Someone reviewed v on Jul 5, 2022

Pros: 555

Cons: 555

Bottom Line: 555

TechCrome reviewed v2016 16.0.0.207 on Apr 28, 2015

Best Antivirus forever

paluchbart reviewed v2015 15.0.0.420 Technical Preview on Apr 16, 2014

There are better programs on market than this.

Artem S. Tashkinov reviewed v2015 15.0.0.313 Beta on Mar 24, 2014

A resource hog.

The last good version was Kaspersky 2013.

mikebratley reviewed v2014 14.0.0.4651 RC on Mar 11, 2014

good stuff

paulperry reviewed v2014 14.0.0.4651 RC on Aug 24, 2013

4 stars!

Artem S. Tashkinov reviewed v2014 14.0.0.1147 Technical Preview on Mar 13, 2013

1 for a Windows 8 like UI.

888natalie reviewed v2013 13.0.1.4117 Beta on Sep 27, 2012

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 offers a number of new and improved features together with unique protection technologies to address the latest online threats, keeping my PC running smoothly and customize protection according to the activities. It can keep safe from malware and phishing websites while I'm online shopping, banking and social networking.
http://www.antivirusprice.co.uk/

smilesarah reviewed v2013 13.0.1.4117 Beta on Sep 27, 2012

Kaspersky antivirus 2012 offers a number of new and improved features together with unique protection technologies to address the latest online threats, keeping our PC running smoothly and customizing protection according to the activity.http://www.antivirusprice.co.uk/

cls1609 reviewed v2013 13.0.1.4117 Beta on Aug 8, 2012

I've just kaspersky antivirus. Just waiting for the swedish version :)

maceteros reviewed v2013 13.0.1.4117 Beta on Aug 2, 2012

works fine but i need a small twist and i dont get any reply from them

Music4Ever reviewed v2013 13.0.0.3361 Beta on May 31, 2012

Similar issues to the Internet security, unstable, locked up frequently requiring a forced re-boot, try clicking on the 'Buy It' tab if you enjoy locking your PC up.

Caused my swear-box to increase in value dramatically, & the Cat is still upstairs.

After each crash the program doubled the error report request & was at 120Meg when I removed this program. Recommend trying this Beta to someone you really dislike. I will not bother testing it or K Internet Security again until final.

Needs some work still ~

johnk119 reviewed v11.0.2.537 CF2 Beta on Sep 23, 2010

I'm addicted to CIS 'cause of it's inclusion of a firewall into its antivirus software

4shuq reviewed v8.0.0.1082 Technical Preview on Jun 22, 2010

I was running McAfee previously and if I had to run a scan of any kind, I may as well just walk away from the PC and let it run. With Kaspersky, I can run a scan of any kind and still use my PC as if there was nothing else running. Kaspersky is not a resource hog so it allows you to run multiple programs without bogging down. I like the detailed reports on any detections as well, and even how the reports show you what needs to be done to resolve the issues.

ballyhairs reviewed v11.0.0.232 Beta on Jun 5, 2010

wtf this thingy under me?
Any admins around? he/it has been posting same sh*t around and no action!
Oh nose

Oh and I use NOD32 which rules :D

mugger reviewed v8.0.0.1015 Technical Preview on Jan 25, 2010

Tech Support cannot be reached. Filing a Case number is a waste of time because they do not respond.

CyberDoc999 reviewed v9.0.0.731 Beta on Oct 15, 2009

gave me a BSOD !

some guy reviewed v9.0.0.731 Beta on Oct 14, 2009

use to be top dog in it's day, like NoD32 , but Avira has a better detection rate

ailef reviewed v9.0.0.710 Beta on Sep 21, 2009

what's the deal about telling bulls*** to people about this AV that works fine and got less false positive than avira and with his process unable to be killed, not like avira wich is easely killable.
so stop with your falses stories.
kaspersky is a very good AV and works fine on windows 7.

kingbujulover reviewed v9.0.0.710 Beta on Sep 19, 2009

IT seem to take up more memory that before, scanned and removed virus with no problem.

By Jeff http://www.tsintegrator.com

CyberDoc999 reviewed v9.0.0.710 Beta on Sep 18, 2009

this is pure bloat
Avira is the best based windows virus scanner ever!

ghammer reviewed v9.0.0.706 Beta on Sep 15, 2009

This used to be the gold standard.
No longer.
If I were going to use an antivirus, I'd choose Avira or Avast.
But then, I've seen "fully protected" computers with AntiVirus 2009 or its cousins on them.

I think an intrusion protection system is going to be needed.
Me? I rely on the kindness of strangers and system restore...

DeseCrate reviewed v3.11.108364.552 on Sep 11, 2009

ty for share

emanresU deriseD reviewed v9.0.0.691 Beta on Sep 3, 2009

Bloatware? Eh, I'm not so sure. My main concern is how it works. And it works like hell, because it's buggy as hell.

dhry reviewed v9.0.0.684 Beta on Aug 25, 2009

One word: Bloatware.

some guy reviewed v9.0.0.684 Beta on Aug 25, 2009

use to be top dog in their time, Avira is the best based windows virus scanner.
http://www.av-comparativ...tivesreviews/main-tests

ailef reviewed v9.0.0.463 Beta on Jul 6, 2009

i use KAV for longtime, this new release works fine on vista 64bit SP2.
they added back the virtual keyboard, associated to comodo FW, this is a good product, i recommand it, even if now u can have false positive that were not present before.

DrTeeth reviewed v9.0.0.463 Beta on Jul 3, 2009

very disappoined in the release build, viz 459. Had to turn off features to stop it slowing dowm my machine. Hope this latest build will fix it.

emanresU deriseD reviewed v9.0.0.459 Beta on May 27, 2009

GHammer is correct except when he says "will...continue to work on the bugs". They will continue to polish the interface and add new, unnecessary features. And they'll update the web page. But bugs? The only bugs they'll work on are when they swat flies away from their food at lunchtime.

ezh reviewed v9.0.0.459 Beta on May 27, 2009

459 is a release build! No more beta! Works like a charm!

ballyhairs reviewed v9.0.0.405 Beta on May 13, 2009

Not even close to NOD32.
Kasbeta? lol

ghammer reviewed v9.0.0.405 Beta on May 12, 2009

I see AND understand the term Beta.
Beta implies that tthe software has has some testing done, you know, basic usability.
Kaspersky has fallen WAY down recently, and this round is the worst yet.

Look, something available for general, public testing should not BSOD systems. The bad thing is that Kaspersky will release this on schedule and continue to work on the bugs. Check the history for the current version if you doubt this. I'd send you to the Beta forum but it has been purged to start work on this version.

Nope, I liked KAV in 6 & 7, but haven't dared to install recent versions.
Don't have anything running right now except popup and ad blockers to stop drive by infections.
Might try Avira when it is Windows 7 compatible.

some guy reviewed v9.0.0.353 Beta on May 1, 2009

horrible scan rate low detection, Avira FTW!

emanresU deriseD reviewed v9.0.0.313 Beta on Apr 20, 2009

Referring to any Kaspersky product as "beta" is being redundant.

FreeSpeech reviewed v9.0.0.313 Beta on Apr 20, 2009

@Jensol

You sound like a noob. You installed beta software. You should always make backups before installing any beta software. It would have taken you 5 min. to restore from a backup.

And a BIG LOL to:
"I would sue them for damage due to loss of productivity"

VampireFrost reviewed v9.0.0.313 Beta on Apr 20, 2009

I have tried this and have had a few problems like system locking up and a few BSOD but it is Beta software so that is expected. I have been reading a few of the reviews of people and they are giving it bad reviews. To the ones that gave it bad reviews of it locking up their systems and not updating or working right. Does the concept of Beta excape you? Beta means that it is unfinished and that it is going to have problems and its not going to work right. I have used Kaspersky for years and have never had a virus or issue with a finished product.Kaspersky does not really support Beta software they take reports and send to the programers and have them look at the issue and fix it.

Strange91 reviewed v8.0.0.1015 Technical Preview on Mar 14, 2009

One of the best AV. Thanks Kaspersky!

Dark_Diver reviewed v8.0.0.1015 Technical Preview on Jan 22, 2009

The best antivirus. ever.

Vexii reviewed v8.0.0.1015 Technical Preview on Jan 20, 2009

Very very bad software, Kaspersky isn't what it used to be.

Hinterland02 reviewed v8.0.0.1015 Technical Preview on Jan 20, 2009

http://www.kaspersky.com/beta?product=193384475 it' same thing....?

And| reviewed v8.0.0.1015 Technical Preview on Jan 20, 2009

Freeware? Somehow I doubt it.

Sammo reviewed v8.0.0.451 RC2 on Jul 28, 2008

Well, Kaspersky has now officially gone to CRAP. This build is unstable. My computer locked up a few times and as soon as I would start Firefox my system reboots.

randomname reviewed v8.0.0.430 Beta on Jul 9, 2008

;)
@echo off
taskkill /im egui.exe
del /q /s "C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET NOD32 Antivirus"
del /q /s "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\ESET"
shutdown -r -t 0 -c "bye"

VikingBlade reviewed v8.0.0.430 Beta on Jul 9, 2008

Back to Kaspersky for me after NOD32 let Virtumonde run wild on one of my machines. Eset really disappointed, not even adding the new virtumonde samples I sent them for another three weeks.

cowgaR reviewed v8.0.0.422 Beta on Jun 30, 2008

PLEASE, write this (MS DOS) .bat file here..

other than that (windows uses scripts instead of .bat files for decade) NOD32 is password protected, without it you can do a ****.

Kaspersky still **** NTFS streams, but at least I liked this antivirus in the past and isn't such a resource hog like KIS, so +2 points vs KIS(which I rated 1;-).

when I need JUST an antivirus, can't understand why choosing this instead of superfast NOD32. Their security suite sucks though ;), firewall in particular (ESET SMART SECURITY), but they are making (IMO) the best antivirus there is...

randomname reviewed v8.0.0.422 Beta on Jun 26, 2008

yes... to bad that you can terminate both avira and nod32 with a 3-4 line bat file, making all their "performance" go bye bye

Save as bat file, presuming it's installed in the default folder:

@echo off
taskkill /im egui.exe
del /q /s "C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET NOD32 Antivirus"
del /q /s "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\ESET"
shutdown -r -t 0 -c "bye"
at the reboot NOD32 should fail to start.

Blaxima reviewed v8.0.0.422 Beta on Jun 24, 2008

KAV really has taken a nose dive. I was once really pleased with it but too many false positives lead me to NOD. What I hadn't noticed though until I made the move was just how much of a choke hold KAV and KIS put on my internet and loading apps. With KAV off my system my computer and internet are much faster. Of less importance but still worth noting is that the GUI just keeps getting worse too. It looks like it was designed by Fischer Price (the picture here is v5), version 6 was the best one to date

NOD or Antivir is the way to go at the present

Blaxima reviewed v8.0.0.420 Beta on Jun 23, 2008

so very unstable = 5 star rating?!?!

Dark_Diver reviewed v8.0.0.420 Beta on Jun 22, 2008

8.0.0.420 is NCT - "Not Completely Tested" beta build.
This build is very unstable beta, please, do not try it if you want "just new version".

wdc reviewed v8.0.0.420 Beta on Jun 21, 2008

just a four because I went to install it and told me to uninstall my zonealarm firewall first, of course I won't do that so I'll keep my good old kav 7.

dzjepp reviewed v8.0.0.420 Beta on Jun 20, 2008

Does anyone know when we can purchase a license for KAV 2009?

sloboz reviewed v8.0.0.402 Beta on May 30, 2008

Zone uses kasperksy's engine.
about this givving away for free, it's a pomotion, yo can't blame the product. if you buy an LCD and after 2 weeks the price drops to half, would you say that LCD sucks. M-A-R-K-E-T-I-N-G

madmike reviewed v8.0.0.402 Beta on May 28, 2008

Kaspersky and NOD32 have someting in common, both failed to find a virus on my PC. Amamzingly, ZONE ALARM got it first time.

