I don't think my Anti-Virus Software is working correctly

[Tyler66]

Im using "Test String Viruses" to see if my AntiVirus software is working properly. I do this atleast once a month.
I did this recently to test my AntiVirus Software (Norton Internet Security & Kaspersky AntiVirus 2010 & Malwarebytes AntiMalware). Norton was working on the clock last night, but now its not detecting the "Test Strings" even during a scan. Kaspersky works on scan but it takes atleast 30 seconds to realize that there is a 'virus' in the system. Kaspersky also does not display messages that there is a 'virus' in the system. I feel that this will become a problem in the near future when its a real virus and not a "Test String".

[Ad Bot]

[Houdini]

Norton sucks it thinks most things are harmful and when something is harmful it comes up saying that it's not.
Get AVG.

[IkeTheGeneric]

Norton

There's your problem

[Tyler66]

Even if Norton was the problem which is not. my computer would always have Kaspersky running.
And I ensure you...Kaspersky kicks virus ass. And I dun liek AVG D:

[Houdini]

Even if Norton was the problem which is not. my computer would always have Kaspersky running.
And I ensure you...Kaspersky kicks virus ass. And I dun liek AVG D:

AVG is free and is better then Kaspersky and Norton together, besides having 2 anti-viruses running at the same time creates false positives.

[Tyler66]

AVG is free and is better then kaspersky and Norton together.

Pfft. Let me show you how Kaspersky kicks ass.
~Waiting for picture~

[A.R.C.]

Kaspersky sucks richard.

[tails]

AVAST
although not the newest version
My laptop crys now that the awesome male voice is gone.

[kanew2000]

Kaspersky and Norton sucks richard.

fixed

[Tyler66]

I dun feel leik edit.

Gentlemen, This is not a test string. But, look at is custom border, the color that says "You're Computer is so screwed", And the description of the Virus, Plus it contains a awsome pin poking alarm that makes all the other AntiVirus's jelous when thay hear it :U

Also, don't ask me where I get the viruses, its classified

[tails]

Downloading viruses on purpose

You're a real pro.

[Tyler66]

Downloading Loading viruses on purpose

You're a real pro.

Fixed, And yup its true.

[Houdini]

Searchprotocallhost.exe isn't a virus.

[Tyler66]

Searchprotocallhost.exe isn't a virus.

No, Thats not the virus silly.
Here, GameTheif.Win32.OnLineGames.sbwt

Edit: Searchprotocallhost.exe is a default program for Windows. Its what the Virus uses to cause havoc.

[Shad0wyone]

I just use Avast, I usually keep the file system shield off, it makes EVERYTHING slow. With that shield turned on, it takes about ten seconds just to open the UAC thing. Extremely annoying, so I just keep it off. As long as you're not stupid you shouldn't get viruses. Even using a basic firewall and AV.