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USER GUIDE
IN THIS DOCUMENT
This document contains the following sections:
reveals the function of each part of the package supplied and a range
of services available to registered users of the application. The section
contains hardware and software requirements which the computer
should meet to have Kaspersky Anti-Virus installed on it.
Application interface
This section contains a description of the basic GUI components of the
application: icon and context menu, main application window, settings
window, and notification windows.
DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS
Document conventions used in this guide are described in the table
below.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
FOR INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
Kaspersky Lab provides the following sources of information about the
application:
• application page on the Kaspersky Lab website;
• application page on the Technical Support Service website (in
the Knowledge Base);
• FastTrack Support service page;
• help system.
Application page on the Kaspersky Lab website
This page (http://www.kaspersky.com/kaspersky_anti-virus)
provides you with general information on the application, its
features and options.
Application page on the Technical Support Service website
(Knowledge Base)
On this page (http://support.kaspersky.com/kav2011) you will find
the articles created by Technical Support Service specialists.
These articles contain useful information, advice and FAQs on
purchasing, installing and using the application. They are sorted
by subject, for example, Managing the product license,
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WHAT'S NEW
The following innovations have been introduced in Kaspersky Anti-
Virus:
Protection components
The following protection components provide protection for your
computer in real time:
File Anti-Virus
File Anti-Virus prevents infection of the computer's file system.
The component starts upon startup of the operating system,
continuously remains in the computer's RAM, and scans all files
being opened, saved, or launched on your computer and all
connected drives. Kaspersky Anti-Virus intercepts each attempt to
access a file and scans the file for known viruses. The file can only
be processed further if the file is not infected or is successfully
treated by the application. If a file cannot be disinfected for any
reason, it will be deleted. A copy of the file will be saved in
Backup, or moved to Quarantine.
Mail Anti-Virus
Mail Anti-Virus scans incoming and outgoing email messages on
your computer. The email is available to the addressee only if it
does not contain dangerous objects.
Web Anti-Virus
Web Anti-Virus intercepts and blocks scripts on websites if they
pose a threat. All web traffic is also subject to a thorough
monitoring. Additionally, the component blocks access to
malicious websites.
IM Anti-Virus
IM Anti-Virus ensures the safe use of instant messengers. The
component protects information that comes to your computer via
IM protocols. IM Anti-Virus ensures safe operation of various
applications for instant messaging.
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Proactive Defense
Proactive Defense allows detection of a new malicious program
before it can perform its malicious activity. The component's
operation is based on monitoring and analyzing the behavior of all
applications installed on your computer. Depending on the actions
being performed, Kaspersky Anti-Virus makes a decision whether
an application is potentially dangerous or not. So your computer is
protected not only from known viruses, but also from new ones
that have not yet been discovered.
Anti-Phishing
A component integrated in Web Anti-Virus and IM Anti-Virus,
which allows checking web addresses if they are included in the
list of phishing and suspicious web addresses.
There are three groups of objects protected by the application
components:
• Files, identity data, user names and passwords, information
about bank cards, etc. These files are protected by File Anti-
Virus and Proactive Defense.
• Applications installed on your computer and operating system
objects. These files are protected by Mail Anti-Virus, Web
Anti-Virus, IM Anti-Virus, and Proactive Defense.
• Online activity: using e-payment systems, email protection
against spam, viruses etc. These files are protected by Mail
Anti-Virus, Web Anti-Virus, IM Anti-Virus, and Anti-Phishing.
Grouping of components depending on the objects that they protect is
graphically illustrated in the Protection Center section of the main
application window (see section "Kaspersky Anti-Virus main window"
on page 47).
DISTRIBUTION KIT
You can purchase the boxed version of Kaspersky Anti-Virus from our
resellers, or purchase it online from Internet shops, such as the eStore
section of http://www.kaspersky.com.
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If you buy the boxed version of the program, the package will include:
If you buy Kaspersky Anti-Virus from eStore, you will download the
product from the Kaspersky Lab website; the present User Guide is
included with the installation package. You will be sent an activation
code by email after your payment has been received.
When you purchase the license, you become a registered user, which
entitles you to benefit from the following services:
• hourly updated application database and new product
versions;
• advice on how to install, configure, and use the product - by
phone or in the Personal Cabinet;
• notification of new software products released by Kaspersky
Lab and new viruses emerging all over the world. This service
is provided to users who have subscribed to Kaspersky Lab's
news delivery on the Technical Support Service website
(http://support.kaspersky.com/subscribe).
