How to install the application

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Kaspersky created a special version of the application for residents of the U.S. state of California. If you are a resident of the U.S. state of California, you need to download and install this version of the application.

The application is installed to your computer in interactive mode using the Setup Wizard.

Installation on a file server or personal computer is performed from the same installation package. The application will operate in Personal Computer mode if option Use to protect Terminal server - RDTS is selected during installation. For more details, please refer to the Comparison of application functions depending on the type of operating system section.

The Wizard consists of a series of windows (steps). The number and sequence of steps in the Wizard depend on the region where you install the application. In some regions, the Wizard prompts you to accept additional agreements regarding how your personal data is processed. To stop the Wizard's activity at any step of installation, close the Wizard window.

If the application will be used to protect more than one computer (with the maximum number of computers defined by the terms of the End User License Agreement), the installation procedure will be identical on all computers.

To install the application on your computer,

• If you are using an installation disk, insert the disk into the disk drive and follow the instructions on your screen.
• If you have downloaded the application from the Internet, launch it. The application is then installed using the standard Setup Wizard. In this case, the Wizard displays several additional installation steps for some localization languages.

You can also install the application from the command prompt.

The Setup Wizard goes through the following steps:

1. Starting installation

   During this step, the Wizard prompts you to install the application.

2. Install additional applications

   During installation of Kaspersky Small Office Security, you can additionally install the following applications:

   • Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection, which enables Kaspersky VPN functionality using Virtual Private Network (VPN) technology.

   Kaspersky VPN functionality is not available in some regions.

   • Kaspersky Password Manager for protecting passwords.

   You can uninstall Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection and Kaspersky Password Manager independently of Kaspersky Small Office Security.

   Depending on the installation type and the localization language, during this step the Wizard may prompt you to view the End User License Agreement concluded between you and Kaspersky, and ask whether you want to participate in Kaspersky Security Network.

   Reviewing the End User License Agreement

   This step of the Wizard is displayed for some localization languages when installing the application downloaded from the Internet.

   During this step, the Wizard prompts you to review the End User License Agreement concluded between you and Kaspersky.

   Read the End User License Agreement thoroughly and, if you agree with all of its terms, click Continue (this button is called Accept in some regions).

   In some versions of the application, the End User License Agreement can be opened by clicking the link on the Wizard welcome screen. In this case, only the Back button is available on the window containing the text of the End User License Agreement. By clicking the Continue button, you accept the terms of the End User License Agreement.

   Installation of the application to your computer then continues.

   If the terms of the End User License Agreement are not accepted, the application will not be installed.

   In some regions, you must also accept the terms of the Privacy Policy to continue installation of the application.

   Reviewing the Kaspersky Security Network Statement

   During this step, the Wizard invites you to participate in Kaspersky Security Network. Participation in the program involves sending information about threats detected on your computer, running applications, and downloaded signed applications, as well as information about your operating system, to AO Kaspersky Lab. No personal data received from you is collected, processed, or stored.

   Review the Kaspersky Security Network Statement. If you accept all of its terms, in the Wizard window, click the Accept button.

   If you do not want to participate in Kaspersky Security Network, click the Decline button.

   After you accept or decline participation in Kaspersky Security Network, application installation continues.

   In some application versions, the Kaspersky Security Network Statement includes information about personal data processing.

3. Installing the application

   Installation of the application can take some time. Wait for it to finish. Upon installation completion, the Setup Wizard automatically proceeds to the next step.

   Checks during application installation

   The application performs several checks during installation. These checks may detect the following problems:

   • Non-compliance of the operating system with the software requirements. During installation the Wizard checks the following conditions:
     • Whether the operating system and Service Pack meet the software requirements;
     • All the required applications are available;
     • The amount of free disk space is enough for installation;
     • The user installing the application has administrator privileges.

     If any of the above-listed requirements is not met, a corresponding notification is displayed.

   • Presence of incompatible applications on the computer. If any incompatible applications are detected, they are displayed in a list on the screen, and you will be prompted to remove them. Applications that cannot be removed automatically must be manually removed by clicking the Remove manually button.

   When removing incompatible applications, you will need to restart your operating system, after which installation of Kaspersky Small Office Security continues automatically.

4. Completing the installation

   During this step, the Wizard informs you of the completion of application installation.

   All necessary application components will be automatically started immediately after installation is complete.

   In some cases, you may need to restart your operating system to complete installation.

Along with the application, plug-ins for browsers are installed to ensure safe Internet browsing.