How to Remove password protection in Kaspersky without the password

Tested in Kaspersky Internet Security and Kaspersky Antivirus versions


1. Boot into Safe Mode.

2. Press the Windows Key + R

3. Type regedit and press ENTER.

4. 32 Bit Users: Navigate to

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\KasperskyLab\protected\AVP8\settings

64 Bit users: Navigate to

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\KasperskyLab\protected\AVP8\settings

5. Double click on EnablePswrdProtect and change the value to 0.

6. Double click on OPEP and make it a blank value.

7. Restart your computer.