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Expand Up @@ -52,7 +52,9 @@ You can run an antivirus detection test to verify that the device is properly on
1. Copy the following string: `X5O!P%@AP[4\PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*`.

2. Paste the string into a `.TXT` file and save it as `EICAR.txt`.


3. Open a Command Prompt and run: `type EICAR.txt`.

### Linux/macOS

1. Ensure that real-time protection is enabled. Run the following command and confirm the output is `"true"`:
Expand Down Expand Up @@ -86,4 +88,4 @@ You can run an antivirus detection test to verify that the device is properly on
- [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - demonstration scenarios](defender-endpoint-demonstrations.md)
- [Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows Overview](microsoft-defender-antivirus-windows.md)
- [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Linux](microsoft-defender-endpoint-linux.md)
- [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on macOS](microsoft-defender-endpoint-mac.md)
- [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on macOS](microsoft-defender-endpoint-mac.md)