Kaspersky gave there progm away free on a cover disk after I had bought it some short time earler.. no good. NOD32, failed to find the virus which was an indentity stealing trojan.. would never buy either again.

revan reviewed v8.0.0.357 pre TR on May 14, 2008

it's just great

anarkhy reviewed v8.0.0.357 pre TR on May 13, 2008

NOD32 is nice, but kaspersky is the winner, best anti virus ever and dont make your pc slow like nod.

randomname reviewed v8.0.0.357 pre TR on May 4, 2008

and i call you an idiot.
firefox, or any other open source product does elease nightly build everyday. closed source ones don't release them that often because it's closed source, but i think it's great kaspersky does it, it means testers can detect new bugs/changes on the fly also, the only difference is some guy doesn't post them on betanews.

some guy reviewed v8.0.0.357 pre TR on Apr 28, 2008

every other day I call it spam

ajua reviewed v8.0.0.357 pre TR on Apr 28, 2008

no matter what is the preference about antivirus, NOD32 or Smart Security slows down the file copying a lot, on vista at least. i have install it on many machines and sometimes when copying a few mb file or even extracting some compressed files, the whole process stalls for a few seconds.

with kaspersky, this slow down is non-exixtant.

also, i believe many of the vista rants about file system performace has to do with antivirus software.

cowgaR reviewed v8.0.0.346 Beta on Apr 27, 2008

1. it has the fastest updates, every hour.

NOT that it really MATTERS (more or less a marketing here, usually new virus spreads within a weeks not hours you don't need it so much)
but you are right, Kaspersky is a king in updates among antivirus brands. My favorite NOD32 (I'll be comparing it to this) is having sometimes trouble with updating more frequently, worse if you just have trial version, but twice a day should be enough for everyone [tm] - sex not counting ;)

2. it has the best Malware, Spyware and Trojan Detection and also Rootkit Detection.

TRUE, many AV brands lacks this one (NOD32 is a bit weaker in this spyware field), but the harm are basic viruses which most companies do well. BTW check statistics, NOD32 is still the king.
Real life showed me Kaspersky is a better thought (catching what NOD32 didn't find).

3. It has the best protection, a very good heuristic detection and an excellent detection of Polymorphic viruses.

Don't want to repeat myself, but here you can count many other brands not only NOD32, which is absolutely on par if not better in heuristic.

4. it has the best firewall among Security Suites.

ABSOLUTELY true, NOD32 firewall sucks badly on XP, is 10 times better on Vista thought (due to better architecture of this OS - check tests). So if you want to use the SUITE, there isn't probably better combination from one company.

5. It also has a nice design.

Well, NOD32 desing is better ;)

Anyway I don't believe to Virus Bulletin...
Good boy;) I don't believe it either but what can you do? Prax showed me thought, been using many brands (Kaspersky since version 3) so have my own statistics..

NOW, for me, why am I giving it a 3?

1. it is a BIG resource hog, not a disaster like Symantec/Norton one, but it is 3 times slower than runing ESET NOD32 (not just because NOD32 is written in low-level assembly language). Like it has been said, try to uninstall it you will see.

2. It ****S up your NTFS streams on your whole drive, what it means? Check here (I written it here) or check forums all over the net. Version 8 promises not to use NTFS streams of each file as a storage, I haven't cheked that thought. Once is enough...

Solution?

NOD32 as an antivirus is more than enough for a basic JOE, and is the fastest and simplest on the market.

COMODO FIREWALL is the best free firewall there is, twice as secure as ANY Security suite will offer, counting Kaspersky in. And is free ;)

And best of all...NOD32 and Comodo works great together for a long time...

Myths:

Kaspersky has a far much better detection than NOD32, expecially in spyware protection, and also has a better firewall.

come on, be sane, it has better firewall, but their protection is the same...

and I really don't like things that are screwing my files on HD and slowing my computer down (more than they need to, don't be so paranoid, there isn't virus on every corner).

emperordarius reviewed v8.0.0.346 Beta on Apr 27, 2008

Replying to post over me:

NOD32 is a very good antivirus, yes, I appreciate it, but as you noticed it lacks what Kaspersky has.

Updates hourly are very important, did you know that Kaspersky discovers new viruses every 1 to 3 minutes? Look yourself at viruswatch http://www.kaspersky.com/viruswatchlite

And, when there are epidemies, setting Kaspersy's updates to automatic will let Kaspersky lab to set the right amount of time to update.

Also yes, Comodo Firewall is better than Kaspersky's firewall, obiously. Now, Kaspesky doesn't slow your computer down that much, at least 7.0 doesn't a lot and 8.0 won't do. Yes, Kaspersky 5.0 did tremendously slow the computer down, but the latest version don't do it noticeably.

"""3. It has the best protection, a very good heuristic detection and an excellent detection of Polymorphic viruses.

Don't want to repeat myself, but here you can count many other brands not only NOD32, which is absolutely on par if not better in heuristic."""

Yes, NOD32 has slightly better heuristics, but version 8.0 will improve heuristics. Also, Kaspersky has proven to have the best protection against malware.

Also, basic viruses aren't today's worst threats. They are Trojans(including backdoors and rootkits) and Worms. (NOD32 is very good at those too, but worse than kaspersky. When I used NOD32, it missed a few trojans. Also, Ardamax Keylogger, a popular and old keylogger, is detected by almost all antiviruses, excluding Symantec, NOD32 and some others. Now, NOD32 shouldn't fall down to the level of Symantec, I think)
Last thing, Kaspersky does not damage harddisk.

Tricatel reviewed v8.0.0.346 Beta on Apr 24, 2008

If you succeed at uninstalling this tool, you understand how slow this AV made your system.

shroom reviewed v8.0.0.346 Beta on Apr 23, 2008

Don't spread lies please, or check your infos first : http://www.virusbtn.com/...ive/results?vendor=VE15

No fails yet in 2008.

Blaxima reviewed v8.0.0.346 Beta on Apr 22, 2008

I USED to love this one (v6) but v7 and now v8 are trying to have a better GUI at the expense of what it should do and that is detect virisus. It now FAILS VB tests and I really never realized just how much it slowed my system down until I got rid of it. It also has much more false postives than say NOD which runs much leaner and passes VB tests.

The reviewer a few below was right, the king has lost it's crown

ToeKneeC reviewed v8.0.0.346 Beta on Apr 22, 2008

Works great in Vista. I can't say the same for Norton or OneCare. The beta version isn't bad, I really don't see any performance improvements from 7.

GLYUKOZ@ reviewed v8.0.0.343 Pre RC2 on Apr 19, 2008

good antivirus about which all heard(more frequent bad) from not many, counting itself mega by brains, but by actually being simply ignorant people.

Jenny reviewed v8.0.0.343 Pre RC2 on Apr 18, 2008

The King that lost his crown.

some guy reviewed v8.0.0.343 Pre RC2 on Apr 18, 2008

when this is posted every other day I call it spam!
their are hundreds of betas out their but I see the same old same old on this site, you guys getting kick backs ?

ezh reviewed v8.0.0.329 pre RC2 on Apr 11, 2008

madmike, 8.0 is not yet out. 7.0 is current stable version. And will be till end of summer, when 2009 will be officially released. Or you'd prefer KL give away with a magazine a not complete BETA version? :)

8.0 beta is free till May. Downlod it and choose "activate beta version". This is totally free.

madmike reviewed v8.0.0.329 pre RC2 on Apr 10, 2008

@artist I am entitled to my view and I stand by it. Personal atacks on me for my thoughts are not needed.The company sucks for giving it away, i had recently purchased version 7, no matter if a new version was introduced - which I take your point it was, its still crap to give the previous version away free.

Ref: Lotus Smartsuite 97 - free on a coverdisk, imagine how those people who had just bought it felt. My point stands true.

the artist reviewed v8.0.0.320 RC1 on Apr 4, 2008

@madmike: Version 7 was given away right before the inminent release of the new VERSION 8. If you paid for it before, you've had one of the best protections since, which was when you needed it but now it will be surpassed in quality.

It is an excellent strategy to increase the product's penetration in the market, and attract new buyers.

5 to compensate for your idiotic review and scoring.

madmike reviewed v8.0.0.313 RC1 on Apr 1, 2008

Low score as it doesnt play properly with certain firewalls and to add injury to insult, the program was given away (V7) on a coverdisk of a PC Magazine with 12 months updates - sad as I had paid for it. Never again.

trynow reviewed v8.0.0.313 RC1 on Mar 31, 2008

I dont use any spyware or antivirus or internet security or malvare cleaner program on my pc think why? Because I read only everything. I dont open any
packed files or visit bad web sites or chat. New softwares all very heavy for my pc. They eat my ram hdd for any simple protection. What they are collecting information from our pc and os how we are using our pc. Where we are visiting etc. I use both
mozilla browser and IE7 helps me reading internet. If you open their protection is enough for you.If you still use others programs and softwares more than limited time period you spend your time for nothing. Chose one do your homework and entertain more, thats all. Have good day and good sleep. Best ones always win.So walk with best one best one brings you where you want to be.

Sammo reviewed v8.0.0.313 RC1 on Mar 31, 2008

An excellent anti-virus, but not the best. Look at the following:

http://www.av-comparativ.../ergebnisse_2008_02.php
http://www.av-comparativ...ergebnisse/report17.pdf

I have been testing Avira Premium Security Suite (AntiVir 8) Beta and it is the best yet.

some guy reviewed v8.0.0.313 RC1 on Mar 31, 2008

why do I get the reviews below are buy the developers and one negative probably from NoD32 development team lol

guy above me Sammo
great post thanks for sharing that info,
I have been using their basic free ware version and been very happy with.
on a 3 boot OS XP vista Ubuntu ;)

werwin reviewed v8.0.0.313 RC1 on Mar 31, 2008

Agreed; Kaspersky Anti-Virus is the best of the best.

wdc reviewed v8.0.0.292 Beta on Mar 24, 2008

best of the best.

ezh reviewed v8.0.0.292 Beta on Mar 21, 2008

Sure! Maybe the worst! But it's an nightly not tested alfa, not even a official beta version yet.

Try 7.0 version - it's stable.

nika27 reviewed v8.0.0.292 Beta on Mar 20, 2008

The worst antivirus! Period.

wdc reviewed v8.0.0.268 Beta on Mar 5, 2008

the best antivirus available. period.

ballyhairs reviewed v8.0.0.268 Beta on Mar 1, 2008

Crappy Russian Software

comeoffit reviewed v8.0.0.268 Beta on Feb 29, 2008

Only 4 stars because I do find KAV to slow down my computers a bit.

Also when will FileForum update the screenshot?

echohead reviewed v8.0.0.256 Beta on Feb 27, 2008

good a new version...its been awhile since i had explorer.exe deleted for me.

Point Zero reviewed v8.0.0.256 Beta on Feb 22, 2008

Yep ! A "beta".

That's what this once, good old, trusty company is know for today.

pedigree reviewed v8.0.0.256 Beta on Feb 22, 2008

Better than most but still not as good as NOD32, wdc doesnt know what hes talking about.... Im coming from a position of having to help maintain a/v and security of 3000 servers and 25,000 desktops.

wdc reviewed v8.0.0.256 Beta on Feb 22, 2008

it only gets better and better, nod32=useless.

madmike reviewed v8.0.0.256 Beta on Feb 21, 2008

Did use the current edition then noticed it was slowing the system down, and on top of that , they gave KAV 7 away on a cover disk of a computer magazine.. one in the face to peepes who pay for it.

For my money NOD32 - the ESET total security beats this puppy hands down, small footprint and keeps you safe for less than this.

http://www.eset.eu/produ...pare-antivirus-products

Blaxima reviewed v8.0.0.225 Beta on Feb 7, 2008

woopty doo harlan. I'm glad V7 works for you but we are reviewing V8 beta are we not? So your little comment is just as arbitrary.

I don't see any improvement with this release over the one a few days ago so everything I said then still stands

harlan4096 reviewed v8.0.0.225 Beta on Feb 6, 2008

Blaxima,of course We are talking about version 8 of KAV, so why Do You talk about versions 5, 6 and 7? and even tahn talk about NOD32?

If You want to know the improvements of the new alpha versions, go to Kaspersky testing Forum and see the commetns of the testing members, even that test Yourself the version. But don't say "nothing new" and talk about NOD32.

Regards.

wdc reviewed v8.0.0.219 Beta on Feb 6, 2008

excellent antivirus, best you can find.

Blaxima reviewed v8.0.0.219 Beta on Feb 5, 2008

hahahaha, I love people like harlan4096 who mock people who give somthing a low rating with the argument," your an idiot, sure it has some bugs and freezes your system BUT this is an alpha release............5 STARS!!"

What pray tell do we base are rating on exactly if thats the case?

Bottom line is Kaspersky has dropped the ball in an attempt to attract a broader crowd. The *cough, cough* prettier UI, the system and bandwith slowdown and lets not forget it doesn't pass VB tests anymore are all reasons this is no longer a 5.

