Kaspersky Internet Security 2011

Kaspersky® Internet Security 2011

Complete PC & Netbook Protection

Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 has everything that you need to stay safe and secure while you're surfing the web. It provides constant protection for you and your family – whether you work, bank, shop or play online.

Stay ahead of the threats with Kaspersky Internet Security 2011!

  Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 stops your PC or Netbook being slowed down by cybercriminals and delivers unsurpassed on-line safety whilst protecting your files, music and photos from hackers:

• Real-time proactive protection against all Internet threats Improved!
  Prevents all types of known and unknown malware from infecting your computer.
• New Safe Surf feature for unparalleled online security New!
  With Safe Surf you’ll never be exposed to harmful or offensive websites. Regular database updates from Kaspersky Lab means that Safe Surf will automatically block undesirable websites as they appear. Just switch it on.
• Protection for your digital identity at all times Improved!
  Smart anti-phishing protection and Virtual Keyboard keep your digital identity absolutely secure when you are shopping, banking or social networking online.
• Feature-rich and effective Parental Control Improved!
  The product’s advanced Parental Control features can block, limit and log applications and web access, so your children stay safe online.
• Application Control prevents dangerous software from harming your system Improved!
  Each program is granted rights and access to system resources based on an automated risk-assessment using Kaspersky Lab’s in-the-cloud security database.
• System Watcher technology New!
  Cutting-edge System Watcher technology monitors and analyzes every system event to accurately detect any dangerous behavior. If a threat occurs, the user will be prompted to roll back any malicious program activity.
• Unique Safe Run mode for apps & websites Improved!
  Safe Run mode lets you run suspicious applications and websites in a specially isolated environment where they cannot damage your system.
• Special tools to treat even the most complex infections Improved!
  The installation CD can also be used as a bootable rescue disk to help you to restore your system should you ever need to. If you’ve downloaded your Kaspersky Lab product you can create your own Rescue CD using the program.
• Easy-Access Desktop gadget New!
  Checking your PC’s protection status and quickly accessing your preferred security features and settings has never been easier!

    Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 offers a number of new and improved features together with unique protection technologies to address the latest online threats, keep your PC or Netbook running smoothly and customize protection according to your activities:

• Improved: Risk-based Application Control restricts programs’ rights to access potentially vulnerable system resources or share sensitive data on the Internet
• New: System Watcher - Heuristics-based analysis monitors, restricts and blocks suspicious program behavior
• Improved: Safe Run mode launches questionable applications and websites without risk
• Improved: Rescue CD disinfects the system after malware attacks
• New: Safe Run for websites mode provides added security for online banking and other similar activities where a high risk of identity theft exists
• Improved: Advanced antimalware technologies even allows installation on infected PCs
• New: New System Watcher technology tracks, records and analyzes suspicious activity and lets you roll back any dangerous actions
• New: Safe Surf technology blocks malware and phishing websites for great online security

 

Operating Systems

• Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or higher)
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or higher)
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (Service Pack 2 or higher) 

• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (32/64 Bit)
• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32/64 Bit)
• Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32/64 Bit)
• Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise (32/64 Bit)
• Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32/64 Bit)
• Microsoft Windows 7 Starter (32/64 Bit)
• Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic (32/64 Bit)
• Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32/64 Bit)
• Microsoft Windows 7 Professional/Ultimate (32/64 Bit)

Hardware Requirements

• Processor 800 MHz or higher
• 512 MB of available RAM 

• Processor 1 GHz 32-bit (x86)/64-bit (x64) or higher
• 1 GB of available RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB of available RAM (64-bit)

Required for all installations

• About 480 MB free space on the hard drive (depends on the size of the antivirus database)
• CD/DVD Drive for installation of the program from CD ROM
• Computer mouse
• Internet connection for product activation
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher
• Microsoft Windows Installer 2.0  

Please Note: Safe Run Mode doesn't work with Microsoft Windows XP x64, and works with limitations on Microsoft Windows Vista x64 and Microsoft Windows 7 x64.

Hardware requirements for netbooks

• CPU: Intel Atom 1.33 Ghz (Z520)
• RAM: (1 GB) 1024MB (DDR2-533Mhz)
• Hard Disk: 160GB (5400rpm)
• Video Card: Intel GMA950 + 64 MB
• Screen: 10.1’’
• OS: MS WinXP Home Edition 

 

 

Computer Maintenance

• Productivity Tips

    Your Windows*-based computer needs a small amount of regular attention to keep it running its best. Performing the tasks listed here (some can even be scheduled to take place automatically) will help you maintain your machine's performance.

Microsoft Update: the easiest critical maintenance you'll ever do.

    Software manufacturers are constantly on the lookout for problems ranging from bugs to security issues with their products. When they identify a problem, their programmers produce a software update that corrects it. Microsoft has made it simple to get these updates to you using the Windows Update and Microsoft Update services. (Windows* Update provides updates for only Windows, while Microsoft* Update gives you updates to other Microsoft software, like Microsoft Office*.)

 

    A new Windows computer is set to download critical updates (the ones that solve big functionality and security problems) automatically. If you want to change the automatic setting or manually check for updates, from the Start menu, click Windows Update or Microsoft Update, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Disk cleanup: like housecleaning for your hard drive.

