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## What is the EICAR test virus?

The European Institute for Computer Antivirus Research (EICAR) has developed a test "virus" you can use to test your product installation and configuration. This file is an inert text file whose binary pattern is included in the virus pattern file from most antivirus vendors. It is not a virus and does not contain any program code.
You can download the EICAR test virus from the following URLs:
www.eicar.org/anti_virus_test_file.htm
Alternatively, you can create your own EICAR test virus by typing the following into a text file, and then naming the file "`eicar.com`":
`X5O!P%@AP[4\PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*`

| ##### Note Flush the cache in the cache server and local browser before testing.