Hi, Recently my computer has started running really slow. I looked at the task manager and found 2 processes running titled Kaspersky AV scanner. I removed Kaspersky from my computer almost a year ago though. I tried to end the processes and I got an error message saying access denied. I also tried searching my computer for any files with the name Kaspersky and nothing showed up. I have run ZoneAlarm and Glary Utilities but neither one of them are picking anything up. Any idea what this file is and how I can get rid of it? I am running Windows Vista. Thanks!

Have you tried to use a registry cleaner? Want A Weekly Update on Latest System Security Problem http://www.systemsecurityinstitute.org

Hello Teemya , First go to start , run , and type msconfig , startup tab , and untick anything to do with KAV , reboot . next download Runscanner ( It's free ) tick the box to the left of any entries the relate to KAV , or any other program that you no longer have , then click the fix box at the top . http://www.runscanner.net/download.... The Reg cleaner that comes with CCleaner is fairly safe , I find , but many are not ! http://www.ccleaner.com/download The KAV removal tool can be found here http://support.kaspersky.com/faq/?q... But one would have to reinstall KAV first and then uninstall . Good luck ...............

Thanks for trying to help. I have run 2 registry cleaners: CCleaner and Glary Utilities. Neither one of them find anything to do with Kaspersky. According to the Startup Manager and my list of programs, Kaspersky doesn't exist on my computer. The only place it shows up is in the task manager and it won't let me end the task.

Try Runscanner in safe mode .

If you are using a version of Zone Alarm that includes antivirus then Kapersky AV Scanner should be there. Checkpoint either licensed the Kapersky AV engine or bought Kapersky outright for use in the ZoneAlarm app.