One of the top selling antivirus programs in the market over the past few years, Kaspersky Antivirus offers real-time protection from majority of security threats such as trojans, malwares, worms, viruses, etc. The software is easy to install and maintain and is used by an extensive 300 million people all over the globe.
Kaspersky has got an easy-to-use and simple-looking interface which is the traditional identity of the software. It is featured by the green window with little buttons for convenient use. Even a beginner can quickly understand the software without having to use it again and again to master it. Despite of the uncomplicated looks it has, the utilities and features provided are so vast that the entire security needs of a home user or a small entity are fulfilled. You can change the settings to suit your needs but you can trust default settings if you do not want to waste time for setting it up. If there is some security issue, the antivirus will bring it to your notice immediately by a pop-up message and suggests the measures to be taken to resolve it.
The virus database provides protection against almost all the major viruses that are found in common. Kaspersky also has a quick and easy update option to keep you protected against new and unknown threats. And the good thing is that it will automatically download the necessary files and keep itself updated so you don't have to bother about that. The real-time protection keeps you safe from threats when you are browsing the web, or downloading or opening a file, or even using the mail. The Kaspersky toolbar can be added to your favorite web browser and warns you about infected sites.
From the performance point of view, Kaspersky is not behind any other security programs. It has been designed in such a way to protect the system without affecting the performance. For this, it uses some techniques. One of them is to scan only those files that were opened or changed after the last system scan. This eliminates the need for scanning unnecessary files and cuts down scanning time. Another major technique is that it can adjust the resource usage as and when required. If you are using other programs which consume a lot of CPU, Kaspersky adjusts itself to avoid system slowdown. This makes it a quick and hassle-free antivirus program.
If you find any problems in using the software or have any doubt in your mind, no need to worry about that. Kaspersky provides an extensive support system in the form of online forums, product manuals, FAQs, online information database and so on. You can also call or chat with a member of the support team to get an instant help. The new Kaspersky software includes cloud protection that enables sharing your security threats to Kaspersky Lab's Security Network and provides instant solution to your problems. The 2012 version also features a virtual keyboard to keep you protected against password hacking by keyloggers. This is really helpful if you are making any online transactions from an outside computer.
Another reason for choosing Kaspersky is the purchase cost. Though the individual version appears to be comparatively costlier, it is really affordable to purchase license key for three systems. So if you have friends interested in Kaspersky, you can definitely purchase the multiple-user version and cut down the cost.
With its simple and unique interface yet feature-rich contents, Kaspersky continue to remain one of the best in business. The web-accessing users can go for the Kaspersky Internet Suite which provides a better solution to online threats.