General requirements:
STANDARD INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
Kaspersky Anti-Virus installation is performed on your computer in
interactive mode using the Installation Wizard.
The Wizard consists of a series of screens (steps) navigated using the
Back and Next buttons. To close the Wizard once it has completed its
task, click the Finish button. To stop the Wizard at any stage, click the
Cancel button. When Kaspersky Anti-Virus is installed on your
computer, you can temporarily switch to Kaspersky Internet Security to
assess its features. You can also purchase a license for further use of
the application. You will not have to install Kaspersky Internet Security
apart from Kaspersky Anti-Virus.
run the setup file (a file with the *.exe extension) from the CD with
the product.
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If the computer meets all the requirements, the Wizard searches for
Kaspersky Lab applications, which, when run together with Kaspersky
Anti-Virus, may result in conflicts. If such applications are found, you
are asked to remove them manually.
If an earlier version of Kaspersky Anti-Virus or Kaspersky Internet
Security is found, all data that can be used by Kaspersky Anti-
Virus 2011 (activation information, application settings, etc.) will be
saved and used when installing the new application while the one
installed earlier will be automatically removed.
This step of the Setup Wizard is only available if the custom installation
is selected (see section "Step 3. Select installation type" on page 23).
When carrying out the standard installation, this step is skipped and
the application is installed to the default folder.
At this stage, you are offered to select the folder into which Kaspersky
Anti-Virus should be installed. The following path is set by default:
• <disk>\Program Files\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-
Virus 2011 – for 32-bit systems;
• <disk>\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky
Anti-Virus 2011 – for 64-bit systems.
To install Kaspersky Anti-Virus into a different folder, specify the path
to it in the entry field, or click the Browse button and select a folder in
the window that opens.
This step of the Setup Wizard is only available if the custom installation
is selected (see section "Step 3. Select installation type" on page 23).
In the case of the standard installation, this step is skipped.
STEP 9. INSTALLING
Installation of the application can take some time. Wait for it to
complete.
Once the installation is complete, the Wizard will automatically proceed
to the next step.
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If you agree to install the utility tool, the Setup Wizard downloads it
from Kaspersky Lab servers, after which installation of the utility starts
automatically. If the Wizard cannot download the utility, you will be
asked to download it on your own by clicking the link provided.
After you finish working with the utility, you should delete it and restart
installation of Kaspersky Anti-Virus.
You can select any of the following options when activating Kaspersky
Anti-Virus:
• Activate commercial version. Select this option and enter the
activation code (see section "About activation code" on page 42) if
you have purchased a commercial version of the application.
term limited by the license for the trial version of the application.
When the license expires, it cannot be activated for a second time.
• Activate later. If you choose this option, the Kaspersky Anti-Virus
activation stage is skipped. The application will be installed on
your computer with the availability of all its functions, except
updates. You will only be able to update anti-virus databases and
modules of Kaspersky Anti-Virus once after installation. The
Activate later option is only available at the first start of the
Activation Wizard, immediately after installing the application.
make sure that the Run Kaspersky Anti-Virus box is checked, and
click the Finish button.
In some cases, you may need to reboot your operating system. If the
Run Kaspersky Anti-Virus box is checked, the application will be
automatically run after you reboot your operating system.
If you have unchecked the box before closing the Wizard, you should
run the application manually (see section "Starting and stopping the
application manually" on page 57).
run the setup file (a file with the *.exe extension) from the CD with
the product.
The process of installing Kaspersky Anti-Virus from an installation
package downloaded from the Internet is identical to that from the
installation CD.
This step of the Setup Wizard is only available if the custom installation
is selected (see section "Step 3. Select installation type" on page 23).
When carrying out the standard installation, this step is skipped and
the application is installed to the default folder.
At this stage, you are offered to select the folder into which Kaspersky
Anti-Virus should be installed. The following path is set by default:
To find out if there is enough disk space on your computer to install the
application, click the Volume button. In the window that opens you can
view the disk space information. To close the window, click OK.
To proceed with the installation, click the Next button in the Wizard
window.
This step of the Setup Wizard is only available if the custom installation
is selected (see section "Step 3. Select installation type" on page 23).
In the case of the standard installation, this step is skipped.
STEP 9. INSTALLING
Installation of the application can take some time. Wait for it to
complete.
