Other details worth mentioning include the ability to search for rootkits and can delete malicious tools, adware, auto-dialers, and suspicious packages password protect the program to protect its settings from being changed or to stop it from being uninstalled or shut down use a file and web scanner as well as Network Attack Blocker, AMSI Protection, Mail Anti-Virus, and Safe Browsing enable gaming mode to suppress notifications while using any program in full-screen mode auto-pause the scanner when specific applications start up or during certain times of the day choose what happens when a threat is detected: notify, disinfect, delete if disinfect doesn’t work, or delete auto-scan external drives or prompt you to scan them when they’re inserted and schedule quick or full scans as frequently as every minute or at a specified time, or after every update or app startup choose what gets scanned skip items if the scan takes too long speed up antivirus scans by checking only new and changed files exclude files and folders from scans, and even prevent the scanning of specific threats see if your email address has been involved in a data leak and define trusted applications so that they're not scanned. Also, it supports idle scans for when you’re away and lets you favor performance over protection by altering the overall security level.Ī feature called Self-Defense is included, which blocks all attempts to change or delete Kaspersky’s processes, registry items, and installation files. It's also useful if your computer is low on system resources because it can automatically postpone scans and reduce display animations if the CPU runs too high. It’s easy to use and offers many advanced options if you care to look into them. Kaspersky Free is a good choice if you want a simple program that boasts lots of features.

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