What is Kaspersky Total Security 2019
Kaspersky Total Security 2019 is a full‑suite security product from Kaspersky aimed at protecting multiple devices (Windows, Mac, mobile) and giving more than just antivirus. PCWorld+3support.kaspersky.com+3Kaspersky+3
Some of the main components are:
- Real‑time protection against malware (viruses, trojans, etc.) support.kaspersky.com+1
- Safe Money: protects financial transactions via a protected browser sandbox, virtual keyboard, etc. PCWorld+1
- Password Manager: cross‑platform (Windows, Mac, Android, iOS) for storing logins, autofilling, secure notes, etc. PCWorld+2support.kaspersky.com+2
- Parental Controls: limits on what children can access, time usage, app controls, location tracking in mobile devices. ictvietnam.vn+2support.kaspersky.com+2
Tools like a software updater, PC Cleaner (removing unwanted browser extensions etc.), file encryption, file shredder, vulnerability scan, network monitor. PCWorld+2ictvietnam.vn+2
Backup & Restore functionalities, ability to make encrypted backups of important files.
System Requirements & Compatibility
What you’ll need to run it acceptably: support.kaspersky.com
- Windows PC: at least 1 GHz CPU with SSE2 support; 1 GB RAM for 32‑bit Windows, 2 GB for 64‑bit. support.kaspersky.com
- Free disk space: about 1,150 MB. support.kaspersky.com
- Supported browsers include IE, Edge, Firefox, Chrome in their then‐supported versions. support.kaspersky.com
Pros
Based on reviews at the time:
- Very strong malware and phishing protection. Kaspersky’s detection rates have generally been high. Digital Citizen+2PCWorld+2
- Safe Money and related protection provide extra security for bank transactions, reducing the risk of theft via browsers or keyloggers. PCWorld
- Password manager is feature‑rich — including image upload, contact storage, secure notes, cross‑platform syncing. Useful as it comes bundled. PCWorld+1
- The additional tools (software updater, vulnerability scan, parental controls etc.) make it a “full package” — you don’t have to buy many add‑ons. Kaspersky+1
- UI & ease of use: many reviews said the interface is reasonably clean, features are accessible. PCWorld+1
Cons & Limitations
- It is an older version, so some newer threats might not be covered fully (especially if updates are no longer being released). support.kaspersky.com+1
- Compatibility with newest OS (Windows 11, latest Mac versions, mobile OSes) may be limited or not optimized. Some newer browsers or system features may be unsupported.
- Performance overhead: some users report that full scans, Safe Money, etc., may slow things down or interfere, especially on lower-end machines. (Typical with full security suites.) PCWorld+1
- Some tools (e.g. browser‑plugins, extensions) may lag behind in supporting latest versions of browsers. support.kaspersky.com+1
Current Status & Support
Here are some important current status notes:
- End of support: Kaspersky Total Security 2019 is older and is no longer supported. As of recent announcements, Kaspersky has marked that version as outdated and not supported. support.kaspersky.com+1
- Because of that, updates (especially for the program itself) may have stopped. Virus definition updates might still happen for some time, but that can stop eventually. When a security product isn’t supported, vulnerability patches, compatibility fixes, etc., are unlikely.
- Kaspersky has replaced “Total Security” in many markets with newer plans/products (e.g. Kaspersky Standard, Plus, Premium) which include newer features and support. windows.kaspersky.com+1
Should You Still Use It?
Here are considerations if you’re thinking about using KTS 2019 now:
| If your situation is … | Then using it might be … |
|---|---|
| You have a reasonably good computer, don’t need cutting‑edge features, and accept some risk | It could still be usable, provided you have the latest antivirus definitions and no support gaps in your OS. But risk increases over time. |
| You require strong protection, want latest security fixes, compatibility with latest OS, etc. | Better to move to a newer, supported product. The cost is justified by stronger protection and fewer vulnerabilities. |
