Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 [OLD VERSION]

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 [OLD VERSION] Offers little more than the free versions available - Lee S. Mairs - Romney, WV United States
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. I've used the Norton, McAfee, AVG and Microsoft's Security Essentials software and probably others that I cannot remember. 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!
I got this version of Kaspersky last year, but just needed it this month, when my McAfee VirusScan Plus expired. 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. That sort of thing makes me cringe! 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. Clicking that in, I discovered there were tools for McAfee, Norton's, etc. to remove the problem file. Clicking in McAfee took me to the McAfee file, which I opened, and that started the removal process.

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. (For the solution to that error, please read my review of Corel Photo Album 7.) After fixing the Error 1500 problem, Kaspersky installed immediately. 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. 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. And they don't slow down my PC. 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. 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. Also, interestingly, Kaspersky does not have a firewall, although it does have spyware protection. 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. Kaspersky Lab: KAV801121 With a new, super-fast and efficient anti-virus engine, Kaspersky Anti-Virus raises the bar for traditional anti-virus protection from all types of malicious programs. You can be confident that your computer and your confidential information are safe as you work and surf the internet.

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

Scans files, email messages and Internet traffic. Click to enlarge.

Scans operating system and installed application for vulnerabilities. Click to enlarge.

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.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 [OLD VERSION]

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