General Requirements
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Disk space: ~1,500 MB free
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Internet access: Required for installation, activation, updates, and Kaspersky Security Network
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Software dependencies:
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Microsoft Windows Installer 4.5 or later
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Microsoft .NET Framework 4 or later
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CPU: Any processor with SSE2 support (Intel/AMD x86/x64)
Windows OS Support & Hardware Specs
| Operating System | CPU | RAM Requirement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 (21H2/22H2/23H2) | ≥ 1 GHz (64-bit) | 4 GB (64-bit only) | No 32-bit or WSL2 support |
| Windows 10 (latest builds) | ≥ 1 GHz | 2 GB (64-bit) or 1 GB (32-bit) | WSL2 not supported |
| Windows 8.x / 7 SP1+ | ≥ 1 GHz | 2 GB (64-bit) or 1 GB (32-bit) |
Note: BFE (Base Filtering Engine) must be enabled for features like Safe Money and Anti-Banner.
Devices with Lower Specs
Tablets (Windows 8/10):
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Intel Celeron ≥ 1.66 GHz
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1 GB RAM minimum
Netbooks (e.g. Atom-based):
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Intel Atom ≥ 1.60 GHz
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1 GB RAM
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Minimum screen: 10.1″, 1024×600 resolution
Browser Compatibility
Features like Safe Money, browser extension, and secure input work with:
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Chromium-based Microsoft Edge (versions 77–88)
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Google Chrome (versions 48–88)
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Mozilla Firefox (versions 52–84)
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Internet Explorer 8–11 (Protected Browser mode)
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Yandex Browser (versions 18.3.1–20.12, with limitations)
Summary
To run Kaspersky Internet Security (1 User – Standard):
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A modern Windows OS (Windows 10/11 preferred)
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CPU with SSE2 support (Intel/AMD, 1 GHz or faster)
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2–4 GB RAM depending on OS version
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1.5 GB of free disk space
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Compatible browser for full feature access
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.NET Framework and internet access required
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