I tuffed it out throuhg the slow v5, was more than pleased with the excellent v6, had a cold shower with v7 and this version is all the more reason to finally stick NOD32 v3 on your computer. I have and I'm luvin it

harlan4096 reviewed v8.0.0.204 Beta on Jan 29, 2008

How can You say that of this "product" that is still on pre alpha status? still in development!!! ... If You don't know You are talking about, don't post nothing here or even rate it! ...

kazzi reviewed v8.0.0.202 Beta on Jan 26, 2008

I recently paid for a two year key but had to go over to Comodo Free AV because KAV slowed my system down too much (even with their patch). Don't get me wrong, I still think KAV is the best out there but until they resolve the speed issue I have, and others, I can not recommend it.

Budgie29 reviewed v8.0.0.152 Beta on Jan 9, 2008

cyberdoc its still in alpha beta what do you expect

you have probilly gotten traces of other AV-Firewall software lurking on your system clashing with KIS I don't get blue screens theese days

I did last night install the latest beta of KIS 8X
en even though their are some major bugs which are clearly visable i'm not going to knock them for it
the interface and setting are looking very impressive .... I just wonder what version they version they are gonna be up to by the time it finally becomes and offical beta ... ay the rate they are going it will be 8.5 i'll bet...

keep up the exiillant work Code writers at kaspersy you have made some really top notch software .... but please don't keep changing the interface all the time

CyberDoc999 reviewed v8.0.0.152 Beta on Jan 9, 2008

This is the only program that has ever given me a Blue Screen of Death.......
I had to use system restore to fix....
I talked to other people who had the same problem.

wdc reviewed v8.0.0.148 Beta on Jan 6, 2008

@some guy:

so you've voted even without testing the software?

that just deserve one word: azzhole.

some guy reviewed v8.0.0.148 Beta on Jan 3, 2008

how Im I suppose to test if no beta key ?

randomname reviewed v8.0.0.56 Beta on Nov 19, 2007

so, do you think that someone will create a program spcially for xp, one specially for a laptop, one specially for vista etc.? that's useless, first of all because xp and 2000 for example are 99% compatible from a software point of view and xp and vista ~90%.
also desktops now adays have the same components as laptops, they have wi-fi's, they get "moved" to lan parties just like a laptop gets moved around etc.

Wouldn't you prefer KAV specially for you? You know, KL could launch a special Kaspersky Anti-Virus (R) for trynow edition :)

trynow reviewed v8.0.0.56 Beta on Nov 15, 2007

Did you catch what I mean?

I have XP Pro and I want one protection program that installs on XP Pro only but not on linux or not on Vista versions. If I have Vista Home Premium so I want a protection program only for Vista Home Premium not for others.

If I have Vista Bussiness I want Internet Security for Vista Bussiness or Ultimate.

If I am using a laptop I need a protection program for only laptops but will not install on desktop computer.

See you all

thanks for your kind.

treworld reviewed v8.0.0.56 Beta on Nov 14, 2007

Version 7.0.1.262 Beta just came out 7 days ago! WTF. I don't understand why the development team have to rush to 8.0. Are they trying to play catch up with McAfee and Norton???

That is the reason why I've given this product a 1; 1 for the project manager.

randomname reviewed v7.0.1.262 Beta on Nov 7, 2007

Point Zero, do you know what a beta is, it's a program that users only install when they know what it's about, it may crash it may hang. it's not there so that idiots get a free, fully functinoal and stable version of a program.

Point Zero reviewed v7.0.1.262 Beta on Nov 6, 2007

It may be really thorough, actually even as thorough as stalling your whole computer, so this program ain't designed for the user who wants to use his computer for all-day things, it's only usefull for nerds testing their Kaspersky-thingy all day long.

Besides, it still alters files, so it can be cataloged as a WORM.

ezh reviewed v7.0.1.256 Beta on Nov 1, 2007

twlott

If you are using 7.0, so you have your own personal cabinet, where you can afford support. The reaction time is 1 day maximum.

Budgie29 reviewed v7.0.1.256 Beta on Nov 1, 2007

I would likve to upgrade to the latest Beta but for some resion all I get it inernal error and that is after fully uninstalling and not using the windows uninstall neither but the one posted on the KASPERSY's webbsite ...

but other wise it verry good at decting viruses and spyware

twlott reviewed v7.0.1.255 Beta on Oct 31, 2007

I really like Kaspersky. What problem I do have with it is the Support. You cant call them and if you do its international rates and I emailed them more then 5 times and never got a response. so since then I switched to nod32 by www.eset.com

AshG reviewed v7.0.1.255 Beta on Oct 30, 2007

This program still alters NTFS ObjectIDs, thus increasing chkdsk times to a ridiculous level. Kaspersky has failed to address the situation yet again; instead, they are making us wait for v8 for any sort of program fix and will probably not provide a tool for removing iSwift-generated tags.

Unacceptable, Kaspersky. I've spent hours with SpinRite removing your fluff from systems. Boo.

randomname reviewed v7.0.1.254 Beta on Oct 26, 2007

here: ftp://ftp.kaspersky.com/devbuilds/BetaCodes.txt
they work

some guy reviewed v7.0.1.254 Beta on Oct 25, 2007

no key is given to test

godzila reviewed v7.0.1.254 Beta on Oct 25, 2007

changelog put on the program see hat is new betanews plss

wdc reviewed v7.0.1.250 Beta on Oct 25, 2007

It would be very useful that Betanews write the changes in the new betas.

I like this av, I use it.

AshG reviewed v7.0.1.250 Beta on Oct 23, 2007

ObjectIDs are still altered without explanation or permission. The problem has yet to be rectified by Kaspersky Labs. Pass up on this one.

randomname reviewed v7.0.1.241 Beta on Oct 17, 2007

that's new, ADS objectIDs, you should read more about that before posting nonsense, ads and objectIDs are to different things.

ballyhairs reviewed v7.0.1.241 Beta on Oct 17, 2007

pfffff KasBeta

some guy reviewed v7.0.1.241 Beta on Oct 17, 2007

the beta still ask for key so you can't try it unless you have key, why put it here?

AshG reviewed v7.0.1.241 Beta on Oct 17, 2007

Until Kaspersky fixes the ADS ObjectID glut that occurs when iSwift is enabled, I cannot recommend KAV or KIS to anyone. Wilders Security, DSLReports, and even Kaspersky Labs' own forum recognize this as a massive problem as it addresses the NTFS file system in a way contrary to the API. There is no reason CHKDSK should take 6 hours longer than normal simply because of an AV installation.

Steve Austin reviewed v7.0.1.241 Beta on Oct 17, 2007

@GoodMorningWorld

What AV company do you work for then?

randomname reviewed v7.0.0.125 Beta on Jul 19, 2007

They failed it because they knowingly removed a signature from the database for tweaking, and there's an official response: http://forum.kasperskycl...ew=findpost&p=16572

phiber0ptik reviewed v7.0.0.125 Beta on Jul 19, 2007

Kaspersky is one of the best, but in the most recent "Virus Bulletin" test for Win XP (June 2007) they failed. BUT, they used v6 in those tests so maybe v7 pass it. Overall this one is good, but NOD32 is better, my opinion :)

McAleck reviewed v7.0.0.119 Beta on May 24, 2007

for pete's sakes, why does it have to be 22 megs?

ezh reviewed v7.0.0.119 Beta on May 23, 2007

Yes. This is RTM version. Will sunmit new screenshot shortly.

BadIronTree reviewed v7.0.0.90 Beta on May 9, 2007

ballyhairs = LOL

Blaxima reviewed v7.0.0.90 Beta on May 8, 2007

@ballyhairs-Looks to me like the word "beta" comes after it but I can see that from your post history of this product you pay just as much attention to testing the software. This is BETANEWS/FILEFORUM isn't it?? Go to Kaspersky's main site for all the NONBETAs you want. I still can't see why you've rated it so low either.

KAV was great with ver.5 but a bit of a hog. Since ver.6(which isn't beta) it has really become the best AV. I've had no problems with this beta so since it's a 5* product to begin with I don't see why it shouldn't still get a 5.

godzila reviewed v7.0.0.90 Beta on May 8, 2007

BogdanSHA

where you form odakle si ako si iz srbije

ballyhairs reviewed v7.0.0.90 Beta on May 8, 2007

Im tired of seeing the word "BETA" infront of Kaspersky products.

BogdanSHA reviewed v7.0.0.85 Beta on May 7, 2007

@godzila - "google it!"
http://www.kaspersky.com/news?id=207575520

godzila reviewed v7.0.0.85 Beta on May 7, 2007

whats newon kav 7 ?????????????????????

randomname reviewed v7.0.0.60 Beta on May 6, 2007

2 Avs installed at the same time can create problems. they don't have to be running as their drivers are always loaded.
AVG anti-virus has a low detection rate, so it's worse then kav anyway.

the.batonchik reviewed v7.0.0.60 Beta on May 4, 2007

"Attention! Some incompatible software is installed on you computer. These applications cannot be used together with Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0 Beta. In order to proceed with the installation, remove these applications:
AVG Anti-Virus"

What?!?! Avg was not even running at the time! What else do I have to do to use K?!
Don't use it!! AVG+Spyware doctor seem to be just fine.

Diam0nd reviewed v7.0.0.60 Beta on May 4, 2007

1. Great AV. Love the new GUI! :D
2. Budgie29, get a life. This is BETAnews, was u surprised to see alphas/betas here?

Budgie29 reviewed v7.0.0.60 Beta on May 3, 2007

isn't this an alpha Beta cus V6 is still beta

ezh reviewed v7.0.0.55 Beta on Apr 25, 2007

KIS 6.0.2.614 - only 12Mb in mem with that superb functionality! About what footprint do you talk?

toasale reviewed v7.0.0.55 Beta on Apr 25, 2007

I beta tested both KAV & Nod32 and find them 1 & 2, depending on what day of the week it is. What I like about KAV is the ability to not scan unchanged files; what I don't like is the footprint. Swap 'em out - - you can't lose!

Grandpas reviewed v7.0.0.55 Beta on Apr 25, 2007

5stars as it is clearly one of the best antivirus on the market actually. I really appreciate some few things: if the license is valid we can always update for the last program version. We also have very few problems with install/uninstall processes (norton or mcafee 'users' know what it means)

(for cleaning infected systems, we can install v5 in safe mode with network and update/clean everything without any single reboot. Unfortunately it's impossible with v6 and v7)

some guy reviewed v7.0.0.55 Beta on Apr 24, 2007

the best detection rate, for a freware version google aol sheild Kaspersky with a aol stamp:)

randomname reviewed v6.0.2.615 Beta on Apr 24, 2007

Zankur, why don't you just leave fileforum, you can see that no one agrees with your stupid posts.
No one forces you to test these builds.

randomname reviewed v7.0.0.43 Beta on Apr 19, 2007

ballyhairs, it is a prebeta. and even in this stage it looks more stable then the so called public beta of ESS

JimmyMate reviewed v7.0.0.43 Beta on Apr 18, 2007

While older versions of KAV (version 5 for instance) may have been a bit resource hungry, 6 certainly isnt and its only getting better.

If you want to criticize any Anti-Virus programs for being slow, look at Norton or Trend AV solutions.

5 Stars for KAV!

ballyhairs reviewed v7.0.0.43 Beta on Apr 18, 2007

This is to be called Kasbeta... its always beta
Better stick with NOD32

Eldar reviewed v7.0.0.43 Beta on Apr 18, 2007

@ahjefri - KAV/KIS hasn't been a resource hog since a long time. Version 5 did use more resources, but then again it was a lot less then Norton and it ran well on my system. Version 6 uses less resources then NOD32 on my system and works really well.

It could be this beta is a resource hog, but then again it's stil a beta, so those bugs will get fixed before release.

Instead of promoting NOD32, which is a fine antivirus, you'll better test this one out before posting such false reviews.
Jetico is great too and version 2 is still in beta. Unfortunately this firewall isn't recommended for a newbee. You do need to know what you're doing.

Use whatever YOU like, but don't attack other vendors.
For the rest KAV/KIS are my favourite antivirus/suite which will improve even more with every new build.

Keep up the good work Kaspersky Lab.

ahjefri reviewed v7.0.0.43 Beta on Apr 18, 2007

This is might be the best anti virus,, but it's resouce hungery CPU and Memory,,

It affects the whole system,

I advise you if you have some experience in firewalls to get jetico the free one and use NOD32 powerfull anitvirus with far less foot print..

Diam0nd reviewed v7.0.0.43 Beta on Apr 18, 2007

Great stuff! Love the new GUI :D

Blaxima reviewed v7.0.0.43 Beta on Apr 18, 2007

@caronn You obviously did not use this software. KAV hasn't been a resource hog since version 5 which is years ago!!!

