What is "application integrity control"?

skjhlkj · 10-13-2007, 02:20 AM

I'm currently using Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0.0.125. Inside the program, there's a thing called "proactive defense." Under "proactive defense" there are 3 function called "application activity analyzer", "application integrity control" and "registry guard."

Can someone explain to what do these three tiny programs do?

Should I enable them? What are the consequences if I don't enable them?

thank you.

**Wox** · 10-13-2007, 11:06 AM

Hi!!

Application activity analyzer- it, as the name suggests, analyzes the activity of the applications running on your computer. So if a new malware got into your computer because KIS doesn't know about it YET, KIS might be able to identify it from monitoring its activities (say deleting your files, etc etc)

Application integrity control- I think that's similar to the feature above, but I'm not sure.

Registry guard- it monitors and safeguards your registry to make sure there are no malware modifying it and damaging your computer.

Hope that answers your question!

skjhlkj · 10-13-2007, 11:13 AM

So, should I turn them on? Will these programs slow down my pc? or causing some problem?

**Wox** · 10-13-2007, 11:14 AM

They will slow down your pc, as most programs do.
They should not cause any problems.. I don't have KIS (tried it and disliked it) so I can say anymore..
They should be turned on unless they are causing certain problems and you're 100% sure.

tetonbob · 10-13-2007, 03:02 PM

Hi skjhlkj -

There is an entire forum set up for Kaspersky products; you may find more answers there from Kaspersky users.

Example:

http://forum.kaspersky.com/index.php...dpost&p=326977

Quote:

Integrity control monitors a list of so called critical applications. Changes caused by malware that occur to these applications could seriously compromise the system. The component will notify you when changes in these applications occur, or when one of these applications attempts to load a new or modified module file.

Quote:

4)This is too complicated for me
The integrity control is a component designed for users who have a better understanding of computers. If those popups annoy you or if you can't handle the popups you can disable the integrity control under Settings, Proactive defense, you will not lose much protection by doing it.

skjhlkj · 10-13-2007, 11:01 PM

thanks, I tried all three programs and it really slow down the pc to an almost unusable level.

I'm gonna look at the KIS forum. thanks again.

tetonbob · 10-14-2007, 12:19 AM

What are your system specs? OS, CPU, RAM, etc..

10-13-2007, 02:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
skjhlkj Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 19 OS: xp	What is "application integrity control"? I'm currently using Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0.0.125. Inside the program, there's a thing called "proactive defense." Under "proactive defense" there are 3 function called "application activity analyzer", "application integrity control" and "registry guard." Can someone explain to what do these three tiny programs do? Should I enable them? What are the consequences if I don't enable them? thank you.

10-13-2007, 11:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
Wox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 638 OS: XP Pro SP2 My System	Re: What is "application integrity control"? Hi!! Application activity analyzer- it, as the name suggests, analyzes the activity of the applications running on your computer. So if a new malware got into your computer because KIS doesn't know about it YET, KIS might be able to identify it from monitoring its activities (say deleting your files, etc etc) Application integrity control- I think that's similar to the feature above, but I'm not sure. Registry guard- it monitors and safeguards your registry to make sure there are no malware modifying it and damaging your computer. Hope that answers your question!

10-13-2007, 11:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
skjhlkj Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 19 OS: xp	Re: What is "application integrity control"? So, should I turn them on? Will these programs slow down my pc? or causing some problem?

10-13-2007, 11:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
Wox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 638 OS: XP Pro SP2 My System	Re: What is "application integrity control"? They will slow down your pc, as most programs do. They should not cause any problems.. I don't have KIS (tried it and disliked it) so I can say anymore.. They should be turned on unless they are causing certain problems and you're 100% sure.

10-13-2007, 11:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
skjhlkj Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 19 OS: xp	Re: What is "application integrity control"? thanks, I tried all three programs and it really slow down the pc to an almost unusable level. I'm gonna look at the KIS forum. thanks again.

10-14-2007, 12:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
tetonbob Manager, Security Center, TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA Posts: 35,757 OS: 2000 Pro; XP Pro; XP Home	Re: What is "application integrity control"? What are your system specs? OS, CPU, RAM, etc.. __________________ Practice Safe Surfing PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need? Because what you don't know, CAN hurt you. Proud Member of ASAP since 2005 Proud Member of UNITE since 2006 Microsoft MVP - Consumer Security 2009