standard installation procedure of kaspersky internet security 2012

Internet Security 2012

Standard installation procedure of Kaspersky Internet Security 2012

Kaspersky Internet Security 2012

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Standard installation procedure of KIS 2012 If third-party anti-virus software is installed on your computer, go to the chapter Removing third-party products. You can know the list of applications incompatible with KIS 2012 from the chapter Products incompatible with KIS 2012. If an earlier version of KIS is installed on your computer, go to the chapter Upgrade from the previous KIS version. You can select one of the two installation variants of KIS 2012 onto a personal computer:

► Express installation. If you choose this option (the Change installation settings

box is unchecked), the application will be fully installed on your computer with the protection settings recommended by Kaspersky Lab experts. During the installation process you will be offered to activate the product.

► Custom installation. In this case (the Change installation settingsfolder into which the application should be installed

box is checked), you will be asked to specify the destination , activate the application and configure using a special wizard.


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Express installation of KIS 2012 Step 1. Selecting the type of the installation. If you purchased KIS 2012 on a CD, then the installation starts automatically after you have inserted your CD in the CD-ROM drive. If an executable installer file from the CD is not started automatically, then it should be run manually. For this, open the CD and the Install folder via Windows Explorer and double-click an executable file (with the exe. extension). If you purchased KIS 2012 in the eStore in this case you get a download link to an executable installer file which you have to run manually (by double-clicking the file). The Setup Wizard will be launched. To start standard installation, click the Next box.


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Step 2. Accepting the License Agreement. Read the License Agreement concluded by you and Kaspersky Lab. Read the agreement carefully, and if you accept each of its terms, click the I agree button. The application installation will go on. To cancel the application installation, click the Cancel button.

Step 3. Participating in the Kaspersky Security Network program. At this step, you will be invited to participate in the Kaspersky Security Network. Participation in the program involves sending information about new threats detected on your computer, running applications, and downloaded signed applications to Kaspersky Lab, along with the unique ID assigned to your copy of KIS 2012 and your system information. We guarantee that none of your personal data will be sent. Review the Kaspersky Security Network Data Collection Statement. If you agree with all points of the statement, check the I accept the terms of participation in Kaspersky Security Network box. To continue the installation, click the Install button.


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Step 4. Searching for incompatible software. On this step the wizard searches for applications installed on your computer, incompatible with Kaspersky Internet Security 2012. If such applications are not found, the wizard goes to the next step automatically. Upon detection incompatible software is listed and you are offered to delete such software from your computer. Applications which Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 cannot delete automatically should be removed manually. During removal of incompatible software, the system reboots. After reboot installation of Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 continues automatically. You can find more information about removal of incompatible software from the chapter List of applications incompatible with KIS 2012

Step 5. Installation.

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Installation of the application can take some time. Wait for it to finish. Once the installation is complete, the Wizard will automatically proceed to the next step. If an installation error occurs, which may be due to malicious programs that prevent anti-virus applications from being installed on your computer, the Setup Wizard will prompt you to download Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool, a special utility for neutralizing an infection. You can read about the utility in the KB 3964If you agree to install the utility, the Setup Wizard downloads it from the Kaspersky Lab servers, after which installation of the utility starts automatically. If the Wizard cannot download the utility, you will be asked to download it on your own by clicking the link provided.

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After you finish working with the utility, you should delete it and restart the installation of Kaspersky Internet Security 2012.

Step 6. Finishing the installation. After the program files have been copied and the modules have been registered, the Wizard informs you of successful completion of the application installation. If you want to launch KIS 2012, check the Start Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 box and click the Finish button.


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During the first application launch, you will be offered to activate KIS 2012.

► If you have an activation code, select the Activate commercial version option and enter an activation code of 20 characters. An Internet access is required to activate the application.

► If you do not have an activation code, you can activate a trial version. In this case the Configuration Wizard will download and install a trial key valid for 30 days. An Internet access is required to activate the application.

