Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 is simple to install and set up, yet offers advanced users a range of versatile settings for fine-tuning the program.The program integrates seamlessly with the Microsoft Windows family of operating systems and is fully compatible with other security programs (for example, firewalls).

• Protection for email. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 scans email traffic for viruses according to the protocol via which it is sent (POP3, IMAP and NNTP for incoming mail and SMTP for outgoing mail) on any mail program, while plug-ins and treatment for viruses in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Outlook Express mail databases are offered.

• Scanning of Internet traffic. All HTTP Internet traffic is scanned for viruses in real-time, ensuring that infected objects are not saved to the computer's hard disk.

• Protection for file systems. Individual files, catalogues and disks can be designated for antivirus scanning. Users can limit antivirus scanning to critical areas of the operating system and startup objects to ensure that attention is focused on the most vulnerable areas of the system.

• Control over changes in the file system. With Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 it is possible to compile lists of applications, the component structure of which will be controlled, thus helping to prevent malicious programs from undermining the integrity of the application.

• Monitors processes in the memory. The product monitors the activity of programs and processes that have been launched in the computer's memory and, at the same time, warns users of any dangerous, suspicious or hidden processes (that is, rootkits), and of unauthorized changes in routine processes.

• Monitors changes in the operating system registry. The application controls the status of the system registry and notifies users of any suspicious objects or attempts to create hidden keys in the registry.

• Blocks dangerous macros. Proactive protection affords control over the operation of macros based on Visual Basic for Applications in Microsoft Office documents and blocks dangerous macro-commands from being executed.

• System restore. The system can be restored after malicious activity. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 can roll back any changes made to the system by malicious programs.

• Technology for accelerated antivirus scanning. iSwift and iChecker technology make it possible to limit scanning to new and modified files, or to limit scanning to potentially dangerous objects only. Antivirus scanning can be suspended during times of increased user activity to ensure that your computer's resources are free for your use.

• Reduced update sizes. The size of updates downloaded to users' PC has been reduced almost 10 times (now amounting to several tens of kilobytes) in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0, making our updates virtually instant.

General requirements	Hardware requirements
Microsoft Windows 98 (SE) / NT Workstation 4.0
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 with Service Pack 6a Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher (for product & antivirus database updates via the Internet) CD-ROM (for product installation) Internet connection (for product activation)	Intel Pentium 133 MHz or higher 32 MB RAM 50 MB available HDD space
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 2 or higher Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher (for product & antivirus database updates via the Internet) CD-ROM (for product installation) Internet connection (for product activation)	Intel Pentium 133 MHz or higher 64 MB RAM 50 MB available HDD space
Microsoft Windows ME
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher (for product & antivirus database updates via the Internet) CD-ROM (for product installation) Internet connection (for product activation)	Intel Pentium 150 MHZ or higher 32 MB RAM 50 MB available HDD space
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition / XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 1 or higher Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher (for product & antivirus database updates via the Internet) CD-ROM (for product installation) Internet connection (for product activation)	Intel Pentium 300 MHz or higher 128 MB RAM 50 MB available HDD space