Enabling / disabling System Watcher
By default, System Watcher is enabled, running in a mode that depends on the current mode of Kaspersky Anti-Virus – automatic or interactive.
You are advised to avoid disabling the component, except for emergency cases, since this inevitably impacts efficiency of Proactive Defense and other protection components operation that may request the data collected by Activity monitor in order to identify the potential threat detected.
To disable System Watcher:
- Open the application settings window.
- In the left part of the window, in the Protection Center section, select the System Watcher component.
- In the right part of the window, uncheck the box.