This article concerns: Kaspersky Security Cloud Kaspersky Internet Security Kaspersky Anti-Virus Kaspersky Total Security Kaspersky Small Office Security Issue Unknown applications, folders or icons appear on your PC. Windows pop up repeatedly with interface similar to anti-virus software or Microsoft support notifications. You can see warning messages about viruses, vulnerabilities and system problems inside those windows. […]
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How to create a restore point in Windows (Kaspersky)
A restore point creates a copy of the system files on the computer at the moment it’s created. This means you can return the computer to its original state should any errors occur when, for instance, you run system utilities or installing drivers. To create a restore point in Windows 10: Click on the Windows […]
How to find which version of Windows you are using (Kaspersky)
When you contact technical support, you may be asked about the version of your operating system. To find the version of Windows installed on your PC: Press Win + R on the keyboard. Type winver and click OK. In the window that opens, you will find the information about the version of your operating system. […]
How to delete temporary files and folders (Kaspersky)
Every program creates temporary files on the computer in the TEMP folder while it is running. These files are deleted once the program ends. However, sometimes these files are not deleted and take up space on the hard drive. This could be as result of an error in the program. To independently clear the TEMP […]
How to turn off System Restore in Windows (Kaspersky)
The System Restore option in Windows allows users to restore the system to its previous working state should it crash or malfunction. However, in some cases you may be required to disable the System Restore option (for example, to delete infected files detected by a Kaspersky product in the _Restore folder). How to turn […]
What is a tweaker? (Kaspersky)
A tweaker is a special utility designed to adjust and optimize the protection settings of an operating system or a specific application, e.g. system boot tuning programs, registry optimizers, etc. The settings are adjusted by changing the values of registry keys or configuration files. A tweaker can help do the following: Improve operating system performance […]
How to create a strong password (Kaspersky)
We recommend that you use strong passwords to protect your personal data and prevent your accounts from being hacked. Always password-protect your accounts. Strong password requirements The password should consist of at least eight characters. If you are using Windows, make sure that a minimum password length of 8 characters is set in the operating […]
How to create a report using the application Info.sh for Mac (Kaspersky)
To process requests, Kaspersky Lab technical support might need a report generated by the Info.sh application. The following information will be collected in the report: The names of applications and browser extensions on the device. Startup settings for installed applications. MD5 hashes. To create a report: Download the info.tar archive and extract the files from it. Open […]
How to generate reports with the KLlogsGather script for Mac OS (OS X) (Kaspersky)
When processing your request, Kaspersky technical support may require reports generated by the KLlogsGather script. The script collects trace files, crash dump files and a System information report. To generate a report using KLlogsGather: Download the KLlogsGather.tar archive and extract the files from it. Open Finder. Go to Applications → Utilities. Double-click on Terminal. Drag and drop the KLlogsGather file into […]
How to collect network traffic logs with Wireshark for macOS (Kaspersky)
To collect network traffic logs: Download and install Wireshark Open the application and click . Select the network interface to collect logs. Click Start. Reproduce the problem on your Mac. Switch back to the Wireshark window and click . Click . Select the Compress with gzip check box and then click Save. The network traffic logs will be saved to an archive. Send […]