Kaspersky Offline Updates with Server Mirror [Step-by-Step]
Kaspersky is widely recognized as one of the best antivirus solutions available. However, one major drawback is the time it takes for the first update to complete. Unlike other antivirus programs that use web installers to download only the latest files, Kaspersky doesn’t offer this option. Instead, it relies on geo-located servers, which may improve speed for some users but not for those in regions like Malaysia.
The Issue with Kaspersky’s First Update
During our test with Kaspersky 2015, the initial update downloaded 48.97MB at an average speed of 37.25KBps, taking 24 minutes to complete. If you’re installing Kaspersky on multiple devices, this can waste both bandwidth and time.
A better approach is to create a local update mirror, allowing Kaspersky to pull updates from a shared folder instead of downloading them separately on each device. This significantly speeds up the process.
How to Create a Kaspersky Update Server Mirror
Follow these steps to set up a local update mirror for Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Internet Security, and Total Security 2015:
1. Download the Kaspersky Update Utility
Get Kaspersky Update Utility 2.0 and select the correct version for your OS. For Windows, download the .zip file, then extract it.
2. Apply the Configuration Files
Download the configuration files and extract them into the Kaspersky Update Utility 2.0 folder, replacing the existing files.
3. Run the Update Utility
Open UpdateUtility-Gui.exe. You should see Kaspersky Internet Security 15.0.[1.415, 2.361] in the list. If not, double-check that you replaced the configuration files correctly. Note that Kaspersky Anti-Virus and Total Security 2015 can use the same database as Internet Security 15.0.
4. Start Downloading Updates
Click Start and wait while the utility downloads the full virus definition database. By default, it saves the files in the same folder, but you can change this in Settings.
5. Configure Kaspersky to Use the Local Database
- Open Kaspersky Settings > Additional > Update > Select update source.
- Click Add, navigate to the
Updatesfolder inside the Kaspersky Update Utility directory, and select it.
6. Prioritize the Local Update Source
Ensure the local update path is at the top of the list. Right-click Kaspersky Lab update servers and select Down to move it below the local source. This ensures Kaspersky checks the local folder first, using the official servers only as a backup.
7. Run the Update
Click Run update in Kaspersky, and it will now pull updates from your local source. You should notice a much faster download speed, completing in under a minute.
Important Note
If you don’t schedule the Kaspersky Update Utility to update automatically, the local database will become outdated. In that case, switch back to Kaspersky Lab update servers to ensure your antivirus stays current.
If you need a mirror for older versions like Kaspersky 2014, 2013, or 2012, click the Applications button in the Update Utility and select the version from the Home products group.
By following these steps, you can save time and bandwidth while keeping Kaspersky fully updated.
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I tried share the update file folder from my computer..
Then i set a map network drive(point to my update file folder) in other computer in same lan network with my computer..
I set the update source to the map network drive and tried to update from it, and it said failed..
Anyone have same issued?
Hi All,
thanks Ray for this article, EkAur (comments) for providing links and Kaspersky team to expand & ease support for almost all main kaspersky products (including Kaspersky rescue disk) in update utility 3. thanks & regards.
Something everyone may not know: when using updater 3 (support.kaspersky.com/updater3) , even though the latest versions you can update to are 2015 ones, without selecting anything just hit start and update selections will show up even for 2018 versions.
Thank you very much indeed. I’ve been looking for this type of information for such along time. You have also made it very clear than i saw it on Kasperky website, Cool….
I am using the kaspersky 16.0.1.445(c) which is not showing the update utility. How can I update my anti virus?
just click on start button without selecting any application. it will update that utility software and you will get your newer version list. Hope will help you.
Download update Offline kis
updatekis.com
You are awesome…thanks man
LAtest is update utility 3
support.kaspersky.com/11705
support.kaspersky.com/11714
the link for 2 given here is outdated
Thanks…this was a very big help. Some how my KIS 2015 just couldnt find the update servers and says cants resolve name and update network failure….but this did the trick. I wonder how this utility found the servers but KIS couldnt.
After updating KIS found a virus/trojan activity which was preventing update and my firewall settings actually had a setting under microsoft that blocked the net while KIS was active. Dont know how it got there.
Thanks a lot
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Awesome, Ray. Thanks man. This is good to have.
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great tips ….
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Thanks for this one.. ray… :)
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Great tip. Thanks Ray!
THANKS A LOT RAY .. TODAY I WAS SEARCHING FOR THIS METHOD .. TILL I GOT YOUR EMAIL ..
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It’s very useful for me because i always use kaspersky Internet security and it save time.
Thanks ray
thanks ray this will be very helpful to the kaspersky users everytime they gets pc reformat.. ^^
Thanks for the great tips ray…
WOw.. thanks.. its good for premium users like me :D
We heard this and the arrangement is on the way!
Thank you for supporting Kaspersky.
Thanks Ray, Kaspersky Update’s really suck. Takes quite lot of time.
man i needed this………thanks ray.