Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 is a security product that protects your PC or Laptop system from online virus threats and attacks and even when the user is offline. Its features include: real time protection against active threats, identity protection, parental controls, safe surf feature, application control which prevents harmful application from damaging your computer, easy access interface.

A 1 year free subscription code is now available on the internet up to December 3rd for the Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 version which otherwise costs $59.99.

But there is a catch. The activation code provided as part of promotions is only for the simplified Chinese version of the software. Here’s a guide to getting the code and then converting it to English.

How To Get Free Kaspersky 1 Year License

• Visit http://song.kaba365.com/. Fill in and verify your e-mail address into the text boxes provided and press the “Get Activation Code” button which is indicated with a hand sign.
• This opens another window or tab, fill in the number next to the text box and hit the ‘Confirm’ button located below the text box.
• This instantly displays the activation key which you need to copy and save. Make sure you activate the product within 7 days of getting the activation code or else you will have an invalid code.

How To Convert Kaspersky From Chinese to English

• Complete the installation process for the KIS 2011 by pressing the enter key on N, A and I buttons respectively. Key in the license code when prompted.
• Open the KIS 2011 window and locate the settings icon on the top right corner of the window. Click on it.
• In the small window that opens, go to the fourth tab and click on the second listed item which is Self Defence.
• Uncheck the corresponding check box to deactivate self defence. Then click the Apply button on the bottom right of the window.
• Now restart your computer and during boot up, press F8 to run the system on safe mode.
• In this mode, run the Registry Editor and follow this navigation: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\KasperskyLab\protected\AVP11\environment\
• Double click on ‘SkinSwitchDisabled’ on the right panel and change value from 1 to 0.
• Then double click on ‘Localization’ and change the value to ‘en’.
• You could also avoid changing these values entering the KIS program and pressing the Shift + F12 keys to instantly change the format from Chinese to English.
• Restart your computer again.

NOTE: It is possible that the conversion of the interface might not change for some users and gives a license error asking you to re-install and showing your computer to be at risk.