for my own advice. You may want to take others' with a pinch of salt. More if necessary.

01-03-2009	#5
saeed25 Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 33 PC Experience: PC Illiterate	Re: Anti virus tests Originally Posted by Axephilic Hi and welcome to PCHF! I don't recommend having any virus' on your computer on purpose. If you want to test a file against most of the popular virus scanners, I would use VirusTotal - Free Online Virus and Malware Scan. I would delete the "package" asap. Regards, Adam hi dear friend,i know that website,but i wanted to know,is this factor true for testing an anti virus program or not? i don't think that it is true becoz its not clarify that all of these 100 ,are viruses or not?? Welcome to PCHF. hey,thanks dear... I would have to say that that kind of test would not prove much. All AV companies know what viruses are out and how to remove them. In my opinion, it is more a case of which GUI do I likes more. How easy it is for me to operate. Will the AV interfere with any of my software? Will the AV hang up during installation? Will the AV warn me of a new outbreak? There are more concerns as well. Each user has their own conditions as to which AV they go with. I hope this has helped you yes i know but i wanna know about the power of each program!i wanna compare program's power in detecting and clearing the viruses!!!

01-03-2009	#6
saeed25 Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 33 PC Experience: PC Illiterate	Re: Anti virus tests below is the address of files in rapid share,would any one test it for me and tell how many infected files are in it? HTML Code: Removed Last edited by Hengis; 01-03-2009 at 10:01 AM.

01-20-2009	#7
Jelly Bean Stoooooopid Girl. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Swansea Posts: 12,700 PC Experience: None.	Re: Anti virus tests Hello, Is this matter now Resolved/Answered/Fixed? Or do you still require help? Please post back if you still need assistance. Jelly Bean. __________________ Rwy'n ceisio fy ngorau.

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