Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 2012
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 – the backbone of your PC’s security system, offering real-time automated protection from a range of IT threats. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 provides the basic tools needed to protect your PC. Our award-winning technologies work silently in the background while you enjoy your digital life.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 for 1 PC (1 Year Protection)
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Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 – the backbone of your PC’s security system, offering real-time automated protection from a range of IT threats:
- Real-time protection against viruses and spyware Improved!
- Scanning of websites and emails for malicious code Improved!
- Protection for your digital identity at all times Improved!
- Vulnerability scan and treatment advice
- Easy-access Desktop gadget New!
New & Improved Features
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 offers a number of new and improved features together with unique protection technologies to address the latest online threats, keeping your PC running smoothly and customize protection according to your activities:
- Improved: Rescue CD disinfects the system after malware attacks
- Improved: Advanced antimalware technologies even allows installation on infected PCs
- Heuristics-based analysis monitors, restricts and blocks suspicious program behavior
- New: Easy-access Desktop gadget for quick access to program features and settings whenever you need them
Key Protection Technologies
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 has a range of unique technologies which heighten security and keep your computer protected and running smoothly:
- Real-time proactive protection against viruses and other malware Improved!
- Scanning of OS and apps for vulnerabilities
- Computer tune-up for better performance and protection
- Rescue CD for system restoration after malware attacks Improved!
- Automatic scheduled scans and updates
Protection from all types of malware
Award-winning technologies in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 protect you from a wide range of IT threats:
- Viruses, Trojans, worms and other malware, spyware and adware
- Rootkits, bootkits and other complex threats
- Identity theft by key loggers
- Botnets and various illegal methods of hijacking your PC
- Zero-day attacks and unknown threats
- Drive-by download infections
System Requirements
- About 480 MB free space on the hard drive (depends on the size of the antivirus database)
- CD/DVD Drive for installation of the program from CD ROM
- Computer mouse
- Internet connection for product activation
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher
- Microsoft Windows Installer 2.0
Please Note: Safe Run Mode doesn't work with Microsoft Windows XP x64, and works with limitations on Microsoft Windows Vista x64 and Microsoft Windows 7 x64.
Products Comparison
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Anti-Virus Protection:
Shields your computer from viruses and other malware by automatic scanning suspicious files, websites and e-mails |  | | |
Proactive Protection:
Automatically detects and stops unknown viruses and other malware from infecting your computer by analyzing program behavior. |
(2012 technologies + System Watcher) |
(2012 technologies + System Watcher) | |
Application Control and Sandboxing:
Safely tests questionable programs and websites for viruses and other malware in a virtual "sandbox" while restricting unauthorized access to certain computer components | 
(2012 technologies) |
(2012 technologies) | |
Digital Identity Protection:
Ensures safe shopping and banking online; protects your personal data (e.g. credit card numbers, etc.) from online theft |
(2012 technologies) | 
(2012 technologies) | |
Internet Security:
Prevents cybercriminals from damaging your system and data (e.g. documents, photos, music, etc.); protects your personal information from online theft; scans and tests questionable websites in the Safe Run mode; and provides ultimate protection from a variety of online threats | |
(+ Safe Surf technology) | |
Block Unwanted Content:
Bans spam, pop-ups and other unwanted content from your mailbox and Internet browser |  |
(2012 technologies) | |
Family Protection (Parental Control):
Enables parents to manage and monitor children's access to certain programs and the Internet on the computer (e.g. games, instant messaging applications, websites, etc.); provides detailed reporting | |
(2012 technologies) | |
Password Manager:
Stores and encrypts your personal usernames and passwords in one secure location; automatically logs you in to your favorite websites and auto-complete forms | | | |
Disaster recovery (backup):
Automatically backs up data, which can be restored in the event of a loss, and select backup media | | | |
PC Security Tune-up:
Scans your operating system and programs for vulnerabilities; tunes up system settings for better security; recovers and repaires a virus-damaged/infected system with the help of a Rescue Disc (CD) | | | |
Home Network Security:
Guards your home network with the help of a two-way firewall; blocks external security threats, such as malicious programs, files, scripts that can cause damage to your computer and data; increases security of your Wi-Fi connections | | | |
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