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[Topic 118658]

Prepare for installation

Before installing the application on your computer, it is recommended to do the following:

  • Make sure that your computer meets the hardware and software requirements.
  • Check the internet connection on your computer. Internet access is required to log in to My Kaspersky, download a new version of the application to the computer, and receive updates.
  • Remove any other anti-virus applications to avoid compatibility issues and maximize the performance of your computer.

List of incompatible applications

  • AdGuard for Mac
  • Avast! Free AntiVirus for Mac
  • Avast AntiVirus Mac Edition
  • Avira Mac Security
  • Avira Free Mac Security
  • AVG Link Scanner for Mac
  • AVG Antivirus for Mac
  • Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac
  • Cisco AnyConnect web security module
  • Cisco Endpoint Security
  • ClamXav
  • ClashX
  • Comodo Antivirus for Mac
  • Dr.Web Antivirus for macOS
  • Dr.Web Antivirus Link Checker
  • ESET Cybersecurity for Mac
  • F-Secure Anti-Virus for Mac
  • Hotspot shield
  • Intego VirusBarrier for Mac
  • Intego Internet Security Barrier for Mac
  • Intego Washing Machine for Mac
  • Intego Mac Internet Security
  • Intego Family Protector
  • Little Snitch
  • MacKeeper Internet Security
  • MacScan
  • McAfee VirusScan for Mac
  • NordVPN
  • Norton Antivirus
  • Panda Antivirus for Mac
  • Private Internet Access
  • ProtectMac Antivirus
  • Sonicwall
  • Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac
  • Symantec Norton Antivirus for Mac
  • Symantec Norton Internet Security for Mac
  • Trend Micro Smart Surfing for Mac
  • Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security for Mac
  • Zebra scanner for Mac

See also

Hardware and software requirements

Install application

Uninstall application
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[Topic 118668]

Install application

You can install Kaspersky application in one of the following ways:

  • From the distribution kit downloaded from the Kaspersky website. If you install the application from the distribution kit, the installer checks the Kaspersky servers for a newer version of the application. If a newer version is available, the installer can download and install it on your computer.
  • From My Kaspersky if you already have a subscription for the Kaspersky application. From My Kaspersky, you can download and install the latest version of the application.

Install Kaspersky

  1. Open the DMG file that you downloaded from My Kaspersky or the Kaspersky website.
  2. In the window that opens, double-click Install Kaspersky.

    The Kaspersky Installation Assistant opens.

  3. Follow the steps of the Installation Assistant to complete the installation.

When the installation is finished, Kaspersky starts automatically.

See also

Hardware and software requirements

Prepare for installation

Uninstall application
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Uninstall application

Note: Uninstalling the Kaspersky application doesn't automatically remove the application extension from Google Chrome and Firefox. For instructions on managing browser extensions in these browsers, please refer to your browser documentation.

Uninstall the application

  1. In the menu bar, choose Help > Support.
  2. In the dialog that opens, click Uninstall.

    The Kaspersky uninstaller starts.

  3. In the window that opens, click Uninstall again.
  4. In the prompt for administrator credentials, enter an administrator name and password and confirm that you want to uninstall the application.

    Uninstallation of the Kaspersky application starts.

  5. Read the information about the uninstallation and click Quit to quit the uninstaller.

The Kaspersky application is now removed from your computer. You don't have to restart your computer after removing the application.

See also

Hardware and software requirements

Prepare for installation

Install application
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[Topic 118671]

Switch to the Kaspersky application from other applications by Kaspersky

If you have Kaspersky Internet Security or Kaspersky Security Cloud installed on your Mac, you can seamlessly switch to the Kaspersky application. Just download and install the Kaspersky application. The previous application will be removed from your Mac automatically and your license or subscription will be transferred to the new application.

Your license or subscription will be transferred in the Kaspersky application in the following way:

  • If you had a Kaspersky Internet Security license or subscription, you will get a Kaspersky Standard subscription in the new application.
  • If you had a Kaspersky Security Cloud or Kaspersky Total Security license or subscription, you will get a Kaspersky Plus subscription in the new application.
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