- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (30-day trial); $59.95 to buy (Buy it now)
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows XP
- Date added: August 18, 2009
- Total Downloads: 2,599,708
- Downloads last week: 16,297
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 416 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: Seth Rosenblatt on August 18, 2009
Kaspersky Anti-Virus does a better-than-average job of keeping your PC safe, but it lacks the robust feature set of its more-expensive sibling. Several new features have made it into this version along with expected upgrades to the anti-virus engine, but one of the best--the Safe Run program sandbox--is sorely missed.
New features in the 2010 edition include a behavioral-based detection system called the Urgent Detection Sytsem. The UDS uses the anonymous data Kaspersky customers who choose to participate in submitting their system scans for analysis. In fact, the UDS must be opted-out of--there's a check box and data collection statement to read when you install the program. A gamer mode, somewhat superfluous virtual keyboard to avoid keylogging, and auto-run disabling are the less-impressive new features, joining stalwarts like antivirus protection for files, e-mail, HTTP traffic, and instant messaging. There are protections against phishing, too, as well as the Kaspersky URL advisor.
It's not a bad feature set, but the price will definitely knock you back compared to what you get for $20 more. Kaspersky is a strong security antivirus, but the extra features only available in Internet Security mean that buyers should definitely test the full trial before committing to it.
Publisher's description
From Kaspersky Lab :Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 is a premier protection against viruses, spyware, Trojans, worms, or bots. Also includes comprehensive phishing and identity theft defense and superfast performance. Key features include: Kaspersky iSwift and iChecker Scanning--Automatically adjusts scanning as your activity increases for superfast performance. Efficiently scans only files that have changed since your last scan. Kaspersky Virtual Keyboard--On-screen keyboard makes entering data completely secure. Kaspersky Security Network--Every Kaspersky user benefits from the immediate global threat intelligence gathered by the Kaspersky Security Network, which links millions of participating Kaspersky users from around the globe.
New and improved in version 2010: Kaspersky URL Advisor-- A plug-in for Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox to warn you of links to dangerous web sites. Complete PC Protection--Green means your computer is up to date and completely safe and secure from malicious threats. Kaspersky Whitelisting and Application Control--Delivers up-to-the-second threat intelligence to determine security privileges for every application you launch.
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User reviews of Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010
- Average user rating: 3.9 stars out of 416 votes
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Version: Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010
Pros: After real-live virus checks on my friends' PC when they got troubles with viruses I can positively say that this is the only antivirus vendor I trust. After other antiviruses it managed to find 15 more malicious worms that were in the system..
Cons: It tends to slow down the system when you start a freshly installed program for the first time - kind of make an assesment of the executable file and it freezez the system for a couple of seconds
Summary: I personally ain't no using anything else than this antivirus. Ever. Period.
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Version: Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010
Pros: I've used 2009 and upgraded to 2010. Easier to use,Still not as user freindly as others. NOT ONE virus since I started using it. NOT ONE! those with vista and W7 problems could be vista and w7 I have xp.
Cons: Not easy to follow, 2010 is so much better, betch 2011 will be the best!
Summary: Panda, McCafee, Norton all missed viruses. Kaspersky got them all!
Wish it would automaticall update, but it does warn me to do so when needed. I've tested so many, only AVG came close, but this is just the finest software I own. -
Version: Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010
Pros: I have the 2009 version and it works really well with Windows Vista. Uses hardly any resources; to the point you almost don't know it's there. Stops viruses COLD BEFORE they infect your computer (had one today via email)! A MUST HAVE!!!!!
Cons: None that I can think of...
Summary: I had to buy a new computer because our old one running WinXP was so slow, nothing was working. Our new computer has Vista on it and I was having trepidations about the new OS. We had been using Mcafee for ever knowing Norton was a bad product from ... read more >>
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Version: Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010
Pros: Gives you fair warning of possible viruses
Cons: Runs to quietly and I need to get it updated more often.
Summary: Program runs efficiently and is easy to understand. Would like a notifiler of frequency to update like every week or every 2 weeks.
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0 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Version: Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010
Pros: Do NOT EVER get this product!!
Cons: You name it....it's an awful product!
Summary: Real piece of crap!!
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