Kaspersky beta for Windows 7: clarification needed - Hardware & Software

So, having been a user of Kaspersky Internet Security for a few years, and recovering right now from a HDD crash, I'm going to install Windows 7 RC x64. I then looked for Kaspersky's compatibility for W7, and, surprise! They appear to be offering the beta. :buddy: [url]http://www.kaspersky.com/windows7[/url] I have a few questions: -> Can anyone with a 64-bit install of Windows 7 confirm that it works well? Or, -> Is there a native 64-bit build of it somewhere? Thanks for the information you're able to bring :dance: [quote]The technical preview is a complex solution for securing computers running under Windows 7. The prototype includes not only an antivirus component but an effective and fully functional firewall and anti-spam filter. At the heart of the new technical prototype is Kaspersky Lab’s new antivirus engine which is even more effective at detecting malicious programs than its predecessor. The new engine dramatically increases system scanning speed thanks to improved processing of objects and optimized use of system resources, particularly on dual- and quad-core processor platforms. The unique product architecture ensures high productivity and one of the lowest uses of system resources in the industry. The technical preview includes a highly effective heuristic analyzer. The heuristic analyzer detects and blocks as yet unknown malicious programs. If a program signature is not included in the antivirus databases, i.e., the malicious program is unknown, the heuristic analyzer will safely launch the program in an isolated virtual environment, analyze the program’s actions and conclude with a high degree of probability whether it is potentially harmful before it is launched in a live environment. In addition, the technical prototype includes a new user interface developed to meet the needs of both inexperienced and advanced users.[/quote]

[QUOTE=Max of S2D;16227158]So, having been a user of Kaspersky Internet Security for a few years, and recovering right now from a HDD crash, I'm going to install Windows 7 RC x64. I then looked for Kaspersky's compatibility for W7, and, surprise! They appear to be offering the beta. :buddy: [url]http://www.kaspersky.com/windows7[/url] I have a few questions: -> Can anyone with a 64-bit install of Windows 7 confirm that it works well? Or, -> Is there a native 64-bit build of it somewhere? Thanks for the information you're able to bring :dance:[/QUOTE] Yes, it works with 64bit. If you want my opinion, it's really bad. Insane amount of false positives and it naggs you every 3 seconds ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT THIS TO RUN??? REALLY???

[QUOTE=Jimmy422;16227275]If you want my opinion, it's really bad. Insane amount of false positives and it naggs you every 3 seconds ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT THIS TO RUN??? REALLY???[/QUOTE] I'll try it and I'll see if I wanna keep it. If it really acts like shit, what other security softwares would you recommend? (preferably 64-bit native)

[QUOTE=Max of S2D;16227310]I'll try it and I'll see if I wanna keep it. If it really acts like shit, what other security softwares would you recommend? (preferably 64-bit native)[/QUOTE] TrendMicro was pretty good, i think it was 64bit native.

Avast and AVG are much better choices.

Nod32.

[QUOTE=Eight Bit;16227861]Nod32.[/QUOTE] If you're willing to pay for AV, I definitely second this. I'm running the full ESET Security Suite, and love it. Great firewall, and pretty much the best AV out there, but you have to pay for it.