Kaspersky Anti-Virus Specifications

Kaspersky Anti-Virus Product Details

Features:

 Essential Protection

  • Protects from viruses, Trojans and worms
  • Blocks spyware and adware
  • Scans files in real time (on access) and on demand
  • Scans email messages (regardless of email client)
  • Scans Internet traffic (regardless of browser)
  • Protects instant messengers (ICQ, MSN)
  • Provides proactive protection from unknown threats
  • Scans Java and Visual Basic scripts

Preventive Protection

  • Scans operating system and installed applications for vulnerabilities
  • Analyzes and closes Internet Explorer vulnerabilities
  • Disables links to malware sites
  • Detects viruses based on the packers used to compress code
  • Global threat monitoring (Kaspersky Security Network)

Advanced Protection & Recovery

  • The program can be installed on infected computers
  • Self-protection from being disabled or stopped
  • Restores correct system settings after removing malicious software
  • Tools for creating a rescue disk

Data & Identity Theft Protection

  • Disables links to fake (phishing) websites
  • Blocks all types of keyloggers

Usability

  • Automatic configuration during installation
  • Wizards for common tasks
  • Visual reports with charts and diagrams
  • Alerts provide all the information necessary for informed user decisions
  • Automatic or interactive mode
  • Round-the-clock technical support
  • Automatic database updates

System Requirements:

  • Microsoft XP or Vista
  • Intel Premium 300 MHz or higher
  • 256MB available RAM
  • 50MB free space on the hard drive
  • CD-ROM
  • Internet connection
  • Microsoft Windows Installer 2.0
 
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Kaspersky Anti-Virus

Manufacturer: Kaspersky
Version: 2009
Excellent
Overall Rating
Excellent
Ease of Use
Excellent
Effectiveness
Excellent
Updates
Excellent
Feature Set
Excellent
Ease of Installation
Excellent
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I heard Kaspersky was the best anti-virus software and bought it. Had a really bad experience because I could not uninstall my existing anti-virus software, after following their directions and every other thing I could think of. I contacted them by
by connect01 on April 13, 2009 02:36 PM MDT Atlanta, Georgia
64 of 85 found this review helpful
that Many antivirus now springs up but kaspersky 2009, that was most appropriate for the security of the data and the achievement system of the computer in your company, I have often used various sorts antivirus but not there really is one that is
by sugenk on April 08, 2009 11:05 AM MDT
21 of 70 found this review helpful
I have no doubt that this offers good protection but that is where the good news stops. This is a bit complicated to install, takes a lot of troubleshooting and nothing is straightforward. Thus the support offered by the company is important. I have no
by bluemouse on May 27, 2009 10:26 AM MDT Austin, Texas
16 of 19 found this review helpful
Why is Kaspersky so user-unfriendly in that even a simple question requires payment for an
by drwpt on May 27, 2009 10:26 AM MDT Vero Beach, Florida
12 of 17 found this review helpful
Kaspersky no doubt offers one of the best protection ever in a security product. Unfortunately, you need to be a genius to operate it. Many of its features are well hidden and it causes problems occasionally too. It actually deleted one of my System
by admiralronnie on June 09, 2009 10:42 AM MDT
7 of 10 found this review helpful

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by anitaaggarwal May 20, 2009 8:12 AM MDT
I agree tht kaspersky is not tht g8....
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