Technical Preview of Kaspersky Anti-Virus For Windows 7

z3r010 · Jan 3, 2009

The popular security software developer Kaspersky has released a first technical preview version of the upcoming Kaspersky Anti-virus solution for Windows 7. The release can be downloaded directly from the Kaspersky ftp site. Its current version is 8.0.0.1015. Below is the full Kaspersky press release:

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management systems, announces the release of a technical prototype of Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Windows 7.

Windows 7 is the next release of the Microsoft Windows operating system which will replace Windows Vista and is a step forward in the development of Microsoft operating systems. The new OS will incorporate enhanced reliability, greater efficiency, an improved interface and extended working features both in global and local information networks.
The technical preview is a complex solution for securing computers running under Windows 7. The prototype includes not only an antivirus component but an effective and fully functional firewall and anti-spam filter.
At the heart of the new technical prototype is Kaspersky Lab’s new antivirus engine which is even more effective at detecting malicious programs than its predecessor. The new engine dramatically increases system scanning speed thanks to improved processing of objects and optimized use of system resources, particularly on dual- and quad-core processor platforms. The unique product architecture ensures high productivity and one of the lowest uses of system resources in the industry.
The technical preview includes a highly effective heuristic analyzer. The heuristic analyzer detects and blocks as yet unknown malicious programs. If a program signature is not included in the antivirus databases, i.e., the malicious program is unknown, the heuristic analyzer will safely launch the program in an isolated virtual environment, analyze the program’s actions and conclude with a high degree of probability whether it is potentially harmful before it is launched in a live environment.
In addition, the technical prototype includes a new user interface developed to meet the needs of both inexperienced and advanced users.

Source:- Window7news.com

Download:- ftp://ftp.kaspersky.com/beta/kavwks8.0_for_windows7/kavwks8.0.0.1015en.exe

Abhimanyu · Jan 3, 2009

Is it Free? :S
And Atlast.. The 2007 Version gave me BSODs!

doubleblack · Jan 3, 2009

All beta versions of Kaspersky Products have always been free, but keep in mind this is NOT a final product. Also keep in mind this is intended for workstations, and isn't developed with home users in mind

Mindstorm · Jan 4, 2009

I downloaded it last night, never used any of the Kaspersky offerings before but I think I'll continue to use this one as it is much better than AVG 8 on my Win7 PC

djhallucn8 · Jan 4, 2009

I have had nothing but trouble with Kaspersky in the past, I'm using AVG now on 7 but will try out this new version.

Abhimanyu · Jan 4, 2009

doubleblack said:
All beta versions of Kaspersky Products have always been free, but keep in mind this is NOT a final product. Also keep in mind this is intended for workstations, and isn't developed with home users in mind

It asks for beta keys. Where can i get one? :sarc:

doubleblack · Jan 4, 2009

abhimanyu said:
it asks for beta keys. Where can i get one? :sarc:

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TripOG · Jan 4, 2009

weird, mine gave me a key automatically when i downloaded.

v0id · Jan 4, 2009

I am using Norton Internet Security 2009 on my Win7!

yogi365 · Jan 4, 2009

kaspersky internet security 7 causes system failure blue screen problem. and firewall always asks for permission but finally when i use kaspersky internet security 8 it working fine ,no problem on win7.

djhallucn8 · Jan 4, 2009

yogi365 said:
kaspersky internet security 7 causes system failure blue screen problem. and firewall always asks for permission but finally when i use kaspersky internet security 8 it working fine ,no problem on win7.

I had some BSOD issues with Kaspersky IS 7 but so far this new beta works fine, no issues yet to report.\

Mike

DiamondNRG · Jan 4, 2009

doubleblack said:
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Like that won't be blacklisted in 5 minutes for being posted publicly...

I had tons of problems with Kaspersky already on Win7 and just tried this and it installed halfway and sat there. That was great, after I killed it I got to do a system restore to clean up the mess it made so that I could have a working internet connection again.

Kaspersky sucks.

z3r010 · Jan 4, 2009

When I clicked the beta registration option it put a serial in itself.

v0id · Jan 4, 2009

DiamondNRG said:
Kaspersky sucks.

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doubleblack · Jan 4, 2009

z3r010 said:
When I clicked the beta registration option it put a serial in itself.

The key put in there automatically I believe is for the trial period or something like that, the key I posted unlocked it for longer

zZanthraXx · Jan 4, 2009

I always hated antiviruses, they take up way to much processing power and they are generally annoying. They're basically viruses in my mind. I don't download a bunch of porn or stolen software all day so I haven't had a virus in years.

Mindstorm · Jan 4, 2009

zZanthraXx said:
...I haven't had a virus in years.

If you haven't been using a AV program for years, how do you know you haven't been infected?
:sarc:

Joking a side, I do agree with your thoughts on anti virus software and viruses to some extent. I'd like to have a "pure" AV software that ONLY protects against viruses, I HATE bloatware type of AV ( like Norton AV). I've read some tests and apparently Kaspersky is the one that uses the least of you PC's resources. I did a custom install and and only installed the features I wanted ( AV and malware protection).

In the end, I'd rather be safe than sorry...

zZanthraXx · Jan 4, 2009

Generally when you have a virus, you'll notice it. Most viruses are ad aware type, or spaming. They try to get you to buy their software, open IE all on its own, basically anoying.

There are other viruses that attempt to use your computer for illegal purposes... these can be dangerous but stopped with proper fire walling.

The only real virus i guess you could fear is a spying type of virus, which I guess i really dont know if I've had one. I regularly check my start up processes, in addition to everything that's running in the background.

Staying off porn sites and other silly sites is basically a shure fire way to not get a virus, I do torrent things, but I make sure and read up as much as possible, and I test them on a different OS before adding them to my current one. IDK, i just find it pretty obvious when or if there's a virus... I can confidently say " I havent had a virus in years..."

Patrick C · Jan 4, 2009

I put Windows 7 + Anti-virus into google. I clicked on the top hit which led me to a Microsoft page with Kaspersky Lab & AVG as clickable icons. This lead me to the webpage http://www.kaspersky.com/Windows 7 - from that point on I downloaded Kaspersky 8.0 beta - very interesting install - appears to be working good in my Windows 7 - 7000 install. God's Speed

ibilofsky · Jan 16, 2009

Kaspersky

I am using Kaspersky with out any trouble.

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