Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0
If you want no-frills, no gimmicks, no firewalls, and just straight-up anti-virus protection, you might want to give Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0 a spin on your laptop or computer. Kaspersky is known as one of the anti-virus programs that has the shortest response time when it comes to breaking malware threats - a consistent quality that you will likewise find in the 7.0 software kit. Depending on where you buy it, the Kapersky Anti-Virus 7.0 kit can cost anywhere from $31.49 to $59.99.
Features
Among the key features of the Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0 is the triple threat protection it provides: anti-rootkit, anti-spyware, and anti-virus. Many hail the Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0 because it provides a pro-active malware protection and has heuristic scanning, which effectively identifies all newly created malware. The Anti-Virus 7.0 is also equipped with Kasperky's signature-based hourly protection, which also notifies users if there are any available program updates.
While some people would see the lack of firewall protection in Kaspersky 7.0 as a downside, some users prefer this setup because it allows them to choose their own firewall protection. Kaspersky also takes up considerably less disk space compared with other anti-virus programs.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7 also delivers small file updates - something that not all anti-virus programs and software are able to provide. And unlike many anti-virus products, Kaspersky still continues to provide users with the option and process of creating a rescue disk.
Installation and Setup
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0 caters to more users because it runs on Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista, whereas some anti-virus programs are limited only to Windows XP and Windows Vista. As mentioned earlier, Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7 also takes up less disk space and only requires 512 RAM and a minimum of 50 MB hard drive space.
This already gives Kaspersky a one up, considering that some anti-virus programs have hard drive space requirements of 300 MB. After you install Kaspersky, you'll have to reboot your system to get full protection.
For those who are still unsure whether they should go and buy the Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0, Kaspersky Labs offers a 30-day, full-function trial version. Now if you're not satisfied with the program and product, you can go to the All Programs menu where you'll find the uninstall option. And with Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0, you don't have to worry about having those annoying small files that are usually retained in the computer after uninstalling the program. After you've uninstalled Kaspersky and have rebooted, you'll find no evidence of the program in your machine.
User Interface
The 7.0 version sports a cleaner and more user-friendly interface compared with last year's Kaspersky Anti-Virus version. The red banner that indicates whether your signature files are out of date is not only useful, but is also efficient and informative compared to the usual "Fix It" button that you see on the side.
Kapersky Anti-Virus 7.0's user interface is also easy on the eyes because of the bright colors used. And the fact that you can also choose and change the interface skin also doesn't hurt.
Another important characteristic of the 7.0's user interface is its easy navigation system. The section that leads to the configuration settings is also easily accessible on the left side of the interface, making it easy for users to tweak and alter according to their preference. Another feature easily accessible from the left-hand navigation of the interface is the rootkit scan. So in addition to having anti-virus and anti-spyware protection, the Kaspersky 7.0 also provides you with anti-rootkit protection. The built-in System Restore feature is also handy should your computer become infected. The System Restore feature allows Kaspersky to roll back the registry changes made prior to the time when the infection was detected. This provides users even more protection against spyware and rootkits.