Pros
• Impressive ratings from independent laboratory
• Cleans up traces of activities in browser and computer
• Capable of fixing insecure settings on Windows and Internet Explorer

Cons
• Average scores on hands-on tests
• Failed to remove malware
• Weak anti-phishing feature on newer sites
• Some threats freely installed on clean test system

Review
Kaspersky Antivirus 2012 has fast installation process and is capable for any infringing antivirus programs that may have been installed in your system already. Once installed and activated, the program is set to detect and remove the threats in your computer. It also comes with a simple interface that allows you to know if your system is protected or at risk. It lists the threats and determines what they are. It has protection components that are either disabled or enabled.

This antivirus software comes with a boatload of features such as the virtual keyboard which helps in protecting against keyloggers and hackers as they attempt to record your typing patterns, credit card numbers and steal passwords. In addition to the files it offers, you can also expect to see a gaming profile, cloud protection that enables you to deal quickly with threats and can monitor your network ports. It comes with a privacy cleaner, antivirus protection for your applications and files. It also features file advisor that allows you to check whether a certain file is safe or not and you can do this in a single click.

Kaspersky Antivirus 2012 also has a desktop gadget that allows you to see security status of your computer at any given time. This gadget lets you access the key features in this antivirus software such as the virtual keyboard, update start and list of problems.

A lot of antivirus programs in the market sap most of your system resources that makes running other applications and surfing the internet unsmooth and slow. But Kaspersky antivirus 2012 is not as demanding on memory as other antivirus software out there. However, when it comes to the database update, the software tends to run slowly in the background.

One of the strange functions in this program is its behavior when running your PC on battery power. It turns of updates and scheduled scans unless it is plugged in. But it is a solid piece of antivirus and antimalware software for the price and works as it is supposed to.

Overall, Kaspersky Antivirus 2012 is a good antivirus program that is easy and quick to install and setup. It appears to be similar to the Kaspersky Internet Security Program only that is has less accessible features.