The difference between a trial and commercial license, and the activation procedure are described in detail in the License management chapter.


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Custom installation of KIS 2012 Step 1. Selecting the type of the installation. After installation start in the bottom left corner of the Wizard window check the Change installation settings box and click Next.

Step 2. Accepting the License Agreement. Read the License Agreement concluded by you and Kaspersky Lab. Read the agreement carefully, and if you accept each of its terms, click the I agree button. The application installation will go on. To cancel the application installation, click the Cancel button.


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Step 3. Participating in the Kaspersky Security Network program. At this step, you will be invited to participate in the Kaspersky Security Network. Participation in the program involves sending information about new threats detected on your computer, running applications, and downloaded signed applications to Kaspersky Lab, along with the unique ID assigned to your copy of KIS 2012 and your system information. We guarantee that none of your personal data will be sent. Review the Kaspersky Security Network Data Collection Statement. If you agree with all points of the statement, check the I accept the terms of participation in Kaspersky Security Network box. To continue the installation, click the Next button.

Step 4. Searching for incompatible software. On this step the wizard searches for applications installed on your computer, incompatible with Kaspersky Internet Security 2012. If such applications are not found, the wizard goes to the next step automatically. Upon detection incompatible software is listed and you are offered to delete such software from your computer. Applications which Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 cannot delete automatically should be removed manually. During removal of incompatible software, the system reboots. After reboot installation of Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 continues automatically.

Step 5. Selecting a destination folder. At this stage you can select the folder in which to install KIS 2012. The following path is set by default:

► For 32-bit systems: C:\Program Files\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Internet Security 2012. ► For 64-bit systems: C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Internet Security

2012. To select a different folder:

1. Click the Browse button.


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2. In the Select current destination folder window select a folder.

To find out if there is enough disk space on your computer to install the application, click the Volume button. In the window that opens you can view the disk space information. To close the window, click OK.


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3. Click the OK button.

4. Click the Next button to continue installation. Keep in mind the following restrictions:

► The application cannot be installed on network or removable drives, or on virtual drives (those created using the SUBST command).

► We recommend that you avoid installing the application in a folder that already contains files or other folders, because that folder will then become inaccessible for editing.

► The path to the installation folder cannot be longer than 160 characters or contain the special characters /, ?, :, *, ", >, < or |.

Step 6. Preparing for installation. During custom installation you are recommended not to uncheck the Protect the installation process box. If any errors occur during the application installation, the enabled protection will help to perform correct rollback procedure of the installation. During the following installation (for example, after removal of incompatible software) you are advised to uncheck the box. When performing remote installation using Windows Remote Desktop you are advised to uncheck this box if the application cannot be installed. Enabled protection may be the reason. To proceed with the installation, click the Install button.


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Step 7. Installation. Installation of the application can take some time. Wait for it to finish. Once the installation is complete, the Wizard will automatically proceed to the next step. If an installation error occurs, which may be due to malicious programs that prevent anti-virus applications from being installed on your computer, the Setup Wizard will prompt you to download Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool, a special utility for neutralizing an infection. If you agree to install the utility, the Setup Wizard downloads it from the Kaspersky Lab servers, after which installation of the utility starts automatically. If the Wizard cannot download the utility, you will be asked to download it on your own by clicking the link provided. After you finish working with the utility, you should delete it and restart the installation of Kaspersky Internet Security 2012.

Step 8. Finishing the installation. After the program files have been copied and the modules have been registered, the Wizard informs you of successful completion of the application installation. If you want to launch KIS 2012, check the Start Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 box and click the Finish button.


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During the first application launch you will be offered to activate KIS 2012.

► If you have an activation code, select the Activate commercial license option and

enter an activation code of 20 characters. An Internet access is required to activate the application.

► If you do not have an activation code, you can activate a trial version. In this case the Wizard will download and install a trial key valid for 30 days. An Internet access is required to activate the application.

The difference between a trial and commercial license, and the activation procedure are described in detail in the License management chapter.

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