A key, or as it is also called a key file or license key, is a file of the form xxx.key containing service information necessary for the normal operation of Kaspersky Anti-Virus, it also contains the license expiration date, limitation of computers and information about who provides user support … Starting from version 2010, Kaspersky products can be activated only with an activation code, and earlier versions are activated with a key. In order to activate Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 using a key, you must perform the following steps.
Instructions
Step 1
Save the key file from the received letter from Kaspersky Lab to the computer desktop.
Step 2
Unpack it with any archiver.
Step 3
Start Kaspersky Anti-Virus.
Step 4
In the main window of the program, click on the "License" section.
Step 5
In the right part of the window, click on the "Activate application" item.
Step 6
This will open the Setup Wizard. Click on the item "Activate with a key" in it.
Step 7
Click the Browse button and select the previously saved key file.
Step 8
Click on the "Activate" link. After that, the message "The key was successfully installed" should appear.
Step 9
Click the Finish button.