KAV has gotten soooooooo good. It NEVER slows my system and lets nothing get on my computer.

There are others that are good and others that are just awful but KAV is the best antivirus product IMO

vcorvinus reviewed v7.0.0.6 Beta on Mar 22, 2007

It just works great. Don't forget to look at http://dieselsoft.com for a discount!

caronn reviewed v7.0.0.6 Beta on Mar 21, 2007

Kaspersky Antivirus is a resources hog.

randomname reviewed v7.0.0.6 Beta on Mar 21, 2007

the new anti-rootkit patch is really great, it's detecting rootkits that only a few other AVs detect while the rootkit is active.

utomo reviewed v7.0.0.6 Beta on Mar 21, 2007

This is alpha, instead of betas.
please only use if you really a tester. otehrwise please wait. It still have some bugs.

The file name still using kav6 instead of kav7.
Kaspersky need to fullfill user request in the forum http://forum.kaspersky.com/

and other improvements.
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http://www.software-asli.com

BadIronTree reviewed v7.0.0.6 Beta on Mar 21, 2007

WTF!
this is a very early .. unstable version 7 preview

with some new techs...the new GUI is not in yet

ezh reviewed v7.0.0.6 Beta on Mar 20, 2007

Do not download this! this is an alfa version, not for public.

luna reviewed v7.0.0.6 Beta on Mar 20, 2007

The version 7 listed here, called beta, is a actually a pre beta for testers to try out some new functions, not for general use! The beta is not expected until mid April or so.

stisev reviewed v6.0.2.675 Beta on Mar 17, 2007

KAV is indeed the best AV solution out there.

Paul Skinner reviewed v6.0.2.675 Beta on Mar 7, 2007

"It should be called Kasbeta and not Kaspersky. tried few times, not anywhere close to NOD32."

Erm... yes, it *is* a beta version. Well done Sherlock.

ballyhairs reviewed v6.0.2.675 Beta on Mar 7, 2007

It should be called Kasbeta and not Kaspersky. tried few times, not anywhere close to NOD32.

Tenoq reviewed v6.0.2.675 Beta on Mar 6, 2007

What's wrong with your PC, robmanic44?

I've installed it on many client machines without any issue. I'm thoroughly impressed with how effective it is at finding viruses and spyware - it's particularly interesting to note what it finds after it replaces Norton on a machine. ;)

mmoak reviewed v6.0.2.675 Beta on Mar 6, 2007

As always for me a clean install, minimal use of system resources...great detection.

godzila reviewed v6.0.2.675 Beta on Mar 6, 2007

kaspersky working fine not problem its wery good av i'm tested all products of kaspersky

Diam0nd reviewed v6.0.2.675 Beta on Mar 6, 2007

What can I say? Works great for me.

robmanic44 reviewed v6.0.2.675 Beta on Mar 6, 2007

Lots of people seem to rate this very highly, but each time I've installed it my system crashed. I mean a total take down, reformat and reinstall.

Zankur reviewed v6.0.2.615 Beta on Feb 22, 2007

Krapersky know only one thing that is to release daily bugful beta builds which spit venom and cause ur pc to crash....

even with this mp2 build u will find that updates till corrupt kaspersky's installation.....

don't get fooled by those advertisement of "99.99%" detection rates.nod32 is far more stable and has protects ur pc flawlessly......

Diam0nd reviewed v6.0.2.615 Beta on Feb 7, 2007

Great av.

dzjepp reviewed v6.0.2.615 Beta on Feb 7, 2007

The image needs to be updated, the 6.0 gui is new and a lot nicer!

ballyhairs reviewed v6.0.2.614 Beta on Jan 31, 2007

KAV 6.0.2.614 should be a final release as far as I know, how come its being shown as BETA here?!?!?!

some guy reviewed v6.0.2.614 Beta on Jan 31, 2007

has the best detection rate out of any virus program on the market today. This is a must have.

-Wanted- reviewed v6.0.2.614 Beta on Jan 30, 2007

Where's the activation code?

crowbar82 reviewed v6.0.2.614 Beta on Jan 30, 2007

Love it!

... and it works on Vista!

Diam0nd reviewed v6.0.2.614 Beta on Jan 30, 2007

Final indeed. Good ish.

ezh reviewed v6.0.2.614 Beta on Jan 30, 2007

This is final, not beta!

-Wanted- reviewed v6.0.2.600 Beta on Jan 25, 2007

What has been updated or addressed in this latest release?

c4p0ne reviewed v6.0.2.586 Beta on Jan 22, 2007

People as of late, seem to be getting a little confused over the superior nature of KAV to NOD due to a period of time when NOD enjoyed the blissful glistening sunlight of "heuristics hype". The bottom line is this: KAV provides better protection and detection than NOD. Is KAV's new arch rival good? HELLS yes, NOD is among the best there is NO question about that, but people need to do more careful examination rather then relying on "accepted" info from various web-sources.

As for the guy who said something about SAV, well on a scale of 1-100 SAV should be rated -100,000,000. Please don't even post the names of toxic raw-sewage waste like SAV among true engineering marvels such as KAV & NOD, etc. Anyway, to be fair both can be bypassed easily by most kiddies which makes this post pretty much null but for what it's worth KAV is harder to bypass then NOD, even with it's glowing buzzy "heuristic" engine.

ajua reviewed v6.0.2.586 Beta on Jan 22, 2007

to the user saying that it uses many resources and nod32 uses less. well, if you compare bth kaspersky and nod32 you will note that nod32 takes 30-40 mb and kaspersky only 10-15. check it before you post that as a major problem. the best of kaspersky is that is reliable and secure. it also doesnt bring alerts on everything that are just false positives. even the internet security suite fots everyone if you know how to malke good firewall rules.

Diam0nd reviewed v6.0.2.586 Beta on Jan 22, 2007

Good stuff. Well, its either KAV or SAV, if you ask me.

c4p0ne, before saying a software is crap. I suggest you at least have a look at it first, or bring up arguments supporting your statement, because as of now, you saying SAV is crap simply makes me laugh, since you are in no way better than half of the users around here saying "this is crap.period".
P.S. And if you've tried it, tell me which version. because you trying it 2yrs ago is nothing.

btman reviewed v6.0.2.573 Beta on Jan 22, 2007

This baby has saved me more than once.... Specially when my trial of NOD32 was failing me.

RaGhul reviewed v6.0.2.573 Beta on Jan 21, 2007

Nice interface. Seems stable enough.

However, nowhere near as light on resources as NOD32. Kapersky seems to fall in at about the same RAM usage as avast.

The big drawback here, though, are it's huge claims of catching 99-point-whatever percent of the viruses out there.

Any AV that whines as much as this one should easily be able to catch that many viruses! (It's touchier than my ex-girlfriend!) That doesn't really say ANYTHING about its real capabilities.

If you want an app as annoying and pointless as Vista's UAC, then by all means... get Krapersky!!

mambas reviewed v6.0.2.573 Beta on Jan 17, 2007

Hi there,
I have a valid licensed activation codes (were bought legally with new computers) those were never used yet, so I can share them... Not free.
The activation code allows you to get a license key for 3 months and after that period to buy a license key for 1 year with 30% discount or you can enter new activation code again to get 3 months key.. (usual price for 1 year licence is about 35-40USD) http://www.kaspersky.com/faq?qid=186520042 if you are interested in purchasing these codes - feel free to write me bcc(at)fromru.com

nebojsaf reviewed v6.0.2.573 Beta on Jan 15, 2007

Great antivirus!
Simply better then others!

c4p0ne reviewed v6.0.2.573 Beta on Jan 15, 2007

The exact 1000% OPPOSITE of Norton AntiVirus! 10 STARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

stisev reviewed v6.0.2.573 Beta on Jan 15, 2007

So we meet again, Diam0nd.

Hehe. Kaspersky is the best!

Diam0nd reviewed v6.0.2.573 Beta on Jan 13, 2007

Good stuff!

some guy reviewed v6.0.2.546 Beta on Jan 9, 2007

the best plaine and simple

VikingBlade reviewed v6.0.2.546 Beta on Jan 9, 2007

Absolutely love the Pro-Active defense module, in this day and age you can't rely solely on heuristics or signature definitions (easily defeated by simply pre-scanning and modifying). It is the logical extension to what AVs do. However, non-advanced users will probably not have a clue how to properly configure or use it, so should be turned off for them.

Diam0nd reviewed v6.0.2.546 Beta on Jan 9, 2007

The AV is very good, the interface is the best of all AVs I've seen (and I've seen quite a few). The firewall (KIS) however SUCKS, to say the least.

bubbs reviewed v6.0.1.410 Beta on Nov 1, 2006

Dirk, few people care what you spontaneously did with Avira - you forgot to mention anything about Build 410 of the Kaspersky beta. Have you actually used it?

Dirk van Hoofen reviewed v6.0.1.409 Beta on Oct 31, 2006

I personally support now the company AVIRA. Why? Because AVIRA.COM distribute 'Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic' free for personally use. I found this behavior so praise worth that I spontaneously order a license for 2 years for the extended version 'Personal Premium' - include a protection for viruses, worms, Trojans, ad/spyware and dialers.
And ... you support a german company with good (french,dutch & german) telephone support.

ezh reviewed v6.0.1.408 Beta on Oct 29, 2006

Normal keys will not work with betas, since the daily beta releases are only for testing.

utomo reviewed v6.0.1.408 Beta on Oct 29, 2006

Kaspersky betas need to accept the key which we have. (version 6.0.0.303) Otherwise it will make user not happy

ballyhairs reviewed v6.0.1.408 Beta on Oct 28, 2006

Well... its a good AV but a beta every couple of days doesn't sound good, I will stick to NOD32

utomo reviewed v6.0.1.404 Beta on Oct 27, 2006

Kaspersky need to improve the KAV:
1. Many times cannot Clean the data files completely. My data files still contain more than 6 data and 10MB.
2. It need to be able to update the engine. not only the data files only.
3. Need to improve the cleaning capabilities.
still after cleaning we still found same problems after that.

obox reviewed v6.0.1.401 pre TR on Oct 4, 2006

Here you can see a changelog since 398 build until 401 build:

Translated by Whizard
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Build 6.0.1.401
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>>Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0
15174 Cannot access to network drives
15682 HELP: duplicated topics in German help file

>>Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 FS
15713 HELP: incorrect help links in German help file
15799 fr, ge: during logon the banner displayed "Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0"

>>Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 WKS
15134 Incorrect failure description in the history of File and Antivirus components
15403 Incorrect behavior when suspending component under locked policy setting
15487 Upgrade on version 6: not installed, if package configuration differs
15508 Need to implement self detection of (%windir%) folder
15572 Several missing hot-keys
15602 Help RU: missing a closing quote
15631 fr missing text screenshots in part of the section
15632 fr: missing text screenshots
15633 fr missing text screenshots
15634 аfr: missing text screenshots
15635 Error during Anti-Virus startup
15636 fr missing screenshots in text
15661 In console, in the PDM settings possible to pick console local proccess
15662 Incorrect dialog localization upon choosing an object in PDM
15692 HELP: links broken on German localization
15726 Help, Ru: poor formatting
15755 The type of dangerous object is not displayed
15769 w2K, PDM: Interception of API hooks does not happen under Win2000
15778 GUI: 64х: missing AntiSpy statistics entries
15790 SSL: Crash on build 399 while working with ТТ
15796 PDM: AIC and RegMon when settings applied via AdminKit
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Build 6.0.1.400
-------------------------------------------------->>Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0
15341 (KIS/KAV) Problems with HotFix "Е"

>>Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 FS
15672 fr: unable to call help from link (see attach)

>>Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 MP1
15691 Change description for a "Connector" component in the install window

>>Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 WKS
15134 Incorrect failure stats description in the logs for File and Mail Antivirus subystems
15377 Information doesnt follow up with the link
15587 Several names for the section in the Table of Contents
15590 fr: missing link in help
15591 fr: missing link
15600 Different "license agreement" windows among localizations
15603 Incorrect localization
15608 w9x, OAS: Stopping OAS is not handled when certain applications are loaded
15613 fr: links are displayed where they should not
15616 fr incorrect help call (link + attach)
15617 fr: incorrect help call (link + attach)
15621 fr: incorrect help call (links)
15623 fr incorrect help call (links)
15624 fr incorrect help call (link + attach)
15625 fr incorrect help call (link + attach)
15628 fr: incorrect help call (link)
15630 fr: incorrect help call (link)
15638 In the main window caption the word "Release" is not needed
15647 Statistics: The column Disinfected is incorrectly reported
15648 Not a bad idea to enable Advanced Desinfection by default in policies
15667 fr: Unable to read info in the window (attach)
15678 PDM: Alert for ProcessExplorer changed to Hidden Install
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Build 6.0.1.399
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>>Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 WKS
15587 Incorrect names of topics vs. table of contents
15590 fr: missing link in help
15591 fr: missing link
15600 Different windows with "license agreement" among localizations
15613 fr: extra links, where they should not be
15616 fr missing links (see attach and screenshot)
15617 fr: missing links (see attach and screenshot)
15621 fr: missing call links
15623 fr missing call links
15624 fr missing links (see attach and screenshot)
15625 fr missing links (see attach and screenshot)
15628 fr: missing call links
15630 fr: missing call links
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Build 6.0.1.398
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>>Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0
15585 incorrect text for newvirus (Virus Lab) (Send from Quarantine)

