Kaspersky Antivirus 2013 Activation Code & Guide

If you’re looking to try out Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2013 for free, this guide will walk you through getting a 1?year license—even if you don’t have an ASUS ROG board (which was the original offer). Note that this method comes from an older version and may not work with current licensing rules.

Kaspersky ROG download page

What You’ll Need

Before starting, make sure you have the following:

• Tools:
  • 7?Zip (v9.20 or newer)
  • Kaspersky Products Remover (to clear any remnants of previous installations)
• Files:
  • ROG Edition Installer ZIP
  • Kaspersky Anti?Virus 2013 Setup

Installation Steps

1. Clear Old Installations:
   Uninstall any current Kaspersky (or other antivirus) software from your computer. Use the Kaspersky installation error troubleshooting guide if needed to ensure all remnants are fully removed.
2. Extract the ROG Files:
   Download the ROG Edition ZIP and open it using 7?Zip. Next, right?click on the kavkis.msi file and select “Extract Here” to pull out the activation file (cbi.dll).
   Extracted installer files from the ROG ZIP
3. Copy the Activation File:
   Now locate the cbi.dll file in the extracted contents and copy it.
   The cbi.dll activation file
4. Create the Kaspersky Folder Structure:
   Depending on your system, make the appropriate folder:
   • For 32?bit systems:
     C:\Program Files\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2013
   • For 64?bit systems:
     C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2013
   Paste the cbi.dll file into this folder.
5. Set Up the ProgramData Folder:
   Create this directory:
   • For Windows Vista, 7, and 8:
     C:\ProgramData\Kaspersky Lab\AVP13\Data
   • For Windows XP users:
     C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Kaspersky Lab\AVP13\Data
6. Insert the License Key:
   Open the kavkis.cab file from the ROG package. Locate the license key file named _1AA7CD13.key and copy it into the Data folder you just created.
   Copy the Kaspersky license key file into the Data folder
7. Run the Installer:
   Download and run the official Kaspersky Anti?Virus 2013 installer (make sure it’s not the trial version). With an internet connection, the installer will automatically activate the software using the key you placed.
   Official Kaspersky setup installer running on your system
8. Final Activation:
   Once installed, you should see a message indicating “License active” with 365 days remaining. The software will use the same key for one computer only—using it on multiple systems may lead to activation issues.
   Verification that the 365-day license is active
9. License Details:
   On further inspection, the license file shows an expiration date (illustrated below), which means you must activate the software before that date to get a full year of protection.
   Screenshot illustrating the license type and activation window

Renewal and Troubleshooting

If you notice your license is nearing its end, there’s a method to renew it for another 365 days. You might need to disable self-defense in the software before resetting the license:

• Disable Self-Defense:
  Open Kaspersky settings, navigate to Advanced > Self-Defense, and uncheck “Enable Self-Defense.”
  Disabling self-defense to allow license renewal
• Renewal Confirmation:
  After following the renewal steps, you should see the new 365-day license confirmed.
  New license showing 365 days of protection

Additionally, if you ever need guidance on related system tasks—such as fully defragmenting your system partition when using Kaspersky, setting up an offline updates mirror, or running a Kaspersky Rescue Disk from a USB drive—those detailed guides can help ensure your system stays optimized and secure.