What is a .KLQ file?
A .KLQ file is a special kind of file used by Kaspersky, which is a program that helps protect your computer from viruses. When Kaspersky finds a virus on your computer, it doesn't delete it right away. Instead, it puts the virus into a quarantine area. This is what the .KLQ file is for. It's like a safe box where Kaspersky keeps the viruses so they can't harm your computer. The viruses inside this file are scrambled up (encrypted) so they can't do any damage.
You can open a .KLQ file using Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Kaspersky Internet Security, or Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac. These are all programs made by Kaspersky that help keep your computer safe from viruses.
Over time, the .KLQ file can get pretty big because it collects more and more quarantined viruses. If you think it's taking up too much space, you might want to delete it. But, there's a special step you need to do first. Kaspersky has a feature called 'Self-Defense' that protects its files from being deleted by mistake. So, before you can delete the .KLQ file, you need to turn off 'Self-Defense'. You can do this by going into the settings of Kaspersky Internet Security, finding the 'Options' section, and then turning off 'Self-Defense'. After you've done that, you can delete the .KLQ file. Just remember to turn 'Self-Defense' back on when you're done to keep your computer safe.
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