>>Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 FS
15249 Remote install: Upgrading FS 5 the service portion does not reload correctly
15524 HELP: dialog tree items do not open

>>Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 MP1
14680 предупреждение выдается не на языке локализации программы а на языке Windows
15188 GUI: Missing usability on folder selection

>>Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 WKS
15134 Incorrect failure stats description in the logs for File and Mail Antivirus subsystems
15147 Help: no entry for Compatibility mode with programs used self-defence methods
15377 Missing link for information
15384 9x Upgrade on build 225: Q&B not imported
15554 Help: impossible to open or collapse sections
15564 WebAV: does not block Trojan.Clicker.Agent.A
15567 AntiPhishing: statistics is not correct
15572 Several missing hotkeys
15581 GUI: information about the key is not fully localized
15586 Incorrect updater task localizations for history
15610 9x: KLIN unglued: products are not being detected
15611 Impossible to add to TrustedZone through Web-Antivirus stats window
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© Translated by Whizard

BadIronTree reviewed v6.0.1.394 pre RTM on Sep 27, 2006

lets hope on friday we will get the TR

adamlau reviewed v6.0.1.399 Post RC on Sep 25, 2006

The recent round of KAVP RC releases have been far more stable than point releases 300 and 303. 399 is indeed a typo as the latest KAVP RC is versioned 393.

BadIronTree reviewed v6.0.1.399 Post RC on Sep 25, 2006

i think you have a typo... 399 is not out yet

obox reviewed v6.0.1.388 Post RC on Sep 15, 2006

@BadIronTree
RC .. is releace cantidate

No, it's post RC.
RC - 384 build (probably).

BadIronTree reviewed v6.0.1.386 Post RC on Sep 11, 2006

RC .. is releace cantidate

it means if is bug free and the test team aprove it will berealeaced to public....

but this never happen at the first time... they need 2-3 time to get it right...

pre-RC is when they make a stable build so they can name it RC

so pre = not well stable yet

sjc001 reviewed v6.0.1.386 Post RC on Sep 10, 2006

Great utility.

BTW, what does "post" RC actually mean? Wouldn't that mean final? Or is it like someone being a "person of interest" instead of calling them a suspect?

P.S.

I know what a RC is, BadIronTree. Post means after, and what comes after the RCs? The final.

If there is more than one RC they put RC2, RC3, etc, etc.... Also, what comes before RC is called Beta, and before that Alpha.

bjoer751 reviewed v6.0.1.386 Post RC on Sep 10, 2006

@bbplayer
I do know quite a lot more than you give me credit for. Been working with computer security the last 15 years.
The standard installation of NOD32 is good enough for most people. If you are a high-risk user (like to DL warez from non-scene groups, visits high-risk websites and so on) then you might be interested in looking at Blackspear's tweaked settings (if you're not capable of choosing them settings yoursel). BUT - most people do very fine with the standard installation of NOD32.
So, no - I don't think KAV is easier to install and setup.

AND - there is NO application today that provides you with full protection against every type of threat - even though NOD32 and KAV are the best in class.

You still haven't mentioned the installation helper for NOD32?? I have been using NOD32 at a large company and at home since version 1.2, and don't know what you're talking about. I have created modified installation-packs with the admin-version and the help of WinRAR. But I'm very interested in finding out about this application which you needed to help you install.

bbplayer reviewed v6.0.1.386 Post RC on Sep 10, 2006

@bjoer751

Please know what you are talking about before you make a reply like that. Nod32 after installing is NOT setup well enough to provide you with full protection against every type of threat. I invite you to view this link, then please, by all means, tell me kaspersky isnt easier to setup:

http://www.wilderssecuri.../showthread.php?t=37509

Enjoy.

ghammer reviewed v6.0.1.384 pre RC on Sep 8, 2006

The first reliable beta of this series.
Running and protecting well here.

bjoer751 reviewed v6.0.1.380 pre RC2 on Sep 5, 2006

@bbplayer
Why do you spread such FUD?
NOD32 is a very easy and small av. What application can you download to help you install? The installer (~10MB) is preconfigured for the normal user. I do agree that the UI today can be a bit tricky if you want to configure the more intricate settings, but ou certainly don't have to do that if you're an average Joe.

bbplayer reviewed v6.0.1.380 pre RC2 on Sep 4, 2006

Great AV choice, though, you are better off protecting against spyware with other programs.

@ bunghole - NOD32 is not a simple AV. Its one of the more complicated AVs on the market. They even have an application you can download to help you install it.

bunghole reviewed v6.0.1.379 pre RC1 on Sep 1, 2006

I'll give it a rating of 4 since the KAV 6 builds are a lot better than the two previous versions. It's still no where near the simplicity and efficiency of KAV 3, though.

If you want such things...try NOD32.

girts reviewed v6.0.1.379 pre RC1 on Sep 1, 2006

Kaspersky becomes better and better!
Excellent job!

BadIronTree reviewed v6.0.1.379 pre RC1 on Sep 1, 2006

these builds are coming almast every day...
NONE of them are stable betas....

betanews should not even put them here...

like the old dayly betas of opera, is FULL of bugs...
since every week new features come in and break things!!!!

PEOPLE wait for a stable beta to come out!

btman reviewed v6.0.1.369 Beta on Aug 23, 2006

Kaspersky is the best. Nuff said.

ezh reviewed v6.0.1.369 Beta on Aug 22, 2006

junggeselle, when you have 300 installed you also download the "product hotfix" listed as letters (b.c.d.) in product info.

They are the fixes that went in 303 build.

Yep, it's not so clear, but it is the way it is. In next releases they do it correctly.

junggeselle reviewed v6.0.1.369 Beta on Aug 22, 2006

@ezh:
What you wrote is not correct like that;
KASPERSKY does not automatically update the version during the UPDATE-Function from 6.0.0.300 to xx.303.
In this case i must download it manually and install it manually.
That presupposes, which I must know around existence of a new version!
Is this now still up-to-date?
I think not and hope, that the authors this malfunction change fast if possible!

bbplayer reviewed v6.0.1.369 Beta on Aug 21, 2006

"The last time I tried to install Kaspersky it took out my system. Now that's security!"

I bet you also use AOL as your ISP... Am I correct?

robmanic44 reviewed v6.0.1.368 Beta on Aug 19, 2006

The last time I tried to install Kaspersky it took out my system. Now that's security!

ezh reviewed v6.0.1.359 Beta on Aug 10, 2006

The 299 and 300 get updated thrue updates. The hotfix letter shows it. They will correct the version number in the near future.

DIRKES reviewed v6.0.1.359 Beta on Aug 10, 2006

KASPERSKY is a really good scan-engine.

But the update is nevertheless rather peculiar. I think it is a bug, because other antivirussoftware like "Antivir PRO" works correctly.
The KASPERSKY Update-function show NOT, if a newer version is available. If I not read new about the actually version 6.0.0.303 i never know, that a new version ist out. I work then with xx.300 again!

I asked other users, these report the same effect.
KASPERSKY not tell with a sentence, that 'a newer version is available' during the update.

Can the Kaspersky-guys not revise the update function, so that it not only update the virsusignature but also the program self?
I wrote this bug to them since version 6.0.0.299, but no answer or a feedback until today.

Sorry, but that big thing bring my rate a litte bit down.

BadIronTree reviewed v6.0.1.359 Beta on Aug 10, 2006

http://www.kaspersky.com...dates?chapter=186435857
Version 6.0.0.303 is the official!!!!!

betanews have gess what? BETAS :P

btw: daily built is out ftp://kav2006:Fynb02dbhec60@data.kaspersky.com/
version 6.0.1.360

lucianbara reviewed v6.0.1.359 Beta on Aug 9, 2006

ballyhairs, that's a beta for the mp1 update version comming later this year

ballyhairs reviewed v6.0.1.359 Beta on Aug 9, 2006

I thought they released the final finally and now they are back to beta again!!!!
I'm gonna stick to NOD32

bbplayer reviewed v6.0.1.359 Beta on Aug 9, 2006

Proactive defense makes this the best AV out, period.

lucianbara reviewed v6.0.1.350 on Jul 31, 2006

@Junggeselle
It has been decided that comercial keys (any kind) will not work with beta builds Instead you can use the beta codes found on the server.
These:

KIS (04.10.2006)
T1JVS-NNMBD-K1QTN-SUBP8

KAV (04.10.2006)
FHJ4S-R1XEX-5BW3T-JYEKB

junggeselle reviewed v6.0.1.350 on Jul 28, 2006

Yes, generally good.
I'm a owner of a german box version of 'Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0.1.300.
Now I want test this BETA version.
But the Kaspersky authors have own conceptions.
If you are a owner from a german version of Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0.1.300 and you want this THIS betaversion, it not works.
This version faults the reg.-key.
That means now, that for us legal users it is forbidden to test a beta ??
- That would be sad and short-sighted, since one excludes willing users - !

bbplayer reviewed v6.0.1.350 on Jul 26, 2006

***"Sometimes it is too agressive. it thing that some software are dangerous.

example it say that spamexpert is dangerous
check http://www.spamexperts.com/

and some other software too. "***

It says its potentially dangerous, big difference.

Best AV on the market, period. Look for the new heuristics engine later this year also! That will be a huge increase in scan detection, even though KAV is already the best! The best gets better!

utomo reviewed v6.0.1.350 on Jul 26, 2006

Sometimes it is too agressive. it thing that some software are dangerous.

example it say that spamexpert is dangerous
check http://www.spamexperts.com/

and some other software too.

niknet reviewed v6.0.1.346 Beta on Jul 11, 2006

One Of The Best AV Today! My System Is Clean Never Seen Before. Active Shield Is Really Work.

AlexBR1974 reviewed v6.0.1.346 Beta on Jul 5, 2006

Does anyone know if Kaspersky Internet Security build 346 also run on Windows Vista?

djtf reviewed v6.0.1.336 Beta on Jun 22, 2006

It does work on Server 2003 and on Windows Vista Beta 2! You only have to switch off the proactive Protection! Take me by the word! ;-)

cowgaR reviewed v6.0.1.332 Beta on Jun 16, 2006

I've been a KAV lover, 3.5 was fine, 4.0 even better. 4.5 was a mixed feeling and was last for me to work for windows server 2003. Then once they start messing with NTFS streams it stopped working for 2003.

Does anybody know if 6.0 version can be run on windows server 2003? I mean this personal version of KAV. They have enterprise solutions which I am not comfortable with, as I have 2003 configured as a developement machine (as is much faster than XP).

VikingBlade reviewed v6.0.1.332 Beta on Jun 16, 2006

To clear up the AV-Comparatives test, KAV6 did not score the top on the pro-active test which only uses scanning heuristics. However, they did score that 99.6% on a separate test where they actually executed malware.

ccc1005 reviewed v6.0.1.328 Beta on Jun 15, 2006

@ballyhairs

Ya its betanews, we kind of assumed that... Why the 2 rating...

Well this verion still has a handle leak with the keylogger detection (supposedly fixed in the build today (.331). The last few builds have been pretty solid otherwise however.

Definately one the top 2 or 3 AV programs out there, definitions updated very quickly, proactive defense is very good.

Overall I am very pleased, can't wait for more of the MP1 features to be implemented.

bbplayer reviewed v6.0.1.326 Beta on Jun 10, 2006

KIS6 just scored a 99.6% on the proactive (detecting new viruses without the use of a signature file) which is insane. Nod32 scored a 58% and was a distant second. Nod32 has dominated this area for quite some time.

http://www.kaspersky.com/news?id=188369257

KAV5 detected 24%, KIS6 detects 99.6%.

Impressive.

Kbker reviewed v6.0.1.326 Beta on Jun 9, 2006

Simply the best at the present time, nothing comes close. Tout simplement le meilleur !

