Kaspersky Antivirus 2012

Kaspersky Antivirus 2012 is the newest program from Kaspersky, and it certainly shows off some new features and a great independent lab score for blocking and removing malware. There are also some features that are more commonly seen on full suites, not just small, consumer programs. Many people say the price is bad, clocking in at $59.95, but that is because people fail to realize that this program initially comes with three licenses, making it cheaper than most competitors. However, if you just need one license, then this might present a problem. Regardless, Kaspersky Antivirus 2012 is still one of the best antivirus programs on the year.

Performance

This program is known for constantly updating itself, which contributes to its powerful scores. According to independent lab tests, Kaspersky Antivirus 2012 was able to block and remove over 99% of all malware threats, making it one of the best antivirus progams in this regard. Since it is constantly updating, this program is always learning about new malware, so it can quickly detect any new threats. Not only that, but if the threat is too much for this program to immediately handle, it will roll back your computer, ensuring that the malware is deleted in the process.

Since Kaspersky Antivirus 2012 works in real-time, it can protect you against threats with downloaded files, emails, instant messages and websites or search engine results. This makes Kaspersky one of the most useful programs in terms of basic blocking and removal of malware and viruses.

Features

Kaspersky Antivirus 2012 comes with two features that best use computer resources for your needs and the needs of the program. iChecker is a scanning feature that will ensure that this program only scan new files or anything that changed during the last scan, saving time and memory. iSwift pushes all available computer resources to increase this program’s performance if the computer is idle, and it adjusts resources when you are active to optimize your needs.

One very interesting feature is a virtual keyword. This keyboard appears on the screen, and it enables you to enter information by clicking the keys with your mouse. This is best for credit card information, and it prevents keyloggers from obtaining your credit card numbers.

The desktop gadget is a color-coded icon that changes if your security increases or decreases. This makes it very easy to keep tabs on your system, even if you don’t normally pay attention to this sort of thing. If you want, you can also use this gadget for manual scans. If a file seems to be acting weird, drag it into the gadget for an instant scan.

Gaming mode is also included on this program, and it ensures that no alerts or anything will interrupt your gaming or movie watching experience. This feature will turn on whenever you use something in full-screen mode.

Lastly, this program is able to check your Windows and Internet Explorer settings for any unstable settings. It will then either fix the settings for you, or it will suggest that you correct them to enhance your security.

Constant Alerts

One of the few problems with this program is that it always seems to alert you about something. Many times during use, a dialog box will appear asking you to deal with a threat, or suggesting that you do something to improve security. This can get a little annoying, but if you go through the rounds and do what the program says, you should see these alerts too often.

Ease of Use

While the long list of features may make this seem hard to use, Kaspersky Antivirus 2012 is actually quite simple. There are large icons to represent the features, and except for having to check the user manual every now and then when you are getting used to the program, you should not have any problems navigating through this program or using the tools.

Help and Support

Most of the tech support will come from a large, searchable online database of information and helpful articles. If this is not enough, you can also call technical support and talk with a real person about any issues you are having.

Conclusion

While this program has annoyed some users with its suggestions and alerts, Kaspersky Antivirus 2012 remains one of the best antivirus programs of 2012. It can remove and block most malware, and its list of features is rare for a program made for consumers. If you need security that is easy on memory, but still boasts great stats, then this might be the program for you.