Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 Review
Kaspersky Antivirus 2009 is one of the top antivirus products currently available in the market. Kaspersky Labs, the company that develops this product, have over 10 years of experience in the field of computer security and is often the first to detect newer viruses. The latest version i.e. 2009 is very fast and effective against viruses and other malware. At the same time, it also features an intuitive and simple user interface.
Kaspersky Antivirus 2009 also includes a spyware scanner in addition to the virus scanner. This enables it to detect spyware as well. However on the minus side, Kaspersky is a bit pricier when compared other antivirus products in the market at $39.95 per license.
Earlier versions of Kaspersky Antivirus didn’t have a simple user friendly interface. However, since the release of version 7, this problem has been resolved. The latest version has seen better improvements in this aspect.
Kaspersky is one of the most effective antivirus software in the market. Independent testing has proved that Kaspersky can detect 98% of even the most stubborn viruses. Kaspersky is also certified and recommended by the top malware testing laboratories.
One area where Kaspersky lags a bit is in the detection of adware and spyware. Also, the heuristic engine doesn’t always detect newer viruses. At the same time, it is slow relatively slow and time consuming. In this regard, other antivirus software like BitDefender and NOD32 fare much better than Kaspersky.
Kaspersky gives complete protection from viruses that spread through infected webpages, Trojans, worms and other malware. The latest version also prevents virus infections from Instant Messaging (IM) clients and ICQ.
Kaspersky excels when it comes to updates. Updates are available every hour so that even the newest virus can be detected. Updates are automatically installed without the user having to manually do anything.
Installing Kaspersky is very simple and straight forward. After installation it occupies about 50 MB of disk space. During installation, Kaspersky doesn’t automatically uninstall other antivirus software that might be already installed. If you have other antivirus software installed, it is recommended to completely uninstall it first before installing Kaspersky. Installing more than one antivirus on a computer can significantly slow it down.
Kaspersky offers excellent customer support. If you have any problems in using the software, you can contact the toll free number for live technical assistance. You can also email the customer support or ask for help on the support forums. Kaspersky Antivirus has an intuitive help file which provides in depth information on using the software.
In conclusion, Kaspersky is one of best antivirus software in the market. It has a very clean interface, is light on system resources and is very effective in ensuring complete protection for your computer.