Patch N

Patch N for Kaspersky Anti-Virus version 20.0.14.1085 was released on May 20, 2022.

Patch N improves the stability and optimizes the performance of the application.

To install the patch:

1. Run the database update of Kaspersky Anti-Virus. For instructions, see this article.
2. When the update completes, restart your computer.

To check if the patch was installed successfully, open the application and click Support in the lower-left corner. You will see the full version number of the application with letter n added at the end.

If the patch wasn't installed, wait for a few days. The patch is distributed gradually.

To complete the patch installation successfully, computer reboot is required. If you don't reboot the computer in seven days after the application receives the patch, the icon in Windows task bar will turn red.

Patch M

Patch M for Kaspersky Anti-Virus version 20.0.14.1085 was released on September 23, 2020.

In patch M we have fixed some interface issues.

Patch L

Patch L for Kaspersky Anti-Virus version 20.0.14.1085 was released on August 3, 2020.

In patch L:

• We have updated the License agreement for compliance with GDPR requirements.
• We have fixed the vulnerability through which protection could be disabled.
• We have fixed some application issues.

Patch K

Patch K for Kaspersky Anti-Virus version 20.0.14.1085 was released on May 18, 2020.

In patch K:

• We have added full support of Windows 10 version 2004.
• Several application issues were fixed.

Patch J

Patch J for Kaspersky Anti-Virus version 20.0.14.1085 was released on April 6, 2020.

In patch J:

• We have added the support of Microsoft Edge based on Chromium.
• Now you can hide a pop-up that prompts installation of the Kaspersky Protection extension in Windows 7 and 8. To hide the notification, click Don't ask again.
• Several application issues were fixed.

Patch I

Patch I for Kaspersky Anti-Virus version 20.0.14.1085 was released on February 18, 2020.

In patch I we have fixed several application issues.

Patch H

Patch H for Kaspersky Anti-Virus version 20.0.14.1085 was released on February 4, 2020.

In patch H:

• We've further optimized the use of computer resources.
• We've added limited compatibility with Windows 10 20H1.
• We've added alternative color themes. 
• We've added a notification about software that can be used for spying on a user that is installed on a computer.
• We've fixed the vulnerability that allowed skipping the certificate check.
• We've fixed several minor issues, some of which have been detected with the help of our users. 

Patch G

Patch G for Kaspersky Anti-Virus version 20.0.14.1085 was released on December 9, 2019.

With patch G:

• We've further optimized the application. It now consumes less memory on your computer.
• Installing a new version of the application over the previous one became easier. If there is an application with expired license on your computer and you choose to install a new version over it, you will not see the Previously installed version of the application detected message.
• We've fixed several errors:
  • Detailed information about the website wouldn't appear after hovering over Kaspersky Protection icon in the search results window.
  • Wi-Fi networks wouldn't appear in the Network properties window of the Firewall component. Network type (public, trusted or local) was sometimes determined incorrectly.
  • Updating the application would sometimes cause earlier events to disappear from the Detailed reports section.
• Certain other error were fixed, including those spotted with your help.

Patch F

Patch F for Kaspersky Anti-Virus version 20.0.14.1085 was released on November 25, 2019.

In Patch F:

• We have fixed the vulnerability which allowed removing third-party extensions from Google Chrome.
• We have fixed a number of minor issues, some of which have been detected with the help of our users. 

Patch E

Patch E for Kaspersky Anti-Virus version 20.0.14.1085 was released on October 23, 2019.

In Patch E:

• We have added:
  • support of Microsoft Windows 10 version 1909
  • new application icon — Midori Kuma
  • option of ignoring recommendations in the notification center
• Now, Kaspersky Password Manager is installed along with Kaspersky Anti-Virus.
• The performance report is available along with the notification about license expiry.
• We have improved the website certificate scan. Now web pages are opened faster.
• We have fixed:
  • "Error in graphics driver occurred" issue that occurred after installation.
  • Microsoft Office compatibility problem
  • issue with network properties, when not all available Wi-Fi networks were displayed
  • error which resulted in a "components corrupted" warning after installation
  • critical errors during patch installation
• We have fixed a number of minor issues, some of which have been detected with the help of our users. 

Patch D

Patch D for Kaspersky Anti-Virus version 20.0.14.1085 was released on September 5, 2019.

Patch D fixes the vulnerability which could be used for acquiring unauthorized permissions in Windows.

Patch C

Patch C for Kaspersky Anti-Virus version 20.0.14.1085 has been released on July 29, 2019.  

Patch C includes the following improvements:

• We have introduced the new logo to the interface of Kaspersky Anti-Virus.
• We have detected and fixed the issues related to JAR files and user variables of the SystemRoot and WinDir environment. 
• For Microsoft Edge users: we have enhanced the speed of secure connections check by excluding trusted websites from the scope.  
• We have fixed the following issues:
  • The TDSSKiller tool sometimes failed to start if Kaspersky Anti-Virus was running.
  • The System Watcher component blocked the portable version of Puttytray in some cases.
• We have fixed a number of minor issues, some of which have been detected with the help of our users.  

Patches A and B

Patches A and B for Kaspersky Anti-Virus version 20.0.14.1085 have been released on July 24, 2019. 

Patches A and B include the following improvements:

• Enhanced protection when working with HSTS websites.
• We have replaced the link in the Support window with the link to the new Community. You can use it to ask questions about the application and search for information. 
• We have fixed a number of minor issues, some of which have been detected with the help of our users. 

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 20 version 20.0.14.1085 was released on July 24, 2019.

What's new

• We have added full support of Microsoft Windows 10 RS4, RS5 and RS6 (19H1). You will not have any compatibility issues after upgrading the operating system. 
• It is now possible to evaluate the application and send the score to us.
• The performance of Web Anti-Virus has been improved:
  • It is now possible to use Windows certificate store when configuring access to HTTPS resources in the Mozilla Firefox browser. You will not experience any certificate problems while using Mozilla Firefox.
  • When the Base Filtering Engine (BFE) service is disabled, the application restarts it to ensure continuous protection.
• Application services, such as Kaspersky Security Network, licensing and updating, now operate via the secure HTTPS protocol.
• Protection from remote management applications has been improved. You can now allow trusted remote management applications to change application settings.
• We have improved monitoring of password creation when registering on websites. The application now monitors strength of passwords on websites with a single password entry field.
• Mail Anti-Virus has been improved. It is now possible to use Windows certificate store when configuring access to HTTPS resources in the Mozilla Thunderbird mail client. You will not experience any certificate problems while using Mozilla Thunderbird.
• Yandex Browser is supported.

Known limitations

• When upgrading from a previous application version, the data for proxy server authorization are not saved if they were detected automatically. The application will prompt you again for data for proxy server authorization.
• In some cases, when signing in to My Kaspersky from the application window, the user name entry field displays an old email address. When signing in to My Kaspersky for the first time after changing your user name, you need to specify your new email address if you have changed it.
• Certain types of objects from the category Legitimate software that can be used by criminals to damage your computer or personal data are not processed from the My Kaspersky portal. These threats must be processed on the computer.
• On detecting some remote administration tools, password managers, or user activity monitoring tools, the application may show two notifications prompting the user to select an action for one and the same object.
• If the Always scan encrypted connections check box is selected, the application will scan encrypted connections even if you have paused protection.
• On certain websites, the application may block the download of additional pages in pop-up windows or frames. To fix the issue:
  1. Click the settings icon in the lower-left corner of the window.
  2. In the settings window, go to the Additional section and select Network.
  3. Clear the checkbox Inject scripts into web traffic to interact with web pages.