Main application window
September 23, 2024
ID 58162
The main application window of Kaspersky contains interface elements that provide access to the main functions of the application. Here, you can view information about your computer protection status, manage scan tasks and your webcam, examine the state of your hard disks and smart home devices.
The main application window is divided into two parts:
- The left part contains the sidebar, which lets you navigate the application and quickly access its main functions.
- The central part displays the contents of the section selected in the sidebar and lets you manage data.
Sidebar
The sidebar of the main application window may have the following options:
Note: The availability of sidebar options depends on your subscription plan. Learn more.
Home | Click to open the Home page, which provides fast access to the application functionality. |
Protection Status | Click to view your computer protection status. Learn more. |
Recommendations | Click to find recommendations that will help you fix weak settings and maximize your computer security. |
News | Click to find the latest security news and special offers from Kaspersky. |
Scan | Click to manage scan tasks. Learn more. |
Database Update | Click to manage update tasks. Learn more. |
Web Control | Click to monitor and manage access to websites. Web Control is only available if you have activated the application with a Kaspersky Small Office Security activation code. If you change the activation code, Web Control will be replaced by Parental Control (China). Parental Control has the same functionality as Web Control. Learn more. |
Smart Home Monitor | Click to manage your smart home devices. Learn more. |
HD Health Monitor | Click to examine the state of your hard disk and enable or disable regular hard disk checks. Learn more. |
Privacy Protection | Click to manage your privacy settings. Learn more. |
Data Leak Checker | Click to find out if your data has been leaked. Learn more. |
Premium Services | Click to get premium support services (Kaspersky Premium only). Learn more. |
Identity Theft | Click to find out if accounts associated with your phone number have been compromised (Kaspersky Premium only). Learn more. |
Profile/ <My Kaspersky account> | Click to sign in to your My Kaspersky account or to view information about your subscription. Learn more. |
Controls of the Home page
The Home page provides quick access to key application features and may contain the following controls:
Note: The availability of the controls shown in the Home page depends on your subscription plan. Learn more.
Protection Status | Informs you about computer protection problems. Learn more. |
Scan | Allows to manage scan tasks. Learn more. |
Block Webcam | Blocks access to your webcam to prevent any application from using it. Learn more. |
Smart Home Monitor | Examines devices in your home Wi-Fi network (Kaspersky Plus and Premium only). Learn more. |
Hard Disk Health Monitor | Examines the state of your hard disks and enable or disable regular hard disk checks (Kaspersky Plus and Premium only). Learn more. |
Private Browsing | Allows to block websites from tracking you. Learn more. |
Timeline | Informs you about application activity. Learn more. |