Review: Kaspersky Internet Security 2010
Introduction
Kaspersky has recently released its 2010 internet security suite. Yes, it is a bit early but none the less it is an excellent product it has a new interface and few new features and one of the best things is that anyone who already has a subscription to the internet suite gets the upgrade for FREE! Bad news is if you don't already have it, it will cost you about $50 per year
Pros
- Slick new interface
- Small footprint
- Lots of customisability options
- Virtual keyboard
Cons
- Causes a few network issues
- Sometimes stops working
- Deep scan option takes a lot of CPU power and slows the computer down significantly
Overview
Kaspersky's products have typically been some of the best anti virus products on the market. This new suite is no exception. It is easy to use, and will detect almost every virus on your computer if you have one. It will detect viruses with other suites won't pick up and has heaps of features.
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The product has many security options including a firewall, anti virus, anti spam, anti phishing, anti banner and parental control. It is a fully packed suite. The anti virus is very good and picked up 2 viruses on my computer which were previously not picked up with the older version of Kaspersky. It is also constantly scanning your computer in the background checking all websites you access, instant messaging and monitors all programs you use for any form of virus, trojan, malware or spyware. There is a new virtual keyboard which allows you to enter sensitive information such as passwords with it so key loggers can't pick it up. The menu is very easy to navigate for customising every component of the suite to suit your needs. You can turn off components if you don't need them and you can change the type of scan and where the program scans for viruses. This can be overwhelming for users who are not familiar with these options but it is powerful.
Although the suite is fully featured, there are a few problems. For example the Deep scan option when scanning through my mail, it found a virus but instead of deleting the virus in the email, it deleted every single email (over 5000) in order to get rid of the virus. This is a major flaw and can only be avoided if you stop it from scanning your email and let anti-spam do its job. Another annoyance is the fact that when the scan is running, the computer will become quite slow. This can be avoided if the scan setting is put down to normal but if you want a deep scan, you can't do too much intense work. There was also a problem of the program just randomly ceasing to work. It was easy to restart but it is irritating. These problems rarely occur though. So it shouldn't phase you in your decision to buy the product too much. If the program ever does delete anything which was needed, it handily creates a backup of the file and even tries to restore a virus free version of the file.
Conclusion
Overall, this internet security suite is fully featured and very powerful. It also comparitively has a small footprint and shouldn't affect performance too much. Apart from a few minor gripes, this is a top notch product.
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October 1st, 2009 - 06:36
I just got Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 and it’s been scanning for about 15 hours now and I don’t know how to stop it. Does anybody know how to stop the scan – there doesn’t appear to be a place to do that.
October 1st, 2009 - 07:51
Hi,
If you double click on the kaspersky icon in the taskbar or go into the start menu and open the program, along the left hand side, there are five tabs. Click on the Scan My Computer Tab. Depending on the scan you are running (I am assuming a full scan), you just click on the running scan and it should stop.
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October 9th, 2009 - 04:07
I had the same problem Stephanie. I don’t think it is as reliable as you say it is and I think Ill change back to my old Norton one.
October 11th, 2009 - 02:03
WOW, great info.
i love getting informed and expanding my knowledge on computer programs and software.
im subscribing, please keep the info coming…
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October 20th, 2009 - 15:02
I’ve created a couple of ringtones through the site Ventones, but when I send them to my iPhone, I click the link in the text message that they come in but all it does is play the song. I don’t know where that song goes on my phone or how I can make it a ringtone. Any help? Thanks.
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October 29th, 2009 - 06:20
Very easy to install, just follow the directions. Many many configuration features, users should take the time to learn the software, very cool interface, frequent updates.
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November 20th, 2009 - 17:31
Beside the fact that the iphone can call I was wondering why the ipod touch cost more than the iphone. I know they’re expensive but the internet and movies is something I really wanted.
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November 22nd, 2009 - 10:54
I don’t think the iPod Touch costs more than the iPhone. Unless you are in the US where the iPhone is cheaper but you have to pay a certain amount (I think $75 per month) to use the phone part of it. Both can access the internet but with the iPod touch you have to be in a WiFi hotspot. Otherwise both are essentially the same and they work int he same way
December 8th, 2009 - 23:37
I tried to update a game on my iphone through the update section of the app store. I got a message that said the update must be done through wifi or iTunes. I logged into my iTunes account, but was clueless on where to go. What am I supposed to do?
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