User guide

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KASPERSKY ANTI-VIRUS
Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Mac (hereinafter referred to as Kaspersky Anti-Virus) is the new generation of information
protection solutions. It is designed to protect computers managed by Mac OS against viruses and malware. The following
functions are implemented in the application:
 Real-time protection of your computer's file system, through: interception and analysis of attempts to access the
file system; disinfection, deletion and isolation of potentially infected objects for further analysis.
 Searching and deactivating malicious code at the user's request: search and analysis of infected and potentially
infected objects in the designated scan areas; disinfection, deletion, or isolation of objects for further analysis.
The most useful virus scan tasks are included in the Kaspersky Anti-Virus package: full computer scan and
quick scan of critical areas.
 Updating the databases and modules of Anti-Virus from Kaspersky Lab's update servers, creating backup
copies of all the updated files to allow a future roll back; copying the updates into a local source to allow other
networked computers to access them so as to reduce Internet traffic.
 Quarantining potentially infected objects: saving potentially infected objects in the quarantine folder, re-scanning
them with updated databases, restoring objects from quarantine at the user's request.
 Creating a copy of each infected object to store in the backup area before disinfecting or deleting it, so that it
can later be restored, preserving your valuable information.
 Creating a detailed report on the performance of each Kaspersky Anti-Virus component.
 Notifying the user about certain events which occur when Kaspersky Anti-Virus runs. You can select the
notification type for each event type: sound or pop-up message.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus boasts an easy-to-use interface, which ensures convenient access to any of the application's
features. You can change the appearance of Kaspersky Anti-Virus by using various graphic elements and selected color
schemes.
When working with Kaspersky Anti-Virus, you will be provided with complete information support: the application returns
messages on the protection status and offers detailed guidance. Security Assistant (see section "What is the protection
status of your computer?" on page 18) included in the application package can present a broad picture of current status
of computer's protection, and proceed to the immediate elimination of problems.
IN THIS SECTION:
Hardware and software system requirements ................................................................................................................... 6
Distribution kit .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Service for registered users ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Obtaining information about the application ...................................................................................................................... 7
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Your computer should meet the following minimum requirements for Kaspersky Anti-Virus to run properly:
 Intel-based Macintosh computer (PowerPC processor not supported);
 512 MB free RAM;