Once the installation is complete, the Wizard will automatically proceed
to the next step.
If you agree to install the utility tool, the Setup Wizard downloads it
from Kaspersky Lab servers, after which installation of the utility starts
automatically. If the Wizard cannot download the utility, you will be
asked to download it on your own by clicking the link provided.
After you finish working with the utility, you should delete it and restart
installation of Kaspersky Anti-Virus.
make sure that the Run Kaspersky Anti-Virus box is checked, and
click the Finish button.
In some cases, you may need to reboot your operating system. If the
Run Kaspersky Anti-Virus box is checked, the application will be
automatically run after you reboot your operating system.
If you have unchecked the box before closing the Wizard, you should
run the application manually (see section "Starting and stopping the
application manually" on page 57).
NON-STANDARD INSTALLATION
SCENARIOS
This section describes application installation scenarios which differ
from those of standard installation or update from the previous version.
GETTING STARTED
The application is ready to be used after installation. To ensure proper
protection of your computer, we recommend performing the following
immediately after installation and configuration:
• Update application databases (see section "How to update
application databases and modules" on page 67).
• Scan your computer for viruses (see section "How to perform full
scan of your computer for viruses" on page 72) and vulnerabilities
(see section "Scanning computer for vulnerabilities" on page 74).
• Check the protection status of your computer (on page 58) and
eliminate protection problems if necessary (see section
"Diagnostics and elimination of problems in your computer
protection" on page 58).
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ABOUT LICENSE
License is a right to use Kaspersky Anti-Virus and the related
additional services offered by Kaspersky Lab or its partners.
Each license is defined by its expiry date and a type.
License term – a period during which the additional services are
offered:
• technical support;
• updating databases and application modules.
The services provided depend on the license type.
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hover the cursor over the icon and right-click the area.
hover the cursor over the icon and left-click the area.
If news from Kaspersky Lab is available, the icon appears in the
Microsoft Windows taskbar notification area. Double-click this icon to
open News Agent.
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CONTEXT MENU
You can run basic protection tasks from the context menu.
If a virus scan or update task is running at the moment that you open
the context menu, its name as well as its progress status (percentage
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hover over the application icon in the taskbar notification area with
the cursor and right-click it with the mouse.
Depending on how critical the event is for computer security, you might
receive the following types of notification:
• Critical notifications – inform you of events of critical
importance from the viewpoint of computer security: for
example, detection of a malicious object or dangerous activity
in the system. Notification windows and pop-up messages of
this type are red-colored.
• Important notifications – inform you of events which are
potentially important from the viewpoint of computer security:
for example, detection of a potentially infected object or
suspicious activity in the system. Notification windows and
pop-up messages of this type are yellow-colored.
• Information notifications – inform you of events that are non-
critical from the viewpoint of security. Notification windows
and pop-up messages of this type are green-colored.
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The components, tasks and other parts in the left part of the window
are combined in the following sections:
– Protection Center;
– Scan;
– Update Center;
– Advanced Settings.
• click the Settings link in the top part of the main application
window (see section "Kaspersky Anti-Virus main window" on
page 47);
• select Settings from the context menu (see section "Context
menu" on page 45);
click the icon corresponding to the section in the top left part of the
window (see the figure above).
KASPERSKY GADGET
When using Kaspersky Anti-Virus on a computer running under
Microsoft Windows Vista or Microsoft Windows 7, you can also use the
Kaspersky Gadget (hereinafter gadget).
Kaspersky Gadget is designed for quick access to the main features of
the application: protection status indication, virus scan of objects,
application operation reports, etc.
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The Status tab of the Protection state window lists the protection-
related problems including those caused by deviations from the normal
product operation mode (e.g., outdated databases). To address the
issues, the product offers the following options as further steps:
You can use this method to resume computer protection when the
Pause option has been selected, or when you have selected Pause
for the specified time or Pause until reboot.
SOLVING TYPICAL TASKS
This section contains instructions on the basic tasks encountered by
most users when working with the application.
Step 4. Activation
At this step, the Wizard connects with the activation server in order to
finish the application activation and user registration after which the
Wizard automatically proceeds to the next window.
To purchase a license:
To renew a license:
1. Open the main application window and click the License link
in the bottom part of the main window.
The License management window opens.
2. Click the Renew license button.
The license renewal center web page opens where you can
renew your license.