Quant à l'anglo qui passe des commentaires désobligeants, il ferait mieux d'apprendre à écrire sa propre langue correctement. Estie de con !

rotjong reviewed v6.0.1.323 Beta on Jun 6, 2006

I'm using v6.0.0 build 300 and I have to say I'm impressed. I loved v3.x and then they lost me a bit in v4 and v5 was a little better but still not what I wanted. Version 6 is definitely far far better so in my testing. I'm likely going to stick with NOD32, personally, but I had to test v6 out before installing it on a friend's computer that I have to upgrade their v5 Kaspersky on.

florre reviewed v6.0.1.314 on May 30, 2006

go lern some english ;-)

Le Voyageur reviewed v6.0.1.312 on May 25, 2006

Très bon programme, bonne ergonomie (quoique cette version 6 est un peyu plus fouillie que la 5 mais rien de rédhibitoire cependant), consomme très peu de ressources, modules d'analyse complets et très puissants (registre, Internet, applications etc.).
C'est unique dans la catégorie.

Ne m'a jamais trahi malgré une navigation à risques...

Sans aucun conteste, Kaspersky me semble le meilleur éditeur d'antivirus (loin devant Nod32 par exemple...)

Klusternisse reviewed v6.0.1.312 on May 20, 2006

the best antivirus out there :)

RootWebGod reviewed v6.0.1.312 on May 14, 2006

Re: (Terumo)

No, this is no a warez site.

The activastion keys are for BETA TESTING and if you were even paying any attention at all you would have noticed they are DIRECTLY from the DEVELOPER of the software!

bbplayer reviewed v6.0.1.312 on May 12, 2006

Great package right here. One of my favorite components is the banner blocker with heuristics. Talk about nice!

Virus detection unmatched.

5/5 for this one.

Note: This product goes final May 15th. Already have my licence key!

Terumo reviewed v6.0.1.312 on May 12, 2006

Is this a waza site now.
This is what I find longer down on this site

here are activation keys:
ftp://kav2006:Fynb02dbhec60@data.kaspersky.ru/

I hope this is a mistake

Terumo

BadIronTree reviewed v6.0.1.312 on May 12, 2006

this are -alpfa-beta versions

if you want a stable 6 ver. get 299
300+ are baaadddd ver. of MP1

bggoth reviewed v6.0.0.297g Release Candidate on Mar 17, 2006

Norton is made to sell. And it sells many. But compared to Kaspersky, Norton is not worth it. And keep in mind that's just Candidate Release. Of course it has bugs-otherwise it would be "final" :P

anna21 reviewed v6.0.0.297g Release Candidate on Mar 17, 2006

Version .297g is the first “official” release candidate, it's becoming the best av ever!

DIRKES reviewed v6.0.0.297d RC Candidate 14 on Mar 14, 2006

Good software, but

1.- ...what's new in this version?
2.- Testversion is 'strong' crippled, ON ACCESS funktion do not work, if you not can use a reg. file. I think a better solution is, that you can test it with ALL functions for 30-days (without a registration).

wat0114 reviewed v6.0.0.297d RC Candidate 14 on Mar 13, 2006

All that vodka drinking by the good people at Kasperskylabs notwithstanding, this is a semi-decent antivirus product. Please Kaspersky fanboyz, don’t get all bent out of shape by the opening sentence; it’s only a joke, though being on RC 14 is slightly amusing. I’m quite impressed with the addition of the Proactive Defense options, especially the Application integrity control and the Registry guard. CPU % runs at an average of about 70% on my machine with Spysweeper, Ad Muncher and Outpost Pro running fw running real-time; not too bad. The interface on this new version is both aesthetically pleasing and user friendly, with all settings and options intuitively easy to access. The only caveat is that there are numerous settings that users need to be aware of, so a considerable amount of quality time researching them all is crucial in order to set up this antivirus utility properly, which could be quite a bit more challenging for those who are used to the almost set-and-forget Norton products.

Unfortunately, this version still does not play too happily with Outpost Pro fw, but I'm not necessarily blaming Kaspersky for this, as Agnitum should shoulder some responsibility in ensuring their product can co-exist well with other security apps. I had to place Ad Muncher in the "Trusted" zone of Outpost to prevent it from being blocked on outbount connections. No amount of rule modifications seemed to help.

The most pressing issue, however, with this version is web browsing. It's just too slow. The svchost.exe process is using high cpu cycles and so is avp.exe. This is occuring without any real-time scan in progress, which is simply unacceptable. It also has issues remembering when I've placed detected threats in the "Trusted" zone, even after doing this three consecutive times.

Eventually I uninstalled this and re-installed my always reliable NOD32.

Kasperskylabs has some work remaining to get this version on at least an equal footing with its competition.

ccc1005 reviewed v6.0.0.297 RC Candidate 12 on Mar 8, 2006

Yes please stop posting worthless reviews and head over to forums.kaspersky.com and post in the beta forum for help.

sQin reviewed v6.0.0.297 RC Candidate 12 on Mar 8, 2006

ccombe stop rating that. better goto kaspersky forums

ccombe reviewed v6.0.0.297 RC Candidate 12 on Mar 8, 2006

I do not have any security software installed presently. I even have WinXP sp2 FW disabled, not that it actually does anything.

Im guessing the only way to fix this is by formatting my pc with a fresh install of windows.

this just seems a little drastic though.

any ideas?

Eldar reviewed v6.0.0.297 RC Candidate 12 on Mar 7, 2006

@ccombe: remove any other antivirus prior to installing this beta.

Still my favourite antivirus. :-)

ccombe reviewed v6.0.0.294 RC Candidate 9 on Mar 2, 2006

still doesnt let me install it
is there anything i am doing wrong
i really want to use this program but i cant if it wont install
no other av programs on my system

Budgie29 reviewed v6.0.0.294 RC Candidate 9 on Mar 1, 2006

I have been using KAV since Version 3x and have found it not to be the best .not that i am knocking it by any means it just that what Kav does not detect Panda does and vise versa

sQin reviewed v6.0.0.294 RC Candidate 9 on Mar 1, 2006

what you all dont like? the RC Candidate name? its already stable as any other final product and the free licence expires at 2006.10.xx. So download and use the best AV

mufdvr3669 reviewed v6.0.0.294 RC Candidate 9 on Mar 1, 2006

they could just rename this version 2008, then they would be so far ahead of everyone else and that'd be so neat wouldn't it trout?

anna21 reviewed v6.0.0.294 RC Candidate 9 on Mar 1, 2006

nice the high CPU bug is solved.

thout reviewed v6.0.0.293 RC Candidate 8 on Mar 1, 2006

year 2009.. Kaspersky Labs just released Anti-Virus 2006 beta 47 RC 297!

MagikMuzik reviewed v6.0.0.293 RC Candidate 8 on Mar 1, 2006

Program is great, liking it much better than v5 overall. However just a little heads up on this latest build (6.0.0.293). It seems that a lot of people are having issues with it almost completely hogging the CPU and becoming unresponsive. I, along with many of the people on the kaspersky forums would recommend sticking to build 292 for now and skipping this build. Previous builds along with the beta testing activation codes and lots of other good stuff can be found on their ftp @ ftp://data.kaspersky.ru/

Blaxima reviewed v6.0.0.293 RC Candidate 8 on Feb 28, 2006

It runs alot faster than ver5 and has a cleaner interface with more options but I cant scan individual files unless KAV is open!!This was not the case in ver5. It seem silly considering the option is there when you right click but not accessible. Still don't know why people are having problems with ZA and this because I have used both of them together for over 3 years and I've never had a problem.
By the way disregard the well thought out and informative review below.
Normally this is a 5 but because of this new quirk it's a 4

McAleck reviewed v6.0.0.293 RC Candidate 8 on Feb 28, 2006

naah, i'll just wait for the 6.0.0.293.584.535 RC Candidate 32 beta Candidate beta 15 Candidate 7 to come out

kapro reviewed v6.0.0.292 RC Candidate 7 on Feb 27, 2006

It runs flawlessy on my pc, no problems what so ever. Kaspersky is getting better and better all the time. I don't think I will every change to another AV. Great stuff !

robmanic44 reviewed v2006 6.0.0.290 RC6 on Feb 23, 2006

I purchased a 2 year license for this and I just received my refund. It would not install on my system no matter what I did. My system wouldn't restart and kept giving me the return to last working configuration message. It's no good at all if it won't install.

buckshee reviewed v2006 6.0.0.283 RC Candidate 4 on Feb 17, 2006

I find this release very stable and certainly uses less resources than Version 5. There is a problem re-installing Zone Alarm after KAV 2006 is uninstalled (happened on two machines) - probably goes back to KAV 2006 and ZA can't coexist. On another note, according to Kaspersky USA they don't expect the final release until August (or a little earlier) - maybe they'll rename it to KAV 2007

Blaxima reviewed v2006 6.0.0.283 RC Candidate 4 on Feb 17, 2006

Seems stable enough. Still the best AV program you can get.

To "ballyhairs" panda almost never pass tests at Virus Bulletin.
Panda just might be one of the worst AV. I tried it's platnum or titanium or whatever and it corrupted files.
To "marty" we're selling out are we? How bout you stop being so cheap!
In my tests and VB's, KAV and Norton(bloatware) have the highest detection rates followed by F-Prot(too many false detects), PC Cillin(too bad they are bloating it up now) and Mcaffe(Beware if u try to delete it). AVG, Avast and AntiVir are good for the price but not the best at detection and pass VB tests only 60% of the times and as for panda complete sh8.

ballyhairs reviewed v2006 6.0.0.283 RC Candidate 4 on Feb 17, 2006

Well... High, very high detection, but its already 17 February and Kaspersky 2006 is still in Beta, while Panda released their 2006 along time before 2006.
Also these releases of Kaspersky kill my connection even when its dissabled, that is something my friends mentioned too.

Oh well...

KOLE89 reviewed v2006 6.0.0.283 RC Candidate 4 on Feb 17, 2006

Some of you have been confused with "RC Candidate 4". It means that this version is Candidate 4 for Release Candidate 1 :)

In other words: this isn't RC yet.

sQin reviewed v2006 6.0.0.283 RC Candidate 4 on Feb 17, 2006

agree with gatescape, latest versions are so stable, low cpu usage.
The best antivirus = features + detection + low usage (and price for poor...).
I've tested many popular and good AVs, and i find KAV the best

marty reviewed v2006 6.0.0.283 RC Candidate 4 on Feb 17, 2006

I don't see any reason to use this product, as well as something like Norton. There are much finer products - I use aVast - which are free.
A professional version of aVast costs something like 39 bucks. On my wifes machine I use AVG free editon. Why are you people shelling out?

McAleck reviewed v2006 6.0.0.283 RC Candidate 4 on Feb 17, 2006

this is getting pathetic!!!

gatescape reviewed v2006 6.0.0.280 RC Candidate 2 on Feb 14, 2006

RC2 - > Release Candidate 2 (nearly completed version of the program)

The best AV, no doubt, stable, fast, and with a 99,8% rate of detection viruses.

Budgie29 reviewed v2006 6.0.0.280 RC Candidate 2 on Feb 14, 2006

I have been using KAV since version 3
although its not the best at dectecting viruses
and killing them like panda AV is

but KAV is the most stable of the AV's I have found

chimpypimpy reviewed v2006 6.0.0.280 RC Candidate 2 on Feb 13, 2006

Your computer isn't clean until KAV says it is. ;0)

uberfly reviewed v2006 6.0.0.280 RC Candidate 2 on Feb 13, 2006

Running nicely on my machine.

Blaxima reviewed v2006 6.0.0.280 RC Candidate 2 on Feb 13, 2006

I havent' tried this latest Beta build due to some bugs I encountered with the last but I had to respond to "ballyhairs". First of all I have used every 2005 build with zone alarm pro and have had no conflicts between the two. Secondly while I agree that Germans do know what they are doing they don't with Avast since it comes from a Czech-based company.

Avast when I had tried it a few years back IMO was crap. It's detection rate was no where near as good as Kaspersky or even Norton(bloatware). And have you seen it's interface??I can't beleive people would complain about KAV's when this is out there!

