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| From: Kaspersky Lab
List Price: $79.95
Buy New: $30.95
You Save: $49.00 (61%)
New (39) Used (2) from $30.95
Rating:  141 reviews
Sales Rank: 13
Format: Cd
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows Xp
Media: CD-ROM
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows XP
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 1.5
MPN: KIS70BOXNC
Model: KIS70BOXNC
UPC: 689076056076
EAN: 0689076056274
ASIN: B000U818N0
Release Date: September 1, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Another One Bites The Dust October 16, 2007
Brian K. Burns (Arlington, TX)
21 out of 30 found this review helpful
In my continuing search for an anti-virus program that doesn't behave like a virus itself, the latest casualty is Kaspersky Internet Security. After purchasing Norton, McAfee, Trend Micro, and ZoneAlarm, only to have each of them slow my PC to a painful c---r---a---w---l, disable my software, and wreak general havoc on my day-to-day computing activities, I decided to try Kaspersky. Fortunately, I downloaded the trial version (rather than throwing money away on yet another "anti-virus"... virus).
Kaspersky behaved itself nicely for the first couple of weeks, then the slowdowns started. I'd be working, and all of the sudden the computer would freeze... for 5 or 10 minutes... few minutes of work... another freeze... and on and on. Infuriating!
Kaspersky includes "anti-spyware", "anti-spam", and "firewall" in it's feature list. After a couple of weeks, I noticed that my PC was riddled with spyware, and when I went to uninstall Kaspersky, I learned (to my horror) that there had been NO firewall protection during the time it was installed. Oh yes, and Kaspersky's "anti-spam" functionality is: it simply labeled EVERY email that came into my inbox as [SPAM]. Well, the slowdowns ceased the moment I uninstalled Kaspersky.
I don't know what kind of monetary deal these vaporware crooks are cutting with magazines and reviewers, but my advice is to RUN FROM THIS PRODUCT AS FAST AND HARD AS YOU CAN.
My next evaluation is AVG Internet Security. It says right on the front of the box: "Iron-clad security that doesn't slow your system down." That's a gutsy statement, so I'll be reporting on that one here as soon as the verdict is in.
 I can't understand the other users here... October 25, 2007
A Reader (New Yok)
16 out of 18 found this review helpful
This is the best all-in-one security package available today.
I tried all versions of Norton.
I tried the latest AVG and Trend Micro.
All of them do not compare to the slick and easy interface and setup of the Kaspersky package.
The only feature you may want to change from it's default setting is the file scanning feature which you may want to put at maximum if you are prone to attacks.
Please at least install the trial version before believing the other comments posted here.
You will be happy you did.
Also, the price for a 3 user package is very affordable.
Fort Knox protection November 19, 2007
Brian Martin (From neither here nor there)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I installed this software on my laptop and my desktop two months ago and am gratefull I have not had any issues. The firewall is solid and the antivirus is excellent with multiple updates each day. I did do a clean install, as every year I reimage my hard drives and that is when I add new software so maybe that is a reason I have had no issues. I have not noticed any slowdowns while working or web surfing. If you need a good firewall/antivirus suite I would recommend this one.
A disaster for both XP and Vista October 17, 2007
ejlcom (Portland, OR USA)
12 out of 18 found this review helpful
I tried the trial version and thought it was fine, so I purchased the full version. Two weeks into it, I have very slooow running computers (laptop is XP and desktop is Vista). Even worse: (apparently) an update around Oct. 12 did both of my computers "in." It completely froze up the Vista OS to the point I could not boot up, so I had to format and reinstall Vista....and all my programs. The XP system (laptop) was hanging up and acting weird, with strange messages about my (other) anti-spyware program, Spyware Doctor. I got the XP computer cleaned up...finally. And guess what...I did NOT reinstall Kaspersky! Kaspersky tech support has not responded to my "help" email of a week ago either. Has anyone else had these problems with Kaspersky?
At this point, I am totally frustrated on what security system to use since McAfee and Norton are not up there on my list. I do caution potential purchasers of Kaspersky to disregard the high recommendations about Kaspersky and definitely try the trial version first (even though, it didn't clue me in to what I have experienced since installing the purchased version).
Excellent Performance and Protection! November 14, 2007
Frequent Flyer (Santa Fe, NM USA)
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
I did an upgrade to KIS 7.0 3-user from the 6.0 version for an additional ten dollars from the company. I have had mixed results with Norton, Trend Micro and Zone Alarm Internet Security Suites over the years. My main complaint with these other players has been the drag I have felt on my system resources especially while running the scans while I work online. KIS 7.0 allows for many customization features and different firewall settings. To give me the security I desired, I customized the firewall setting to "training mode" allowing my computer to pass the GRC 'LeakTest' firewall security test. This DOES increase the pop up alerts temporarily for sure, and can be annoying for many, but it is a tradeoff I can live with. I think for many, the default settings are adequate. The virus updates are the most frequent of any software I have seen and this gives me peace of mind. Scans are easy to conduct and for the most part very speedy especially if done regularly. Because the scans have never frozen or glitched out my computer, I am far more compliant about doing scans daily. This for me is where Kaspersky shines. With other security suites, their virus scanning would either slow my PC to a crawl or create glitches. As a result, I would perform scans only a couple times a week rather than everyday. I find KIS 7.0 streamlines well on all my 3 computers along with their various other software applications while it runs seamlessly in the background. After using KIS 7.0 for several months without incident, I am sold. I run KIS on XP Home, XP Pro, and Vista. It has very decent rootkit and spyware filtering too. I no longer run separate antispyware software programs as I tired of the glitches and drag on my system resources. When I have intermittently downloaded a free trial of an antispyware program in order to test KIS 7.0's spyware detection, I have thus far found none. This convinces me that KIS is proactive and effective in protecting my computer from multiple threats. I have no complaints. I have never needed to call customer support so I have no feedback on that enterprise. But I can say without reservation, KIS 7.0 has surpassed my expectations based on the favorable reviews I read beforehand, and there will be no returning to other internet security suites in the future as long as Kaspersky continues to perform at this superior level of performance and protection. I find the attractive interface easy to read, but for some there may be a slight learning curve to get familiar and comfortable with all the options and customization features it offers. But you may be find the effort ultimately well worth it. Since Kaspersky offers a month free trial, a person can experiment with it and sees how it performs on their own individual PC at no cost.This is usually ample time to decide if this particular application meets your security needs and preferences. Kaspersky frequently runs rebate offers that make this security suite a wise and economical investment in your PC's health. It doesn't get much better than this!
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