Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 [OLD VERSION]

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 [OLD VERSION] Features

Additional Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 [OLD VERSION] Information

Kaspersky Anti-Virus raises the bar for traditional anti-virus protection from all types of malicious programs.

Scans files, email messages and Internet traffic. .

Scans operating system and installed application for vulnerabilities. .

The navigation bar provides quick access to the application's functions, including anti-virus scans and updating tasks.

Protects Your PC From:
Viruses and worms Spyware and trojans Hijacking and botnets Identity theft and phishing

Kaspersky Users are Making the Smart Choice
People have challenged the Anti-Malware industry. Application incompatibilities and slow performance are simply not acceptable. Meanwhile, the alarming growth in cybercrime is making the Internet an increasingly dangerous place to work and play. A new approach is needed.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 is designed specifically to meet these challenges.
Improving on our previous award-winning products we've fully integrated a revolutionary new mix of technology designed to provide the highest level of protection possible against cybercriminals. Up to 7x faster than prior versions, Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 empowers you to harness the power of the Internet, without the constant worry of identity theft and malicious attacks that hijack your computer. And Kaspersky has drastically improved performance.

Faster and safer without getting in your way. It's the smart choice. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 provides the necessary tools for protecting your PC. An easy-to-use interface drives a comprehensive approach to protecting information.

Essential Protection
Protects from viruses, Trojans and worms. Blocks spyware and adware. Scans files, email messages and Internet traffic. Protects instant messengers (ICQ, MSN). Provides proactive protection from unknown threats.

Preventative Protection
Scans operating system and application for vulnerabilities. Analyzes and closes Internet Explorer vulnerabilities. Disables links to malware sites. Global threat monitoring (Kaspersky Security Network).

Advanced Protection & Recovery
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 and Identity Theft Protection
Disables links to phishing web sites. Blocks all types of keyloggers.

Usability
Automatic configuration during installation. Wizards for common tasks. Visual reports with charts and diagrams. Automatic or expert user modes. Automatic database updates.

What Customers Say About Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 [OLD VERSION]:

I have to admit that Kaspersky does i very good job in identifying viruses and potentially harmful programmes, but what it does after identifying - i am not so sure. i have been using Kaspersky for almost 6 months now so i have had ample time to try it out. The first option given is to clean - usually this does not work; then it gives the option to delete- more often than not this also does not work so you end choosing the option to skip almost all the time. I started using this product at a time my laptop had been infected with a virus that Mcafee could not remove, hence my system crashed.I tried out kaspersky the virus was identified and deleted. However, it deleted the system file the virus was attached to so i had to re-install my OS. I am not much of a computer expert so i am left confounded as to the status of the identified harmful programme.So while kaspersky has done a good job identifying viruses, what it does with them - i dont know.At least, my system has not had any problem running since i installed the anti-virus so i guess it must be doing some work. So i give it three stars cause it solved my problem but it is hard to figure out how it works.

I've used the Norton, McAfee, AVG and Microsoft's Security Essentials software and probably others that I cannot remember. I found little in Kaspersky Anti-Virus to make it worth the money. One can easily download the AVG freeware or, better yet, sign up for Microsoft's free Security Essentials and be done with worrying about a virus.I've been in this business since the beginning - building my first computer from a magazine article while a graduate student in 1973. They each offer an automatic update feature and I've never suffered viral damage. If one is free, and the others cost, the choice decision seems easy.

It's free, and chances are you already have it. I'm unaware of the history/reason my software, which was released just a few months ago, is already replaced -- too many errors. This hunch is reinforced by their lack of support - after you buy it, they seem not to care if it works for you.But my BIGGEST problem with this, is that anti-virus protection should be free. I used to run AVG, and loved it, but the new version is too clunky, lots of crashes. The best currently is "hostsman" (and yes, it's free too).And for firewall, the most recent IT studies say that the Windows XP or Vista firewall works as well as any other. this is a decent piece of software, not great. Not sure.Anyway.

I agree with a lot of the complaints on the Amazon reviews - no product support, virus protection lacks (lots of false positives), and reports are not terribly useful. There are also some problems registering the product - they *really* want you to buy a new box every time, for every computer, which always causes problems.My big problem with Kaspersky is a hint of greed behind the product line -- anybody who puts excessive protections on their software, at the expense of consumer convenience, has profit (not functionality or customer satisfaction) as their #1 goal. First, (writing in Nov 2009) I believe the 2009 version I currently have is already outdated. The best one right now, according to reviews of the experts, is Avast. I've never had problems with Avast (except that it wants to update too often, but it only takes a few seconds). *Everybody* should be running a hosts file, which Kaspersky completely ignores. I haven't had a problem in 4 years (and the last trojan was because my brother-in-law disabled the hosts protection on my laptop to download a game). But if you're on Vista, it's got some pretty decent safeguards already, and may not work well with 3rd party software.My bottom line is, the computer is a tool which I want to *work* when I turn it on, not spend time or energy cleaning up viruses or other crap, and I should have to spend a fortune protecting it.

recall. If you're running Me, 2000, or earlier, try ZoneEdit (also free).If you're running Vista, you may want to try some of their built-in safeguards. If Kaspersky really believes in investing energy into this product, they should make it free to consumers and charge for upgrades/advances applications (such as network and business accounts). The fact is, this is already the business model for the top rated antivirus softwares.So here's my recommendation: Get a free antivirus. I tried Vista for a while, and went back to XP (too clunky). So I wish you good luck and happy, trouble-free surfing.

Clicking in McAfee took me to the McAfee file, which I opened, and that started the removal process. I, of course, uninstalled McAfee first, before trying to install Kaspersky, only to be told there was still something left on the PC by McAfee, that was blocking the installation of Kaspersky. After fixing the Error 1500 problem, Kaspersky installed immediately. I then went to "techincal assistance" or whatever it was called, on the Kaspersky CD, and immediately saw a question about what to do if a third party security system was blocking installation.

Next, I did a full scan, and Kaspersky found 4 infected files with something "very dangerous" in them.Two weeks later, the daily updates for Kaspersky install very quickly, even on dial-up. Clicking that in, I discovered there were tools for McAfee, Norton's, etc. to remove the problem file. I got this version of Kaspersky last year, but just needed it this month, when my McAfee VirusScan Plus expired. McAfee had a maintenance feature, though, and this version of Kaspersky does not; so, I'm going to have to remember to start doing maintenance PC stuff now. (For the solution to that error, please read my review of Corel Photo Album 7).

I then had to update, since this version of the software is so old. That went quickly also, thought I was hooked up to my sister's high speed router, and not my usual dial-up connection.so, I don't know how fast or slow the update would have been with dial-up.

Also, interestingly, Kaspersky does not have a firewall, although it does have spyware protection. That sort of thing makes me cringe.

And they don't slow down my PC. After then going back to installing Kaspersky, I got my old friend Error 1500.

That has nothing to do with the Kaspersky software, and everything to do with my PC or Vista. McAfee's updates slowed down my PC, and sometimes they were so long, I had to go hook up my laptop to my sister's high speed router to do them.

Thus, you must use your Windows firewall, which is fine with me.as long as I don't have to use Windows Defender.Thus, so far, I'm happy with Kaspersky.and am looking forward to hopefully an uneventful year.

FYI - this product would not install. Software telling me that I needed to remove software that never existed on the computer.hours of time wasted and had to return to seller for refund.