Introduction

If you have Kaspersky antivirus installed on your computer, there may come a time when you need to turn it off. Perhaps you need to install a new software that is incompatible with Kaspersky, or maybe you need to troubleshoot a problem with your computer. Whatever the reason, it is important to know how to turn off Kaspersky properly to avoid any security risks.

Method 1: Disable Kaspersky Temporarily

If you need to disable Kaspersky temporarily, follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the Kaspersky icon in your system tray (bottom right corner of your screen).
2. Select "Pause Protection" from the context menu.
3. Choose the duration you want to pause the protection for (e.g. 15 minutes, 1 hour, until computer restart, etc.).
4. Click "Resume Protection" when you want to turn Kaspersky back on.

Note: Disabling Kaspersky temporarily is not recommended unless you have a specific reason for doing so. Your computer will be vulnerable to malware and other security threats while Kaspersky is turned off.

Method 2: Turn Off Kaspersky Completely

If you need to turn off Kaspersky completely, follow these steps:

1. Open Kaspersky by double-clicking the icon on your desktop or searching for it in the Start menu.
2. Click on the gear icon in the bottom left corner to access the Settings menu.
3. Select "Additional" from the left-hand menu.
4. Click on "Threats and Exclusions" in the right-hand pane.
5. Toggle the switch next to "Enable Self-Defense" to the off position.
6. Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save the changes.
7. Right-click on the Kaspersky icon in your system tray and select "Exit" to close Kaspersky completely.

Note: Turning off Kaspersky completely is not recommended unless you are troubleshooting a specific issue and have a good reason for doing so. Your computer will be vulnerable to malware and other security threats while Kaspersky is turned off.

Method 3: Uninstall Kaspersky Antivirus

If you no longer need Kaspersky antivirus on your computer, you can uninstall it completely. Here's how:

1. Open the Control Panel from the Start menu.
2. Select "Programs and Features" or "Add or Remove Programs" (depending on your version of Windows).
3. Scroll down to find Kaspersky antivirus and select it.
4. Click "Uninstall" and follow the prompts to remove Kaspersky from your computer.

Note: Uninstalling Kaspersky will leave your computer vulnerable to malware and other security threats. Make sure you have another antivirus program installed before uninstalling Kaspersky.

Conclusion

Now you know how to turn off Kaspersky antivirus when you need to. Remember to only disable or turn off Kaspersky when necessary, and make sure you have another antivirus program installed to protect your computer from security threats.

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