Kaspersky Free runs automatically every time you switch on the computer. If you did not change the application's startup settings, your computer is protected even if the main application window is closed.
In the main window of Kaspersky Free, you will see information about your computer’s protection status, protection components, anti-virus bases release date and the license term.
To start Kaspersky Free, double-click on the application icon on the Desktop.
If there is no application icon on the Desktop:
Run the avpui.exe file.
Kaspersky Free is now running.
To open the main window, use one of the following methods:
Double-click the application icon on the Desktop.
Click on the application icon in the lower-right corner of the Desktop (taskbar). If the application icon is hidden from the taskbar, click the Show hidden icons arrow.
Right-click the application icon in the lower-right corner of the Desktop (taskbar) and select the command with the application name from the shortcut menu. If the application icon is hidden from the taskbar, click the Show hidden icons arrow.
If the application icon is not in the taskbar, then Kaspersky Free is not running and the computer is not protected.
To open the settings, use one of the following methods:
In the lower right corner of Desktop (Taskbar notification area), right-click the application icon and select Settings from the shortcut menu.
In the main application window, click .
If Kaspersky Free doesn't open, it means that your computer is not properly protected. To fix the issue, reinstall the application:
Kaspersky Free will be reinstalled.
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