Computer Security & Viruses/Removal of Kaspersky Antivirus

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Expert: - 9/3/2009


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Hi Keith,

Could you please teach me on how to remove old Kaspersky 6.0.1.402 Antivirus from my laptop. I don't have the password as the laptop is government owned. Perhaps a way of overwriting it?
Tqvm

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Without an administrator password I don't think you will be able to remove it. If this is still a government owned machine the solution is out of the question. If you bought it or it was donated by the government, the solution is to do a complete reformat and re-install of the operating system.

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Keith Davis

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Advice on how to avoid viruses and spyware. Suggestions on what software to run to avoid viruses and spyware. Identification of spyware, trojans, or virus infections. Overall system security.

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As a PC tech, removing and identifying many viruses and trojans from customer's PCs.

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4 classes short of a Networking degree.

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