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How to switch to Kaspersky Standard, Plus or Premium

Latest update: April 2, 2024 ID: 15963
 
 
 
 
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  • Kaspersky Standard, Plus, Premium
  • Kaspersky Internet Security
  • Kaspersky Anti-Virus
  • Kaspersky Total Security
  • Kaspersky Security Cloud
 
 
 
 

If you have Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Kaspersky Internet Security or Kaspersky Total Security installed, you can switch to Kaspersky Standard, Plus or Premium. To do so, use the instructions from the Table below.

The following abbreviations are used in this Table:

  • KAV — Kaspersky Anti-Virus
  • KIS — Kaspersky Internet Security
  • KTS — Kaspersky Total Security
  • KSCloud — Kaspersky Security Cloud
Current
application		 Intended application
Standard Plus Premium

KAV

1. Download the installer
from the Kaspersky website.
2. Run the installation file
and follow the instructions of the wizard. For details, see Online Help.
3. Restart your PC.

1. Buy Kaspersky Plus from the Kaspersky website.
2. Sign in to your My Kaspersky account and click Download in the block with Kaspersky Plus subscription.
3. Install Kaspersky Plus using the instructions.
4. Restart your PC if required.

1. Buy Kaspersky Premium from the Kaspersky website.
2. Sign in to your My Kaspersky account and click Download in the block with Kaspersky Premium subscription.
3. Install Kaspersky Premium using the instructions.
4. Restart your PC if required.

KIS

1. Download the installer
from the Kaspersky website.
2. Run the installation file
and follow the instructions of the wizard. For details, see Online Help.
3. Restart your PC.

1. Buy Kaspersky Plus from the Kaspersky website.
2. Sign in to your My Kaspersky account and click Download in the block with Kaspersky Plus subscription.
3. Install Kaspersky Plus using the instructions.
4. Restart your PC if required.

1. Buy Kaspersky Premium from the Kaspersky website.
2. Sign in to your My Kaspersky account and click Download in the block with Kaspersky Premium subscription.
3. Install Kaspersky Premium using the instructions.
4. Restart your PC if required.

KTS, KSCloud

It is impossible to switch from Kaspersky Total Security or Kaspersky Security Cloud to Kaspersky Standard.

1. Download the installer
from the Kaspersky website.
2. Run the installation file
and follow the instructions of the wizard. For details, see Online Help.
3. Restart your PC.

If you purchase Kaspersky Plus, you will be able to use the premium version of Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection (not available in all regions).
When switching from Kaspersky Total Security or Kaspersky Security Cloud to Kaspersky Plus, you can use the free version of Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection (not available in all regions). In this case, you should buy the premium version separately.

1. Buy Kaspersky Premium from the Kaspersky website.
2. Sign in to your My Kaspersky account and click Download in the block with Kaspersky Premium subscription.
3. Install Kaspersky Premium using the instructions.
4. Restart your PC if required.
 
 
 
 

In case you have problems installing the products

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Useful references

How to switch to a new Kaspersky application using the activation code
Installing over other Kaspersky applications

 
 
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