Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 8.0.0.454 ↓

The new standard in Internet Security
Advanced antivirus software with maximum spyware protection to guard against viruses, Trojans, and worms, spyware and adware, rootkits, identity theft and phishing attacks.
Key Technologies

Protects from viruses, Trojans, worms, spyware, adware
Scans files, email, and Internet traffic
Protects instant messengers
Protects from unknown threats
Analyzes and closes Internet Explorer vulnerabilities
Disables links to malware sites / phishing sites
Global Threat Monitoring (Kaspersky Security Network)
Blocks all types of keyloggers
Automatic database updates
Free technical support
Functionality

Hourly updates and fastest response times ensure you benefit from the industry's most up-to-date protection.
New - Advanced anti-virus engine delivers the industry's fastest scan times (Passmark Security, June 2007). Saves time and improves performance.
Protects you from the phishing and malware sites that you wouldn't otherwise know were attempting to steal from you.
Kaspersky Security Network allows your computer to report when it discovers a threat that hasn't been seen before. All 250 million Kaspersky users benefit from our combined knowledge!
Key Technologies

Protects from viruses, Trojans, worms, spyware, adware
Scans files, email, and Internet traffic
Protects instant messengers
Protects from unknown threats
Analyzes and closes Internet Explorer vulnerabilities
Disables links to malware sites / phishing sites
Global Threat Monitoring (Kaspersky Security Network)
Blocks all types of keyloggers
Automatic database updates
Free technical support
Functionality

Hourly updates and fastest response times ensure you benefit from the industry's most up-to-date protection.
New - Advanced anti-virus engine delivers the industry's fastest scan times (Passmark Security, June 2007). Saves time and improves performance.
Protects you from the phishing and malware sites that you wouldn't otherwise know were attempting to steal from you.
Kaspersky Security Network allows your computer to report when it discovers a threat that hasn't been seen before. All 250 million Kaspersky users benefit from our combined knowledge!
Premium Protection from Kaspersky Lab
"At Kaspersky Lab, we protect over 250 million systems worldwide. In 2007 we saw more malicious threats than in the previous 15 years combined. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 represents a breakthrough in the way we protect our customers with the strongest, most efficient anti-malware technology in the world. And we back this with the finest support team in the business. Trust Kaspersky Lab."

- Eugene Kaspersky


A New Generation of Threat Protection
Kaspersky's Internet Security lab has seen an unprecedented growth in cybercrime attacks. In 2007 alone we responded to more than 2 million new malicious threat samples - more than the prior 15 years combined. These attacks have become remarkably sophisticated, with cybercrimals finding new inventive ways to steal private information, personal identities and financial data.

A Smarter Approach to Security
Kaspersky Lab has raised the bar once again. Kaspersky???® Anti-Virus 2009 offers a thoroughly new approach to keeping you safe. Along with new enhancements to our top-rated detection technology, we've added important new layers of security designed to provide the greatest possible protection. And we did it while making version 2009 up to 7 times faster. It's all about premium protection that lets you make the most of your computer's power.


Built on an all-new anti-virus engine. We think you'll find an "apples to apples" comparison reveals Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 delivers impressive scanning speeds and comprehensive protection from viruses, Trojans, worms, rootkits, keyloggers, and spyware and adware. It keeps you clear of infected Internet sites and identity theft and phishing attempts.

Features KAV 2009 Norton McAfee Trend Micro Microsoft
Essential Protection
Virus, Trojan, and Worm Protection
Spyware and Adware Protection
Automatic HOURLY Updates
New Threats Response Time (hours) 0-2 4-6 4-6 2-4 >8
Proactive Behavior Blocker
Scans Email Messages
Scans Instant Messages (IM)
Scans Web Activity (HTTP traffic)
Blocks Phishing Attempts
Detects Unknown Malware (Heuristics)

Advanced Protection
Protects Against Hacker Utilities
Restricts Unknown Application Activities
Identifies Application Vulnerabilities
Keylogger Protection

Additional Capabilities
Free Technical Support Phone; Email; Chat; Kbase Email; Chat; Kbase Email; Chat; Kbase Phone; Email; Chat Phone; Email; Chat; Kbase
Scan Speed Adjusts to User Activity
Option to Scan Only New or Modified Files
Choice of Automatic or Expert Mode
Low Memory Usage (MB used) 15.7 10.1 43.5 39.9 32.1
Enables Global Community Watch
Time to Launch Internet Explorer 976.5 ms 997.2 ms 1228.0 ms 1690.8 ms 2664.8 ms
Optimized for Gaming
Restores Correct Settings After Attack

Product Comparisons: Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 (except text #1 identified above which used Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0 against other Security products, and test #2 that used Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0) Norton Anti-Virus 2008, McAfee Virus Scan Plus 2008, TrendMicro Anti-Virus Plus Anti-Spyware 2008, Microsoft Windows Live OneCare

Supported Operating Systems:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or higher), Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition (32/64 bit) (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).

Hardware and Software Requirements:
Windows XP: Intel Pentium 800 MHz or higher (or compatible CPU) and 256 MB available RAM
Windows Vista: Intel Pentium 800 MHz 32 bit (x86)/64 bit (x64) or higher (or compatible CPU) and 512 MB available RAM.

Installation:
50 MB free space on the hard drive. CD-ROM (for installation of the program from CD); computer mouse; Internet connection (for product activation); Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher (for downloading updates); Microsoft Windows Installer 2.0. Optimized for mobile PC's with Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology

Technology Includes:
One year subscription to anti-malware updates and free upgrades to new software versions Free technical support (Phone, Live Chat, Email, Knowledge Base); Phone Support in U.S.