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.
Thank you for the info. I’m a KAV ver. 7 customer and just installed the 8 beta. Installed with no issues and that’s all I know so far.
Can someone post a link please?
thanks for the info, it’s nice to have free protection while testing the beta
The ESET Smart Security 4.0 Beta 1 also works great on Win 7!
http://beta.eset.com/
The ESET Smart Security 4.0 Beta 1 its a
buffalo shit
I am using the Norton 360 v3.0 Beta on Windows 7. Â
I don’t recommend Kaspersky for Windows 7. It slows the entire system down from navigating explorer it will take up to 10 seconds between each folder, to slowing down the GUI animations. It’s a very shoddy beta product and the final probably won’t be much better.
Nice review, dude!