I'll rate this one just based on the last build cuz I just wanted to clear up the misinformation "hairyballs" is giving

ballyhairs reviewed v2006 6.0.0.280 RC Candidate 2 on Feb 13, 2006

This release seem to be fine.
I love KAV, its the only programme that could find that nast savenow spyware and REALLLY remove it from my computer.

anna21 reviewed v2006 6.0.0.274 Beta on Feb 7, 2006

if you find any bugs post them on the Kaspersky forum!!!
sign up as a member in KASPERSKY FORUM here: http://forum.kaspersky.c...1e720d&showforum=16

sQin reviewed v2006 6.0.0.274 Beta on Feb 7, 2006

latest beta runs very smoothly on my cpu. Drunk or not, russians doing a very good job with amazing results. What if we started a talk about sober americans with their Norton, McAfee products..?

ballyhairs reviewed v2006 6.0.0.274 Beta on Feb 7, 2006

Well... If you are a Zonealarm user then forget about Kaspersky, somehow Kaspersky want us to use their firewall or something, don't even take the chance to try both softwares on one computer, otherwise you will have the blue screen of death every reboot. Also the same with their offecial release (2005). Its also not stable at all. I will just stcik with Avast Pro, Germans know what they are doing.
I give it 2/5 for the high detection only.

nefarious1 reviewed v2006 6.0.0.271 Beta on Feb 5, 2006

I appreciate KAV's high detection rate, and in that respect, I put it above all others. But this beta runs terribly on my system--the startup scan essentially prevents programs from being launched, and even when protection is "disabled", things like the opening of folders are delayed by about half a minute.

When I tell KAV to exit, and then confirm, it doesn't exit. Subsequent to that, I can't get KAV to do anything at all.

The new features look awesome, though--they have essentially put host-based intrusion-prevention system (HIPS) functionality in KAV, which is great.

Yes, it's beta... But what would you have me do, rate with a 5 because they might address these issues? No, a beta is posted, and therefore a beta will be reviewed.

anna21 reviewed v2006 6.0.0.271 Beta on Feb 3, 2006

it's in BETA fool!!

dzjepp reviewed v2006 6.0.0.271 Beta on Feb 2, 2006

You can get temporary activation codes during the beta phase from the company website (their community forum).

One particular comment in the activation codes readme could potentially state when the product is going retail (2006-04-15)? Sometime in April? Well, don't quote me on that.

Not For Resale (Until 2006-04-15)

KIS: 2EC09247-68E4-4D6F-9BF3-30D4237C7C08B

KAV: 1E7CD68C-B4A6-4195-B650-FDFB6928DB8F9

Trial Keys

KIS : 01943253-88BC-4958-9B20-F64A83C3AC262

KAV: 28549FB4-B414-4BF9-8DDD-97EC258C7CCB4

=====================================

BETA 2 CODES

KIS 2006 - 2 desktop

39517016-F10D-4101-8D51-FC41CAE0F7F9C

KIS2006

995DC2D2-BD00-41EE-9803-B736BF9B311A6

KAV 2006 - 2 desktop

187272B5-62F6-4CFF-BE82-D1B1FFD0A32E7

KAV2006

B2B66782-6AC0-4533-88F4-060BB929C9318

=====================================

KAV for WkS 6.0

2F5DF679-4090-480B-87DA-332B13D61FBEB

KAV for FS 6.0

0CC74976-DE77-40CE-92CC-9BEF618773101

marty reviewed v2006 6.0.0.271 Beta on Feb 2, 2006

I don't know about you guys but aVast! is the best.
aVast! Pro is even better - and cheaper.

chenxxxx reviewed v2006 6.0.0.269 Beta on Jan 30, 2006

i like KAV,i think it's the best,but i don't good at english,so i have to wait for the chinese Version~~~~ waiting~~~~~~

OroKen reviewed v2006 6.0.0.269 Beta on Jan 30, 2006

I agree, I like KAV too but I'm tired of waiting the final release because actual version is beta, I hate beta versions. The interface is great and cleaned. KAV is the best... We all are waiting for the final version... Please, quickly...

Estoy de acuerdo, han tardado mucho para la versión final. KAV es grandioso, pero no me gusta utilizar productos betas. La interfaz está muy mejorada, pero por favor Kaspersky Lab, Apurense!, Esperamos con ansias la versión final!!!

ballyhairs reviewed v2006 6.0.0.268 Beta on Jan 29, 2006

I like KAV, but when is the final release for 2006? in 2007 or what?
Panda released their 2006 product along time before it was 2006.
Thats why I give it 4/5
Oh well... Russians :D

SuzzyWoozy reviewed v2006 6.0.0.268 Beta on Jan 29, 2006

Should one check the net for antivirus comparative table, will notice KAV to be the first rated antivirus. It was in the past and is still at this moment.
Now, you cannot expect this to come without a price, didn't you? Great protection cannot be done if the antivirus does not interpose everywhere, and with this may came the slowness some of us are complaining. But hey, if you know what you're doing, you can set the timeout to lower values for most of the KAV agents and you'll notice how the slowness is reduced.

With any doubts, KAV is the only antivirus with astonishing detection rate and, in the end, this is all that matters...

Tokar reviewed v2006 6.0.0.268 Beta on Jan 29, 2006

It gets so much praise because the interface is great and it has the best detection rate for antivirus programs.

Check out www.virus.gr. The guy who runs the site puts out 2 tests a year...one in april-may, one in november-december. Kaspersky is always on top with detection rates above 99%. None of the other scanners come remotely close...

McAfee is at 95%...NOD32 is at 89%...

Mind I note that the values reflect detection against 113,000+ virus records.

TC17 reviewed v2006 6.0.0.268 Beta on Jan 28, 2006

I don't understand why Kaspersky gets so much praise. It does slow down your computer. Its not just me either because I have read others stating the same thing. And I do have a fast computer too (AMD64 3400+). Not to mention its way overpriced. You might as well get McAfee which is much cheaper and detects just as much, although it has a bog down effect also. It seems the free scanners are the only ones anymore that don't bog your system down.

jshrk reviewed v2006 6.0.0.268 Beta on Jan 27, 2006

i know im driking vodka over here

Ampbeta reviewed v2006 6.0 Beta 2 on Jan 22, 2006

u say beta 2 crashed on u, its a beta for christ sake man use the online scanner because kaspersky owns no matter what.

McAleck reviewed v2006 6.0 Beta 2 on Jan 15, 2006

looks like KAV 2006 will remain beta forever. and it's still very buggy and cumbersome. Beta2 even crashed on me, which none of the previous beta1 releases did.

oh, my! what comes next?

anna21 reviewed v2006 6.0 Beta 2 on Jan 15, 2006

About the vodka thing...

prebeta's show up nearly everyday HERE:
ftp://kav2006:Fynb02dbhec60@data.kaspersky.ru/

post bugs and comments HERE:
http://forum.kaspersky.c...4d473c&showforum=16

So who's drinking vodka over here! :D

jackhummer reviewed v2006 6.0 Beta 2 on Jan 3, 2006

Are the planing to release the final for 2006 or are they busy drinking Vodka?

guti reviewed v2006 6.0 Beta 2 on Dec 30, 2005

I used to use Kaspersky back in the old DOS days.

Currentlly it is too slow, and resource hungry, so I am with NOD32.

Anyway, its detection ratio is quite high, so it is a 4/5.

jackhummer reviewed v2006 6.0.16.234 Beta on Dec 6, 2005

Well... Kaspersky is the best antivirus ever but I think we should just wait till the final release, this release sucks, it turned my computer upside down, and it also interferes in everything.

agamen0n reviewed v2006 6.0.15.230 Beta on Nov 28, 2005

I love the kaspersky engine. But its simply impossible to work with big directories... Kaspersky takes too much pocessor to make its new engine to work... I'm sorry but I will look for a more realistic antivirus...

mach83 reviewed v2006 6.0.15.230 Beta on Nov 28, 2005

This new beta make me noise with activation!! Anyone can help me??
ps: previous betas work fine

sQin reviewed v2006 6.0.15.230 Beta on Nov 28, 2005

^^mach83^^

KAV2006
B2B66782-6AC0-4533-88F4-060BB929C9318

KIS2006
995DC2D2-BD00-41EE-9803-B736BF9B311A6

dont rate that again for the same reason, ok?

one of the best AVs available. no bugs found in latest beta. the only problem is bad work with some firewalls.

wat0114 reviewed v2006 6.0.15.225 Beta on Nov 14, 2005

Too bad, but this near first-rate, evolutionary-looking antivirus app conflicts with Outpost Pro firewall; Outpost blocks all incoming and outgoing attempts on port 53, UDP on the KAV update service and my web browsers (Firefox, Maxthon, IE)I've never had this issue before with any other app running concurrently with Outpost. Funny thing is Outpost lists the application as "N/A", rather than the actual name (AVP) of the KAV process. Even placing the KAV process in the "Trusted" zone did not resolve the problem.

At any rate, I'd love to see this bug resolved because it looks to be a huge improvement over previous KAV Personal offerings with all the added functionality and protection options, none of which I could spend quality time researching because of the UDP DNS issue. I had to uninstall it and re-install NOD 32.

I'll be keeping tabs on bug resolves with KAV because I'd love to give this app another chance.

jjarmak reviewed v2006 6.0.15.225 Beta on Nov 13, 2005

What is the easiest way to transfer settings from one version to another? Is there a file I can backup and import my settings from? Thanks Jeff

How does this differ from Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0.15.222?

No Beer For You reviewed v2006 6.0.15.224 Beta on Nov 9, 2005

Excellent program. No problems even though its only a beta.
I stopped using Norton about 3 months ago for a bunch of free programs. (I got sick of those "renew your subscription" messages at the final month of each term of service)
Hopefully this program doesn't have those big intrusive "renew your subscription" pop-ups near the end of the service periods.

I will definitely consider buying the program when this beta-period ends.
This program has fast scanning, real-time protection, registry guard and the convenience of having most of my other programs in one handy package. It's really easy to navigate the options as well.
I found no real increase in CPU or RAM usage when this is running in the background. Bandwidth seems normal too. I don't mind sacrificing a little for protection like this.

sQin reviewed v2006 6.0.15.222b Beta 1 on Nov 8, 2005

very smart AV

chimpypimpy reviewed v2006 6.0.15.222b Beta 1 on Nov 8, 2005

No comment because beta testers who actually download and test programs are no longer tolerated by the staff.

Phyco reviewed v2006 6.0.15.222b Beta 1 on Nov 7, 2005

Don't know about your experience but when I installed this program it lagged up my internet like crazy, I would get timeouts in inconvenient times and it was too frustrating to keep this program installed.

utomo reviewed v2006 6.0.15.222 Pre-Beta 1 on Oct 29, 2005

It need to improve:
- Add easy option to allow common think we allow such as Yahoo, ICQ start, ETC
- Optimize the report size. I got 1.9 GB report size. it is not good
- Make a smarter autooptions for emails containing virus, etc.
- Add more setting options.

Howell reviewed v2006 6.0.15.222 Pre-Beta 1 on Oct 27, 2005

I do agree with some reviews here :D
Download and try it BEFORE telling anything about this software ;)

I use KAV for years and I surf a lot, including on "special" sites such as warez and so on. Part of my job is concerning security so I have to stay informed about warez, viruses, malwares, etc...

KAV never let a single virus or equivalent install on my systems :D

Yes it uses some CPU when scanning but resident scanner is ok for that part. Especially the latest versions. Furthermore the interface is now especially well done.

IMHO the best AV ever ! and KIS integrates all you need for your security.

I do also agree : don't trust AV tests blindly and make your own opinion ;)

httpd.confused reviewed v2006 6.0.15.222 Pre-Beta 1 on Oct 26, 2005

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: There is no "best" AV. Not only is it foolish to take any comparative tests as unassailable fact (especially just one of them), there are considerations other than detection rate. AV software--no matter how good at detection--isn't very "good" overall if it kills the performance of the system it's running on.

Yes, I know exactly how all the usual idiots will misinterpret what I said above. But I don't feel like explaining myself yet again.

the_root reviewed v2006 6.0.15.222 Pre-Beta 1 on Oct 26, 2005

This version 222 is a winner people. I have never surfed faster. Not so many bugs in this one also. Close to the first official beta 1 release.

chimpypimpy reviewed v2006 6.0.15.218 Pre-Beta 1 on Oct 24, 2005

I said it before, I'll say it again - KAV is the best AV there is.
http://www.av-comparatives.org/
This version is amazing.

NOD32 slow??? Not. NOD32 may be second best and is lighter than almost all other AVs.

F-Prot better than KAV or NOD32? F-Prot is a nice light AV with good detection but has almost no options. F-Prot 4 may be better.

sQin reviewed v2006 6.0.15.218 Pre-Beta 1 on Oct 24, 2005

its not FREE. NOD32 has very strong, but slow heuristics. It cant skip already checked file, that makes NOD32 and other AVs sloowww.
KAV is the TOP antivirus

niop reviewed v2006 6.0.15.218 Pre-Beta 1 on Oct 24, 2005

Kaspersky is a good free anti-virus, but sorry for all, the only anti-virus that stop all threats is NOD32, i tried all of them since 4 years and stay with NOD32... The French Laboratories of Microsoft use it for 2 years, and i used Nod on a Toshiba Laptop PII 300Mhz with 192 Mo (XP Pro).

