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How to enable or disable Self-Defense in Kaspersky Internet Security 19

Latest update: December 29, 2022 ID: 14818
 
 
 
 

The Self-Defense component prevents Kaspersky Internet Security from being blocked or removed by other applications. Self-Defense is enabled by default, but it may sometimes be necessary to disable it in order to troubleshoot issues with Kaspersky Internet Security.

Disabling Self-Defense prevents some features of Kaspersky Internet Security from working properly and lowers the overall level of system protection.

To enable or disable Self-Defense:

  1. In the main window of Kaspersky Internet Security, click The Settings icon in the Kaspersky Internet Security 19 window.

Opening the settings of Kaspersky Internet Security 19

  1. To learn how to open the main application window, see this article.
  1. Select AdditionalSelf-Defense.

Opening Self-Defense settings in Kaspersky Internet Security 19

  1. Select or clear the Enable Self-Defense checkbox.

Enabling Self-Defense in Kaspersky Internet Security 19

  1. Click Continue.

Confirmation of enabling or disabling Self-Defense in Kaspersky Internet Security 19

Self-Defense in Kaspersky Internet Security will be enabled or disabled.

 
 
 
 

What to do if you cannot enable or disable Self-Defense

 
 
 
 
 
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