Kaspersky Antivirus 2012 continues to promise its users high level of computer security and pro active protection. It contains several tools that many competitors fail to provide. It is a bundle of several security features which are useful to get maximum computer security.
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| Kaspersky Antivirus 2012 |
Like the previous versions, it has not only maintained its quality but also remained in the list of Top 10 Antivirus Programs.
The main characteristics of it are proactive protection, small and frequently automatic updates, long list of emerging viruses and real-time protection.
Moreover, it includes great features like Dashboard, Virtual Keyboard, URL Advisor, Gamer Mode and Parental Control.
User Friendly and Easy to Use
The user interface of Kaspersky Antivirus 2012 is a mixture of white, green and gray colours. It is very user friendly and simple to use.
The user interface is designed such that users will be able to easily locate the features and even a basic user can easily customize the software. The redesigned Dashboard keeps you updated about the security level of your computer.
No Sacrificing Performance
Most often we see when a scan is being performed the computer runs very slow and freezes a lot. Fortunately, there is no such issue complained regarding Kaspersky Antivirus 2012. When a scan is performed with it, a user can open multiple programs or do his regular work since the performance is not affected by the scan procedure. Your computer will run faster as it was before the scan has started.
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Comprehensive Protection
Kaspersky Antivirus 2012 promises to protect your computer from all types of viruses, malwares, Trojans, rootkits, spywares and adwares. It provides all in one protection that a computer should have to fight with the new and emerging computer threats.
There are total 4 scan types provided, viz. Full Scan, Critical Areas Scan, Vulnerability Scan and Individual File Scan. If you have time to continue the scan process, you can select the full scan option. Otherwise you can select other options that can reduce the overall time required to do the scan procedure.
Help & Support
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A comprehensive support is provided by Kaspersky Labs to its users. Lot of online and offline documentations are provided that can assist you if you’re experiencing some troubles.
You have three options, viz. Fast Track Support, Knoledge Base and User Forum By selecting the first option, you can ask a technician to fix your issue or read the online troubleshooting articles. If you have questions regarding working of the software, you can select second option and refer to a Knowledge Base (KB). Alternatively, you can post your questions on an internet forum as well.
Dashboard
The Dashboard shows you the security status of
your computer. It shows the number of threats found, which components
are enabled, whether database is updated or not and product licensing
information.
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| Dashboard |
Virtual Keyboard
Key logger is a type of computer virus that steals your personal information (log-in information and password, debit/ credit card details) by tracking the keys stunk by you on a key board. Later, this sensitive information is automatically sent to the hacker so that he can steal the money in your bank account or get access to your personal accounts.
Kaspersky Antivirus 2012 includes a Virtual Keyboard which protects you from such risks. It enables entering characteristics with mouse or touch screens so that the information cannot be traced by key loggers.
URL Advisor
The Kaspersky URL Advisor constantly protects you from opening or downloading malicious contents from the internet. A security status is shown on each website you open and each result appearing in the Google, Bing and Yahoo search engines. In this way, it will protect you from opening malicious websites and downloading files from them.
Gamer Mode
The Gamer Mode is another useful feature included with this software. It will ensure uninterrupted gaming experience.
Parental Control
The growing bad content on the internet has always become a concern for the parents. The Parental Control will help parents block websites which are not designed for the teenagers. Parents can specify what type of websites Kaspersky Antivirus 2012 should block and how much time the children can use his computer.
