Want free antivirus protection that runs quietly in the background? Kaspersky Free runs antivirus protection in the background and blocks malware, phishing attempts, and unsafe websites.
Scan choices and results
Choose a quick scan for commonly targeted areas or a full scan to examine the computer more broadly. Selective scans let you choose particular files or folders to check. Scan results identify detected threats and provide options for handling them, including moving items to quarantine.
- Quick scan for a shorter check
- Full scan for a broader examination
- Selective scan for chosen files or folders
Background web protection
Kaspersky Free monitors activity while you use the computer, checking for malware and blocking phishing attempts and unsafe sites.
Keep the antivirus databases current through the update control in the main window. Reports provide a record of scans and security events, including detections that need attention.
Quarantine and reports
Quarantine keeps detected files isolated from normal use while you decide what to do with them. The reports area gives you a way to review security activity and scan outcomes after an alert has passed.
Pros
- Quick, full, and selective scan options
- Dedicated database update controls
- Reports show recent security activity
Cons
- Kaspersky products are banned in the United States and stopped receiving updates there in 2024
- Firewall, VPN and other extras are left to the paid editions
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11 · 1 GHz or faster processor · 1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit) · 1,500 MB free disk space · SSE2 support · Windows Installer 4.5 or later · Microsoft .NET Framework 4 or later · Internet access
What does Kaspersky Free protect against?
It provides antivirus protection against malware and blocks phishing attempts and unsafe websites.
Can Kaspersky Free scan selected files instead of the whole computer?
Yes. Use a selective scan to choose particular files or folders; quick and full scans are also available.
Where can quarantined files and scan results be reviewed?
Quarantined items are kept isolated, and the Reports area shows scan results and security activity.