Eicar's AV test files, NOD32 failed test???

I've just installed the trial version of NOD32 v2.5 and followed the steps in the sticky for Extra settings in NOD32. I wanted to check if I had done everything properly by using a test that doesn't use a malicious file, but will still trigger a response from the AV, thus ensuring the set-up is secure for my browser. I was also going to try sending one as an attachment to check if it would be caught in my Outlook Express 2k e/m ac. I was recommended Eicars Anti-virus test file.

I dl'ed the four files and scanned them with NOD32, but as far as I can tell the AV was unable to detect the files in zip archives. Here's the results from the log, maybe I'm wrong:

My Sygate Firewall also caught the following packet and I'm not sure what it means [looks like double dutch to me] but it seems to confirm that the AV failed the test afaik.

 

Hmm.. No problem detecting them here.
Also note when hitting "Scan & Clean" the number of files goes up to 6, not 4.

 

Hi Caine, welcome to Wilders.

you might like to have a run through this thread

Cheers

 

He already stated that he followed the suggestions in that post.

 

Sorry Mate, missed that part.

In that case the firewall must be affecting/disabling the download.

Cheers

 

I am also trying with the Eicar test and now have a doubt about archives:

http://img286.imageshack.us/img286/2858/nodnoncancella0oh.gif

The message says that the file eicar_com.zip is infected and may be cleaned, but all the buttons are deactivated.
Is this correct?

Can Nod clean archives ?

Thanks.

 

Seems good to me!!

 

iirc nod32 cant clean individual files inside an archive, but it gives u the option to delete the entire archive.