looking for a virus to test anti-virus software

[Tank5489]

I wasn't really sure where else to to post this but I'm setting up a Microsoft network for my home to learn from and play with and before I put anything valuable on it I want to test the anti-virus software. I'm looking for something That would really stress the Software. Like I'm talking the Hiroshima of viruses. If you could tell me the name and where i could find it that would be great. Long live TUX!

[stmiller]

iedefender, antivirus 2008, etc. There are tons out there like those. Search google and consider yourself warned... :)

[Dr. C]

Spam is a very good source of Windows viruses, delivered right to your mailbox. As previous posters have said consider your self warned.

[LaRoza]

It would be very inappropriate to link to such things, but PM me and I'll send you links to sites where you can get such things.

[Oldsoldier2003]

I think googling would be your best bet on this request. I am hesitant to leave this thread open because, well because it's just not right :) The line will be crossed the moment someone posts a malicious link- so I'm going to nip it in the bud.

[Oldsoldier2003]

Thread closed. Further communications can be done by PM or in other venues.