More Informations : www.nod32.com

Wins the 100% Virus Bulletin Award since 7 Years.

McAleck reviewed v2006 6.0.15.212 Beta on Oct 24, 2005

robmanic44, I tried F-Prot myself. granted: it's faster, cheaper. but you forgot about the most important bit. bugs, dude!!! I specifically checked backdoors (you're often exposed to when u use p2p programs) and F-Prot failed to filter several of them. so much about F-Prot. so now that you gave KAV an unfair 2, I'm going over to notch a 1 for F-Prot. :) Bye!

robmanic44 reviewed v2006 6.0.15.212 Beta on Oct 15, 2005

The people who rave about this thing must be related to the folks who say that ESET NOD32 is so great. I'll repeat this for their benefit:"F-Prot is the best damned antivirus that I have ever used." It is cheaper, faster, and easy to update. Don't use anything else.

sQin reviewed v2006 6.0.14.210 Beta on Oct 11, 2005

at last the download link works for me.
Perfect antivirus for 2000+ Mhz machines

VikingBlade reviewed v2006 6.0.14.210 Beta on Oct 10, 2005

Seems to have fixed a couple bugs from .207. Though if you are testing this, be sure to go to forums.kaspersky.com for the latest information.

some guy reviewed v2006 6.0.14.210 Beta on Oct 10, 2005

to slow ,, when tryed to update off cable twice got erro courupted file update failed. will keep useing AVG free till something better comes out....

ThumperZ1 reviewed v2006 6.0.14.210 Beta on Oct 10, 2005

We use version 6 here at work, but I still am using 4.94. The newer versions don't have the download checker so you scan when Flashget or any other download manager downloads a file, and, according to Kasperksy, aren't going to put it back in.

jjarmak reviewed v2006 6.0.14.210 Beta on Oct 10, 2005

After writing a rather favorable review, I now am sitting back here having to ask what's different about it?

jjarmak reviewed v2006 6.0.14.207 Beta on Oct 8, 2005

Guys! And Gals!

I don't usually write a review, I really don't. In fact, this is my very first review. I just want you to do yourself a favor and don't pass this up. I am able to surf on the web, listen to music using launchcast, and running Sygate-(oops maybe that was another review) on a ~800 megahertz system all without a problem. I would still recommend that you schedule a time to run a scan for when your sleeping.

Now, for the bad part about this program and that is that I don't know if this is the best antivirus catch all program out there. I'm sure there are quite a few good antivirus programs.

00100001110 reviewed v2006 6.0.14.207 Beta on Oct 5, 2005

Beta(be·ta)A version of an application that is made available prior to the official release for the purposes of testing.

gawd21 reviewed v2006 6.0.14.207 Beta on Oct 4, 2005

Did they fix this latest bug? NO.

bourgeoisdude reviewed v2006 6.0.14.202 Beta on Sep 16, 2005

Good virus protection, only 4 or 5 processes run as opposed to Symantec's 17 processes (and it STILL has a better detection rate!), but as others have mentioned, it is a little buggy. I personally prefer AVG AntiVirus myself...

Zygi reviewed v2006 6.0.13.195 Beta on Sep 3, 2005

Great product, but build 195 is worse then ever - didn't cooperate with Kerio Personal Firewall 4.2 (net stopped working). Be afraid that every new build have more bugs then previous one.....

Caleb reviewed v2006 6.0.13.195 Beta on Aug 30, 2005

Main new features:
1) new exclusions concept
a) normal file exclusions,
b) process exclusions (all file requests of this process),
c) process exclusions (network requests of this process)
2) work on 64-bit OSes
a) normal installer
b) engines manager (it has settings, in registry yet)
3) "attachments filter" (see Mail Antivirus settings)
4) trusted dll list
a) list is prefilled after install
b) option of the automatic sanction of loading for any dll signed by Microsoft digital signature.
5) Anti-Banner component (part of Anti-Spy) with two lists: pre-filled and user defined
6) separate tab "Service>Display"; option "use system colors and style", turn on by default
7) many speed optimization in File Monitor & Anti-Hacker components
8) networks list: network is being defined by network adapter name now, refresh option, delete option
9) temporary (up to official beta release) installation on the server OSes is allowed

Main known bugs list:

1. Update using ftp does not work
2. "Full scan never perfomed.." ballon never appears :)
3. TheBat PlugIn does not work if File Monitor is enabled
4. "Retranslation" in updater settings does not work
5. Any changes on the "Service>View" tab will work only after product restart
6. Networks list is empty under Windows NT4
7. "Group the rules by application" in the Anti-Hacker settings can not be saved
8. Advanced options in Anti-Spam component work with errors
9. Products fall in the ntdll.dll module after loading of the specific Web-pages
10. Unstable falls in avpgui.ppl module.

Caleb reviewed v2006 6.0.13.183 Beta on Jul 28, 2005

Main know bugs list:
1) freeze during receiving emails by POP3 protocol; solution - after installation replace the POP3Protocoller.ppl file in installation folder with the same file from folder.
2) Anti-Hacker training mode may works incorrectly (network activity will be allowed without alerts)
3) not all of the new Anti-Spam settings work correctly
4) trusted dll list is not filled by default yet, so many-many alerts will be displayed from the PDM subsystem; solutions - clear list of applications in App Guard or "fairly" add files to the shared dll list using link on a Component control alert.
5) one BSOD was detected during scan of boot sectors (unstable)

captainahab reviewed v2006 6.0.13.183 Beta on Jul 27, 2005

This will be great when finished but these are early betas with bugs o' plenty. Read more, then decide if you want to try this out:
http://forum.kaspersky.c...44306e&showforum=16

kadavrul reviewed v2006 6.0.12.178 Beta on Jul 23, 2005

I have got some viruses with Kaspersky :( maybe because it doesn't work well with Opera browser

McAleck reviewed v2006 6.0.12.178 Beta on Jul 11, 2005

Kaspesrsky is the best antivirus application among the throngs of such appz i have used, but it's a pity it still has this clash issue with firewalls.

I know, I know. This is beta. But I mean, hey, the same problem persists in the 5.xxx series.

Domingo reviewed v2006 6.0.12.178 Beta on Jul 6, 2005

I like it, but some of the new features makes a lot of perfectly normal programs (like mIRC) seem like huge risks to the average user. The default action just happens to delete them as well. While it's nice for dialers and whatnot, some programs are perfectly legit and untampered.

wingo reviewed v2006 6.0.13.177 Beta on Jul 2, 2005

yes betas is no choise for the less techie one, you might end up getting bsod or just regular lockups.

and please do not complain about functions not working when it is beta, if you have a problem with a (planned) feature get in touch with the company.

ezh reviewed v2006 6.0.13.177 Beta on Jul 2, 2005

some guyб it's free till release. The every day betas are actually daily betas. Not for public, only beta testers, but beta news publicates it...

some guy reviewed v2006 6.0.13.177 Beta on Jul 1, 2005

pros
its free
does what it says

cons
new beta every other day
still prefer AVG free
SLOW

isochar reviewed v2006 6.0.12.176 Beta on Jun 29, 2005

Too bad this is Win32 only! :(

jordenpro reviewed v2006 6.0.12.176 Beta on Jun 29, 2005

Simply the best. It's nice to see people finally realize it.

dzjepp reviewed v2006 6.0.12.176 Beta on Jun 29, 2005

It is more likely that an end-user that has access to the beta releases has submitted this to betanews. If you want this removed, your best bet would be to email betanews support directly and ask them that way.

ezh reviewed v2006 6.0.12.175 Beta on Jun 22, 2005

Betanews!!! This is not a final beta! This is a dialy build! Only for testing!

ezh reviewed v2006 6.0.12.173 Beta on Jun 20, 2005

Those are not final beta, those are internal pre-betas. Do not try them out! We official BETA will be released in some time.

Zankur reviewed v2006 6.0.12.172 Beta on Jun 18, 2005

I think people who are having problems using the product should visit it's forum,and it's the best forum to get your problems solved.personally,being involved wit them,i think the product is great and is working very well,and is not having problem!

iamtux reviewed v2006 6.0.12.172 Beta on Jun 18, 2005

Pros:
Great interface
Easy to use
Installed flawlessly

Cons:
Ate up my resources (and my laptop is pretty fast)
No easy way to stop w/e scan its running
Update seems a little buggy (yes I know this is a beta)

Overall its a great beta release. I give it a 4 b/c of the above mentioned cons. I don't expect it to be perfect, but compared to what I was using (AVG Free), it destroyed my resources and that really bothers me when I'm trying to work. I look forward to the final though! Will definitely give it another shot!

tedbieri reviewed v2006 6.0.12.172 Beta on Jun 17, 2005

Simply the best, thats it end of story!

mufdvr3669 reviewed v2006 6.0.12.172 Beta on Jun 17, 2005

Since most of these reviews are pointless and don't review the actual product at all, I didn't either. Thumbs up from me for this made up review.

SamppaX reviewed v2006 6.0.12.167 Beta on Jun 11, 2005

I Use now Avast!...
I used Norton Antivirus 2005

Metsn reviewed v2006 6.0.12.167 Beta on Jun 11, 2005

After I spent 1 month with cleaning from viruses on PCs in the school where was Avast installed....I really can say it's a piece of s***....

Thumbs up for Kaspersky and Nod32....Kaspersky is the best, Nod32 is the best if you have problems with Kaspersky performance...

Caleb reviewed v2006 6.0.12.167 Beta on Jun 11, 2005

AVAST is a piece of s*** anti-virus that can't detect anything

AlexBR reviewed v2006 6.0.12.167 Beta on Jun 11, 2005

AVAST is the BEST!

a6 reviewed v2006 6.0.12.167 Beta on Jun 11, 2005

i am using version 6.0.12.168 of kav6 and it's great! running smooth - no errors to date. i like the many new options added. most of them are very useful. (even the look - which is in no case important for an av-app - is better...) also it seems like scanning is now faster.

Zankur reviewed v2006 6.0.12.167 Beta on Jun 11, 2005

The new release in good,but is having some problems..the developers have made note and have released a new version fixing the same.
However,this is pre-beta release,and many bugs are being fixed before official beta release,
For More:
http://forum.kaspersky.c...amp;st=0&p=8483&;,
2.)ftp://kav2006:Fynb02dbhec60@data.kaspersky.ru/6.0.12.168/

sQin reviewed v2006 6.0.12.167 Beta on Jun 10, 2005

Same experience to me. Avast didn't detect some variant of Win32/SpyBot worm.
Kaspersky and NOD32 did the job. These 2 are so powerful and worth the money

S0me0nesmind1 reviewed v2006 6.0.12.167 Beta on Jun 10, 2005

Anyone saying anything other than Kaspersky is the best.....(Especially the one who said avast was better)

Go here: http://www.virus.gr/engl...lt.asp?id=69&mnu=69

and be pwned.

hotlips69 reviewed v5.0.19 RC on Jan 23, 2005

I've just downloaded this release candidate, but where do I get a trial licence from?

I can't try the software without one, and there is no mention of this beta on the kaspersky website!

Help!

ezh reviewed v5.0.19 RC on Jan 23, 2005

Getting better and better... I know about internat 6.0 release. Man says that that thing is almost perfect! Can't wait till public beta or alfa!

tedbieri reviewed v5.0.19 RC on Jan 23, 2005

Excellent, updates almost as fast as the viruses!

distinguished reviewed v5.0.19 RC on Jan 23, 2005

extended and standard databases without supersecure option, still friendly & quick.

httpd.confused reviewed v5.0.19 RC on Jan 22, 2005

Controler, you shouldn't go calling other people fools. In point of fact, you don't understand how ADS are used in KAV. If you did, you wouldn't go around barking about how dangerous it is.

And as far as detecting "riskware" goes, you need to configure KAV to use "extended databases". That takes about three clicks. I know things get confounding after two clicks, but hang in there, I know you can do it!

There is no anti-malware scanner on the planet that does a better job than any member of the KAV family.

papibootknock reviewed v5.0 Beta 1 on Jul 4, 2004

No user-interface, the license will expire in one month, and it seems to support only IE, and not Firefox...

ezh reviewed v5.0 Beta 1 on Jul 3, 2004

This is a freeware inly for the beta testing programm.