About 10 years ago, I learned that Kaspersky was a Russian owned anti virus. I tried to uninstall and it wouldn’t uninstall. It is easier now.
Go ahead and uninstall it using Windows add remove programs. Then follow the instructions at this link to completely delete all Kaspersky files.
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...ky-files/c2223ab4-16e9-410b-b3ba-3fa94f272805
I would recommend ZoneAlarm as your new anti virus. It Is the only one with a software firewall that monitors what data your computer sends out. All other anti virus just scan what is coming in to your cpu. When you install ZoneAlarm, chose learning mode.
Zonealarm can be tiresome at first because there will be constant dialogue prompts asking if you want to approve or block your computer from sending out information. Read these and chose to approve if it is an action you want. Ex: You started you Brave browser and a Zonealarm dialogue box asks if you want to let Brave access the internet. You would select yes.
You will also see that Microsoft is also trying to access the internet for such things as Cortana, Xbox, phone, etc. Take note of these. If you don’t use them, then deny them access to the internet. You can then disable these Microsoft services via windows settings and windows privacy controls.
You will learn a lot about how much information you computer is sending out without you knowing. You should know. You should control.
Blocking any un-approved data from being sent from your computer is the most important goal for personal cyber security.