General

Perform recommended actions automatically

If the check box is cleared, the main application components work in interactive mode. This means that Kaspersky Security Cloud asks you to decide which action to take on detected objects and threats if the Ask user option is selected in the settings of File Anti-Virus, Web Anti-Virus, Mail Anti-Virus, System Watcher, and Application Control.

If the check box is selected, Kaspersky Security Cloud automatically chooses the action based on rules defined by Kaspersky experts.

Delete malicious tools, adware, auto-dialers and suspicious packers

If the check box is selected, Kaspersky Security Cloud deletes malicious tools, adware, auto-dialers and suspicious packers in automatic protection mode.

The function is available if the Perform recommended actions automatically check box is selected.

Disable scheduled tasks while running on battery power

If the check box is selected, energy conservation mode is enabled. Kaspersky Security Cloud postpones scheduled tasks. You can start scan and update tasks manually, if necessary.

Use Gaming mode

If the check box is selected, Kaspersky Security Cloud does not run scan or update tasks and does not display notifications when you play games or run applications in full-screen mode.

If the check box is selected, you can also select the additional Use "Do not Disturb" mode check box. In this mode, you do not see notifications if you're actively working in some applications, also scan and update tasks are not started.

Postpone computer scan tasks when the CPU and disk systems are at high load

When Kaspersky Security Cloud runs schedule tasks, this may result in increased workload on the CPU and disk subsystems, which affects the performance of other applications.

When the check box is selected, Kaspersky Security Cloud suspends scheduled tasks when it detects an increased load and frees up operating system resources for user applications.

Launch Kaspersky Security Cloud at computer startup (recommended)

When the check box is selected, Kaspersky Security Cloud is started after the operating system loads, protecting the computer during the entire session.

When the check box is cleared, Kaspersky Security Cloud is not started after the operating system loads, until the user starts it manually. Computer protection is disabled and user data may be exposed to threats.

Enable Advanced Disinfection technology

If the check box is selected, a pop-up notification appears on the screen when malicious activity is detected in the operating system. In its notification, Kaspersky Security Cloud offers the user to perform Advanced Disinfection of the computer. After the user approves this procedure, Kaspersky Security Cloud neutralizes the threat. After completing the advanced disinfection procedure, Kaspersky Security Cloud restarts the computer. The advanced disinfection technology uses considerable computing resources, which may slow down other applications.

Enable Self-Defense

When this check box is selected, Kaspersky Security Cloud prevents alteration or deletion of application files on the hard drive, memory processes, and entries in the system registry.

Allow managing Kaspersky Security Cloud settings via remote control applications

If this check box is selected, trusted remote administration applications (such as TeamViewer, LogMeIn Pro and Remotely Anywhere) can change Kaspersky Security Cloud settings.

Untrusted remote control applications will not be allowed to change Kaspersky Security Cloud settings, even when the check box is selected.

Enable external service control

If the check box is selected, Kaspersky Security Cloud allows management of application services from a remote computer. When an attempt is made to manage application services remotely, a notification is displayed in the Microsoft Windows taskbar, above the application icon (unless the notification service has been disabled by the user).

Enable dump writing

If the check box is selected, Kaspersky Security Cloud writes dumps when it crashes.

If the check box is cleared, Kaspersky Security Cloud does not write dumps. The application also deletes existing dump files from the computer hard drive.

Enable dump and trace files protection

If the check box is selected, access to dump files is granted to the system administrator and local administrator as well as to the user who enabled dump writing. Only system and local administrators can access trace files.

If the check box is cleared, any user can access dump files and trace files.