Installation and first impression
Installation of the files needed to run Kaspersky Antivirus 2012 was just as quick as it was with their internet security program that I looked at last week. Likewise, at the beginning of the installation process the program looked for any conflicting security programs that were already on my system but didn’t find any this time
. Once installed I simply activated the product and it was good to go. The first thing I did was to update the database. This was a download of around 80 MB which came through an awful lot quicker than the 100 MB one I needed for Kasperksy Internet Security 2012 so that was a pleasant surprise.
Kaspersky Antivirus 2012 looks very much like their internet security program, just with less features accessible so, needless to say, I am equally impressed with the layout and the ease with which I could find all the features that this program has to offer.
Features
It goes without saying that an antivirus program is not as feature packed as an internet security package but Kaspersky Antivirus 2012 still contains a good number of features as evidenced by the list below -
antivirus protection for files, mail, instant messaging and the web
network port monitoring
quick response to new threats via the cloud protection
privacy cleaner
gaming profile
virtual keyboard which is a great defense against keyloggers (use for entering online banking details for example)
System Requirements
Kaspersky Antivirus 2012 has the following system requirements -
Windows XP Service Pack 2 /Vista /7 (both 32 bit and 64 bit)
a minimum of 480 MB free hard drive space
an internet connection
a processor rated at 800Mhz or better for Windows XP / 1Ghz or above for Vista and 7
512 MB RAM for Windows XP users / I GB RAM for 32 bit Vista and 7 / 2 GB RAM for 64 bit Vista and 7 users
Additionally, the program will run on the majority of current line netbooks assuming they can match or exceed the following specs -
Intel Atom processor 1.6 Ghz
I GB or more RAM
160 GB Hard disk
Windows XP home edition
10.1″ + screen size
an Intel GMA950 video adaptor
Effectiveness
As per the internet security program I looked at last week, I tested Kaspersky Antivirus 2012 against some dodgy links found on malwaredomainlist.com. The program performed admirably, detecting the 20 or so links I tested it against, identifying each of them as a threat.
A small test such as that isn’t going to be conclusive of course but it does seem to indicate that Kaspersky Antivirus 2012 is certainly an effective security program.
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Kaspersky 2012 Trial Reset v1.1c
Code
http://www.fileserve.com/file/67y2DHn
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