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About Kaspersky solutions
Our new solutions embody our vision of modern-day cybersecurity. In addition to new names, you will find a brand new user interface, and a host of new functionality.
Solutions are presented by several plans. The plans differ by level of protection, and by the number of features and services made available to users. Plans contain both new and time-tested features which fall into three categories.
Explore the features available to you in each category:
Comparison of subscription plans
The application offers four subscription plans. The following table lists the application functionality available for each subscription plan.
Subscription plans
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Premium |
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Hardware and software requirements
General requirements
- 1500 MB free disk space on the hard drive
- Processor that supports the SSE2 instruction set
- Internet access (for the application installation and activation, for the use of Kaspersky Security Network, and for updating databases and application modules)
- Microsoft Windows Installer 4.5 or later
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4 or later
- Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 5
- Webcam access protection is provided only for compatible webcam models
Operating system requirements
Operating system |
CPU |
Free RAM |
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Microsoft Windows 11 Home |
1 GHz or higher |
4 GB (for a 64-bit operating system) |
The following limitations apply when installing the application on all versions of Microsoft Windows 11:
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Microsoft Windows 11 Enterprise |
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Microsoft Windows 11 Pro |
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Microsoft Windows 10 Home (versions: 1507, 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, 1803, 1809, 1903, 1909, 2004, 20H2, 21H1, 21H2) |
1 GHz or higher |
1 GB (for 32-bit operating systems) or 2 GB (for 64-bit operating systems) |
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Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise (versions: 1507, 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, 1803, 1809, 1903, 1909, 2004, 20H2, 21H1, 21H2) |
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Microsoft Windows 10 Pro (versions: 1507, 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, 1803, 1809, 1903, 1909, 2004, 20H2, 21H1, 21H2) |
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Microsoft Windows 8.1 (Service Pack 0 or later, Windows 8.1 Update) |
1 GHz or higher |
1 GB (for 32-bit operating systems) or 2 GB (for 64-bit operating systems) |
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Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (Service Pack 0 or later, Windows 8.1 Update) |
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Microsoft Windows 8.1 Enterprise (Service Pack 0 or later, Windows 8.1 Update) |
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Microsoft Windows 8 (Service Pack 0 or later) |
1 GHz or higher |
1 GB (for 32-bit operating systems) or 2 GB (for 64-bit operating systems) |
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Microsoft Windows 8 Pro (Service Pack 0 or later) |
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Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise (Service Pack 0 or later) |
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Microsoft Windows 7 Starter (Service Pack 1 or later) |
1 GHz or higher
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1 GB (for 32-bit operating systems) or 2 GB (for 64-bit operating systems)
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Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic (Service Pack 1 or later) |
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Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (Service Pack 1 or later) |
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Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (Service Pack 1 or later) |
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Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (Service Pack 1 or later) |
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Microsoft Windows 7 Starter (Service Pack 1 or later) |
1 GHz or higher
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1 GB (for 32-bit operating systems) or 2 GB (for 64-bit operating systems)
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Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic (Service Pack 1 or later) |
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Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (Service Pack 1 or later) |
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Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (Service Pack 1 or later) |
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Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (Service Pack 1 or later) |
For the Safe Browsing, Anti-Banner, and Safe Money protection components to work, the Base Filtering Engine service must be running in the operating system.
Browser support
The following browsers support installing the Kaspersky Protection extension:
- Chromium-based Microsoft Edge 77.x – 99.x;
- Mozilla Firefox versions 52.x – 99.x;
- Mozilla Firefox ESR 52.x, 60.x, 68.x, 78.x, 91.x;
- Google Chrome versions 48.x – 100.x.
The following browsers support On-Screen Keyboard and scanning of encrypted connections:
- Chromium-based Microsoft Edge 77.x – 99.x;
- Mozilla Firefox versions 52.x – 99.x;
- Mozilla Firefox ESR 52.x, 60.x, 68.x, 78.x, 91.x;
- Google Chrome 48.x – 100.x.
The following browsers support Protected Browser mode:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 11.0;
- Chromium-based Microsoft Edge 77.x – 99.x;
- Mozilla Firefox versions 52.x – 99.x;
- Mozilla Firefox ESR 52.x, 60.x, 68.x, 78.x, 91.x;
- Google Chrome 48.x – 100.x;
- Yandex Browser 18.3.1 – 21.11.0 (with limitations).
Newer versions of browsers can be supported if the browser supports the corresponding technology.
Kaspersky supports Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox in 32-bit and in 64-bit operating systems.
Requirements for tablet computers
- Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 11;
- Intel Celeron processor with a clock speed of 1.66 GHz or faster;
- 1000 MB free RAM.
Requirements for netbooks
- Intel Atom CPU 1.60 GHz or faster;
- 1024 MB free RAM;
- 10.1-inch display with 1024x768 screen resolution;
- Intel GMA 950 graphics core or later.
The requirements for Kaspersky Password Manager are available in the help files of this application.
Page topCompatibility with other Kaspersky applications
Kaspersky is compatible with the following Kaspersky applications:
- Kaspersky Safe Kids 1.5
- Kaspersky Password Manager 9.2
- Kaspersky Software Updater 2.1
- Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 2015, 2020
- Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection 4.0, 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6
What's new in the latest version of the application
The latest version of the application introduces the following new features and improvements:
- New Kaspersky Premium subscription plan.
- Localized name added for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the application.
- You can now sign in to My Kaspersky with Facebook, Google, and Apple (not available in all regions).
- New limitation on user privilege escalation when performing actions that are security-critical for the operating system.
- Improved Backup and Restore functionality: improved messages for the user and updated icons in interface windows.
- Improved Private Browsing functionality. Private Browsing is moved to the Kaspersky Protection extension, which improves the performance of the component on websites.
- Reduced application loading time at operating system startup.
- PC Cleaner functionality is removed. Applications and browser extensions installed without your consent are now automatically processed at the moment when they put your computer or your data at risk. You can find and remove unused applications in the Performance section.
- Added certificate support for popular websites.
- Now you can switch to Kaspersky Plus from Kaspersky Security Cloud and Kaspersky Total Security.
- Removed error messages for tasks that require an internet connection.
- Added a window displaying the number of available subscriptions and connected devices.
- Added the option to report phishing in the Kaspersky Protection extension.