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Kaspersky Internet Security 2012

2013 2012 2011

Fail to install a Kaspersky Lab product due to remains of Avast

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2013 Mar 27

Sometimes after removal of Avast antivirus with the standard Microsoft Windows tools and after computer restart, some records may still remain in the system registry and prevent a Kaspersky Lab product from installation. That is why it is important to uninstall Avast antivirus before installing a Kaspersky Lab product. In order to fully uninstall Avast antivirus and its records from the system registry, use the following resolutions:

1. Uninstalling with standard Microsoft Windows tools

To remove third-party software using Microsoft Windows tools, do the following:

under Windows XP
under Windows Vista
under Windows 7
under Windows 8

On the start screen right-click free space.
On the panel that appears at the bottom of the screen click the All apps button.

In the Apps list find the necessary software and right-click it.
On the pop-up panel click Uninstall.

In the Programs and Features window select Avast.
The process uninstalling Avast antivirus from your computer will start (the process may take a minute).
The message "The product was successfully uninstalled. Some files may stay in their current locations until the next reboot, though" will appear in the avast!Antivirus setup window. To reboot your computer, select Restart.
Click Finish.

When uninstalling via Windows standard tools some files and folders of the previously installed antivirus programs may still reside in the system; that is why you are recommended to check the Program Files folder. If the Program Files folder contains any subfolders or files of the antivirus programs installed earlier, you are recommended to remove them. Then, try to install a Kaspersky Lab product once again.

2. Uninstalling using aswclear.exe tool

To remove Avast software, use a special Avast removal tool aswclear.exe (ASWCLEAR (С) ALWIL Software):

Download the tool aswclear.exe. See how to download a file:
- Under Windows 8
- Under Windows 7
- Under Windows Vista
Reboot your computer in Safe Mode.
Run the file aswclear.exe.
In the Select product to uninstall field, select the required product you want to uninstall.
If you installed Avast not into the default folder, then select the required folder in the field Enter path to folder where selected product is installed.
Be careful, the content of any folder you choose will be deleted!
Click the Uninstall button. Wait till the process is completed.

After the Avast software is uninstalled, the Question window appears. It will contain the following information: "Remaining items will be removed after restart. Do you wish to restart now?". Click Yes to restart your computer.
Try to install your Kaspersky Lab product once again.

3. What to do if the above resolutions did not help

If all remains of your previous anti-virus software were removed, or you have not had any anti-virus software installed on your computer, but you cannot install a Kaspersky Lab product, then create a request to Kaspersky Lab Technical Support via the My Kaspersky Account service. Attach to your request a report of the Getsysteminfo tool. In the request, give detailed description of the problem and the actions necessary to reproduce the problem.

See how to manage My Kaspersky Account service in FAQ for My Account.

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Kaspersky Internet Security 2012

2013 2012 2011

Status: Supported

Database Update	Yes
Support	Yes
Error fix	Yes

Latest Version:

12.0.0.374

Release date:

08 June 2011

Download:

User Guide2.7 MB Distributive

What is this status?Version history

Database Update
Release of antivirus database updates (required to protect your computer/server/mobile device).
Support
Limited technical support is provided over phone and web for commercially licensed customers.
Error fix
Release of patches for the application (addressing detected bugs).

12.0.0.374

Supported

Supported until:

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Database updates until:

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Database Update	Yes
Support	Yes
Error fix	Yes

12.0.0.374

Supported

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Database Update	Yes
Support	Yes
Error fix	Yes

12.0.0.374

Supported

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Database Update	Yes
Support	Yes
Error fix	Yes

12.0.0.374

Supported

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Database Update	Yes
Support	Yes
Error fix	Yes

12.0.0.374

Supported

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Database Update	Yes
Support	Yes
Error fix	Yes

12.0.0.374

Supported

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Database Update	Yes
Support	Yes
Error fix	Yes

12.0.0.374

Supported

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Database Update	Yes
Support	Yes
Error fix	Yes

12.0.0.374

Supported

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Database Update	Yes
Support	Yes
Error fix	Yes

12.0.0.374

Supported

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Database Update	Yes
Support	Yes
Error fix	Yes

Kaspersky Internet Security 2012

2013 2012 2011

Hardware Requirements

480 MB available hard drive space
CD/DVD-ROM
Internet connection
Pointing device (computer mouse)
Internet Explorer 6.0 and higher
Windows Installer 2.0 and higher

For netbooks:

Intel Atom 1.6 GHz or higher
Video adapter Intel GMA950 and higher
Screen size 10.1" or above

To display the product’s interface optimally it is recommended to use standard screen resolution not less than 800x600 pixels.

System Requirements

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x86 / x64 SP2
- Intel Pentium 800 MHz 32-bit (x86)/64-bit (x64) or above
- 512 MB available RAM
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1+SP2 (32/64 bit)
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1+SP2 (32/64 bit)
Microsoft Windows Vista Business SP1+SP2 (32/64 bit)
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise SP1+SP2 (32/64 bit)
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate SP1+SP2 (32/64 bit)
- Intel Pentium 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) / 64-bit (x64) or above
- 1 GB (32-bit) / 2 GB (64-bit) available RAM
Microsoft Windows 7 Starter SP1 (32/64 bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic SP1 (32/64 bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (32/64 bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (32/64 bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 (32/64 bit)
- Intel Pentium 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) / 64-bit (x64) or above
- 1 GB (32-bit) / 2 GB (64-bit) available RAM

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Kaspersky Internet Security 2012

Fail to install a Kaspersky Lab product due to remains of Avast

1. Uninstalling with standard Microsoft Windows tools

2. Uninstalling using aswclear.exe tool

3. What to do if the above resolutions did not help

Useful references

Kaspersky Internet Security 2012

Status: Supported

Download:

Database Update

Support

Error fix

Kaspersky Internet Security 2012

Hardware Requirements

For netbooks:

System Requirements

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