Comment on Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 – 3 Users [Old Version] by Leslie.
Solid antivirus protection,
I have this software installed on a desktop and a laptop with Windows XP. It’s been running for a few days now and it is performing well. It was easy to configure and does what I expect from an anitvirus program. It updates automatically, scans files and email and monitors incoming web traffic for dangerous scripts. It doesn’t slow down my system or nag me with pop-ups. Once it’s configured it disappears into the background. To be clear, any program that’s running in the background is going to use some memory. This software has a small footprint in comparison to others and no slow down was experienced.
Prior to installation I removed the antivirus software I was currently running as recommended in the quick start instruction guide. After removal I put the Kaspersky DVD in the computer and it popped up a user friendly interface and I began the installation.
The first thing I did after installation was complete was to click on the ‘Update’ button which downloaded the current antivirus database. The software will do this automatically in the future. The default settings are optimal for most users and can be left as is. More experienced or adventurous users may want to go into the settings section and tweak the configurations for better performance. Don’t worry, there is a ‘restore’ button which will return settings to factory configuration if it gets messed up.
I wanted to test the software to see if it was working and would detect a virus. I am hesitent to inject a live virus into my system so instead I ran the EICAR virus test and Kaspersky generated a warning and deleted the file immediately. I didn’t even have to run a scan, it just picked it up. (EICAR is a fake virus and is safe to put on your computer. To run the EICAR test do a google search and follow the instructions on one of the many sites it will direct you to).
The program comes with a set of tools including:
– Rescue disk wizard.
– Microsoft Windows Troubleshooting. Searches for damaged and irregular settings caused by malware, system failure, or incorrectly functioning system utilities.
– Privacy cleaner.
– Browser configuration. Analyzes internet explorer settings for security issues.
A few other features which I have not yet tested are instant messenger scanning, a virtual keyboard and game mode. Online and technical support is available.
I’ve tried many different antivirus programs and this is one I would recommend. It doesn’t use up a lot of memory or suffer from the bloatware issues I’ve experienced with the two biggest sellers. The price compares favorably with other brands and this is a 3-user license. There are free antivirus alternatives, however they provide only antivirus scanning, none of the extras and no support. Kaspersky provides a complete, feature-rich package.
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