WHAT TO DO WHEN
THE APPLICATION'S NOTIFICATIONS
APPEAR
Notifications that appear in the taskbar notification area inform you of
events occurring in the application's operation and requiring your
attention. Depending on how critical the event is, you may receive the
following types of notification:
• Critical notifications – inform you of events of critical
importance from the viewpoint of computer security: for
example, detection of a malicious object or dangerous activity
in the system. Notification windows and pop-up messages of
this type are red-colored.
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To stop update:
You can start the scan of critical areas using one of the following
methods:
• using the shortcut created earlier;
• from the main application window (see section "Kaspersky
Anti-Virus main window" on page 47).
The process and the results of the task will be displayed in the
Virus Scan window that opens.
Figure 12. Window area into which you should drag an object to scan
1. In the Virus Scan window that opens after the scan of objects
starts, click the Stop button or close the window.
2. In the Virus Scan window that opens, prompting the user for
confirmation of scan stop, click the Yes button.
SCANNING COMPUTER
FOR VULNERABILITIES
Vulnerabilities are unprotected portions of software code which
intruders may deliberately use for their purposes, for example, to copy
data used in unprotected applications. Scanning your computer for
vulnerabilities helps you to reveal any such weak points in your
computer. You are advised to remove the detected vulnerabilities.
You can use the following methods to scan the system for
vulnerabilities:
• from the main application window (see section "Kaspersky
Anti-Virus main window" on page 47);
• using the shortcut created earlier.
VIRTUAL KEYBOARD
When working on your computer, there are occasions when entering of
your personal data, or username and password are required. That
happens, for example, during account registration on web sites, web
shopping or Internet banking.
There is a risk that this personal information is intercepted using
hardware keyboard interceptors or keyloggers, which are programs
that register keystrokes.
The Virtual Keyboard tool prevents the interception of data entered via
the keyboard.
The Virtual Keyboard cannot protect your personal data if the website
requiring the entry of such data has been hacked, because in this case
the information is obtained directly by the intruders.
Before you start using the Virtual Keyboard, please learn its
peculiarities:
• Before entering data from the Virtual Keyboard, using the
cursor, make sure that the appropriate entry field is selected.
• You can click the Virtual Keyboard buttons using the mouse.
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To open the Virtual Keyboard from the context menu of the application
icon,
select the Virtual Keyboard item from the context menu of the
application icon.
After the scan, if the application reports that the object is not infected,
but you think that it is, you can do the following:
You can move an object to Quarantine using one of the two methods:
Having defined the set of actions, which the Wizard will perform, click
the Next button.
If you have checked the Use existing ISO image box in the first
Wizard window, then this step will be skipped.
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At this step, you should select the image file source from the list of
options:
• Select Copy ISO image from local or network drive if you
already have a Rescue Disk or an image prepared for it and
stored on your computer or on a local network resource.
• Select the Download ISO image from Kaspersky Lab
server option if you do not have an image file, and you want
to download it from the Kaspersky Lab server (file size is
about 100 MB).
If you have checked the Use existing ISO image box in the first
Wizard window, then this step will be skipped.
If you have selected the option to copy the image from a local source
at the previous step (Copy ISO image from local or network drive),
you should specify the path to the ISO file at this current step. To do
this, click the Browse button. After you have specified the path to the
file, click the Next button. The disk image copying progress is
displayed in the Wizard window.
If you have selected Download ISO image from Kaspersky Lab
server, the disk image downloading progress is displayed immediately.
When copying or downloading the ISO image is complete, the Wizard
automatically proceeds to the next step.
page 47). Green indicates that your computer is duly protected, while
yellow indicates that there are protection problems, and red indicates
that your computer' security is at serious risk. The gray color indicates
that the application is stopped.
The gadget's appearance allows you to monitor update downloads:
when the updating of databases and application modules is in
progress, a spinning globe icon appears in the center of the Gadget.
You can use the gadget to perform the following main tasks:
MY KASPERSKY ACCOUNT
My Kaspersky Account – your personal section on the Technical
Support Service website. Using My Kaspersky Account, you can
perform the following actions:
• contact Technical Support Service and Virus Lab;
• contact the Technical Support Service without using the
email;
• track the status of your request in real time;
• view a detailed history of your requests to the Technical
Support Service.
The created archive can be sent to the Technical Support Service from
the Personal Cabinet.
You are advised not to change the text of an AVZ script received from
Kaspersky Lab experts. If problems occur during script execution,
please contact Technical Support Service.