Kaspersky Anti-Virus 8.0.0.506

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 8.0.0.506 is a powerful tool which is designed to provide you with protection from a range of IT threats and provides the basic tools needed to protect your PC. To be fully protected, you should use Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 together with a firewall of your choice.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 uses a totally new approach to data security, based on restricting each program's rights to access system resources. This approach helps prevent unwanted actions by suspicious and hazardous programs. The application's ability to protect each user's confidential data has also been considerably enhanced.

The application now includes wizards and tools which substantially simplify specific computer protection tasks. New Protection Features: Scanning the operating system and installed software to detect and eliminate vulnerabilities, maintains a high system security level and prevents hazardous programs penetrating your system.

The new Security Analyzer and Browser Configuration wizards facilitate scanning for, and elimination of, security threats and vulnerabilities in installed programs, and in the configuration of the operating system and browser.

Kaspersky Lab now reacts more quickly to new threats through the use of the Kaspersky Security Network, which gathers data about the infection of users' computers and sends it to Kaspersky Lab's servers. The new System Restore wizard helps repair damage to your system arising from malware attacks.

Major Features:

1. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 – the backbone of your PC’s security system, offering real-time automated protection from a range of IT threats:
   • Real-time scanning of files, web pages and e-messages
   • Basic identity theft protection Improved!
   • Color-coding of links to unsafe websites New!
   • Disabling of links to malicious websites
   • Blocking of suspicious programs based on their behavior Improved!
   • Protection from hijacking of your PC
   • Self-protection from malware
   • Regular and emergency updates for always-on protection
2. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 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:
   • Kaspersky Toolbar for Internet browsers to warn you about infected or unsafe websites New!
   • Basic identity theft protection, including improved secure Virtual Keyboard Improved!
   • Urgent Detection System to stop fast emerging threats Improved!
   • Next generation proactive protection from zero-day attacks and unknown threats Improved!
   • Special Game Mode to suspend alerts, updates and scans while you play New!
3. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 has a range of unique tools which heighten security and keep your computer running smoothly:
   • Enter logins and passwords using secure Virtual Keyboard Improved!
   • Turn on Game Mode to suspend alerts, updates and scans New!
   • Scan system and installed applications for vulnerabilities
   • Tune up your OS and Internet browser settings for better security
   • Restore correct system settings after malware removal
   • Burn a Rescue CD to restore your system in case of infection Improved!
   • Remove activity traces in your Internet browser (history, cookies, etc.)
4. Award-winning technologies in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 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 and screen capture malware
   • Botnets and various illegal methods of taking control of your PC
   • Zero-day attacks and unknown threats
   • Drive-by download infections

Requirements:

• Operating Systems  
  
  • Microsoft Windows XP, all editions (Service Pack 2 and higher)
  • Microsoft Windows Vista, all editions (32/64 bit)
• Hardware Requirements  
  
  • Intel Pentium 800 MHz 32 bit (x86) / 64 bit (x64) or higher (or equivalent)
  • Intel Pentium 300 MHz or higher (or equivalent)
  • 256 MB available RAM
  • 512 MB available RAM
• Required for all installations
  
  • 300 MB free space on the hard drive (the exact number depends on antivirus database size)
  • CD-ROM (for installation of the program from CD)
  • Computer mouse
  • Internet connection (for product activation)
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher (for downloading updates)
  • Microsoft Windows Installer 2.0 or higher