   Over time, your computer collects junk, just like an overstuffed closet. And just like a closet, you can take back some of that space if you clean up your hard drive once in a while. Windows makes it easy with Disk Cleanup. To start the tool, from the Start menu, just click Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then Disk Cleanup. The dialog box that appears will list several types of files you can delete to free up space on your hard drive.

    Select the appropriate checkboxes, and then click OK. This could take a while (maybe ten minutes or more) depending on what you select, but Windows will do the rest for you.

Defragment your hard drive: make things easier for your processor.

   Your computer constantly stores and deletes files on your hard drive. Over time this process can become disorganized, with files divided up into smaller and smaller chunks that are saved all over the place. To understand how this works, consider this example.

    The Windows Disk Defragmenter tool reorganizes all of your files so the chunks are put back together and the machine can run faster again. Running this tool is strictly manual in Windows XP*, but you can schedule it to run automatically in Windows Vista*. In either case, to launch the tool: from the Start menu, click Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then Disk Defragmenter.

• Say you delete a file on your computer that's five kilobytes (5 KB), leaving a 5 KB chunk of empty hard drive space.
• Later, you save a 10 KB file. The computer wants to store that file in the 5 KB space it just freed up on the hard drive. It will save 5 KB of the file in that space, but if there is no empty space adjacent to that location, the computer will find somewhere else to put the other 5 KB.
• The file you just saved now exists on the hard drive as two 5 KB "fragments." That's OK, but over time, more and more files are divided into more and more fragments.
• When you open one of these files, the computer must gather the fragments from all over the hard disk, which forces the processor to work harder. Unfortunately, this additional work means your computer will work more slowly.

Windows Vista*: You can either run Disk Defragmenter with the Defragment now button or schedule defragmentation by clicking the Modify schedule button.

Windows XP*: To find out how fragmented the drives are, click the Analyze button. To defragment them, click the Defragment button.

Protecting Your Computer from Viruses

• System Health

    As everyone who has ever had the flu knows, viruses can be devastating—and computers don't get off any easier than people. Even though a flu virus and a computer virus have obvious differences, there are some similarities: Both you and your computer get viruses from others who are already infected, and prevention can help keep both of you healthy.

Keep in mind that the steps listed in this article are only recommendations that may help prevent virus infection and help deal with it if one does occur. This topic is complex, and it changes rapidly, so it's important to stay vigilant and stay informed.

Prevention is the key.

    Your best defense is to keep your system from getting infected in the first place because once it is, it can be very difficult, if not impossible, to get rid of the virus. The road to prevention begins with these steps:

• Install effective anti-virus software. Anti-virus software is widely available; any online or brick-and-mortar store that sells software will offer a number of products. These products typically require an annual subscription, which lets you keep your anti-virus software up to date and ready to detect the latest threats.
  Tip: For added protection, consider buying a security suite that includes firewall software and other protection (such as spam filtering).
  
• Avoid risky behavior. For example: never open an email attachment that comes from someone you don't know, and avoid downloading anything from the Internet that might not be trustworthy. Keep in mind that humorous material is often passed along, from address to address, through email. It's best not to open this type of file, because even if the attachment is from someone you know, they may be unknowingly passing along a virus.

Make regular virus scans a habit.

    Anti-virus software typically lets you choose whether to schedule a scan on a regular basis or perform a manual scan. Because a full scan can take an hour or more to complete, many anti-virus software packages also let you perform a quick, but less thorough, scan of the most commonly infected parts of the computer. See your product documentation for details.

Tip: While you shouldn't depend on it for your main anti-virus solution, another option is to use a free online service to scan your computer, like Trend Micro HouseCall* or Symantec Security Check*.

You've discovered an infection. Now what?

If you discover a virus or related threat during a scan, follow these steps:

• Follow your anti-virus software's on-screen instructions. Many viruses can be easily removed using this method. Another option for Windows-based systems is to use the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool*, free software distributed through Windows Update* and updated monthly. Re-scan your computer after you've removed the virus (just to be sure).
  Tip: It's also a good idea to scan again with a separate scanner, such as an online service, for added assurance.
• Contact an expert. If first efforts aren't enough, check your anti-virus product's Web site for additional information. Sometimes—especially for high-profile threats—major anti-virus software manufacturers will provide a tool to help get rid of specific viruses. However, these tools can be complicated to use, so depending on how comfortable you are with the procedure, you might want to bring in an expert. Many large retail chains now provide in-store services that specialize in removing viruses. The cost involved can be a small amount to pay to resolve the problem.
• Use restore disks or re-install the operating system. A new computer often comes with a set of one or more emergency "restore" disks. If you haven't been able to remove the virus, this set of disks might help you to resolve the problem. However, you will lose any files that haven't been backed up on separate media. Although many anti-virus programs let you make a set of emergency restore disks when you install the software. Similarly, if your computer came with a set of one or more operating system disks, you can re-install the operating system and return the computer to factory condition. These options are strong medicine, but if everything else fails, they may be the only way to restore your computer's health.

Keeping virus-free

• Install anti-virus software and keep it up to date
• Don't open suspicious email attachments or download untrustworthy Internet content
• Set Windows Update to automatic mode
• Use firewall software