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(Updated 6/08) Symantec Endpoint Protection (Symantec Antivirus 11 Maintenance Release 2) Installation:

 

This software on this page is intended for Windows-based PCs that connect to the ESF Campus Network. The new Maintenance Release 2 version of Symantec Endpoint Protection is intended to solve issues that have been reported to CNS with the original release.

 

A Mac version is available here. (a new version will be available 7/08; Please check back)

 

Before You begin...

IMPORTANT: Please review the Symantec AntiVirus/Endpoint Protection Installation Notes for information important when installing this new version of Symantec Antivirus.

To install Symantec Endpoint Protection (SAV 11 MR2) for Windows (Windows 2000 SP3+, Windows XP SP2+, and Windows Vista ):

 

bulletClick the link below for the version of Symantec Endpoint Protection you wish to install (Please note the differences between the 2 versions).
bulletChoose 'Run' when asked about what you want to do about downloading the installation file.
bulletAcknowledge any security warnings about the download.
bulletWait for the installation to complete.
bulletIf asked to perform a 'LiveUpdate,' click the 'Start' button on the LiveUpdate window to start the process.
bulletReboot your PC if asked.

 

Download the Basic Version   Download the Expanded Version
This version includes: Antivirus and Antispyware. This version is recommended for PCs purchased more than 2 years ago.   This version includes: Antivirus, Antispyware, Proactive Network Protection, and Firewall. This version is recommended for PCs that were purchased within the past 2 years.
NOTE: By clicking on the links above, you are agreeing to remove this software from personally owned equipment when that equipment is no longer being used on the ESF Campus Network or the EvergreenX wireless network.

 

To install Symantec Antivirus 9 (SAV 9) for Windows (Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows NT) AND on older, less capable PCs running Windows 2000 and XP:

 

bulletClick on the link provided below.
bulletAcknowledge the Security Alert (Note: you may not receive this alert).
bulletCompletely fill in the provided form and click the 'Continue' button.
bulletAcknowledge the Security Alert (Note: you may not receive this alert).
bulletClick 'Yes' to run the Symantec Installation Program.
bulletIn the Symantec Antivirus window that pops up, click the 'Install Now' button. The installation process will now begin and may take 15 minutes to complete (depending on the speed of your computer, connection speed, and server load). If the process does not complete within 15 minutes, please close all windows and restart your PC.
bulletWhen the installation has completed successfully, your PC should restart automatically.
bulletWhen your machine restarts, if you are warned about your virus definitions being out of date, simply double-click on the shield in your system tray on the task bar. The update will be automatic.


Click here to proceed with Symantec Antivirus 9 installation
(PC version)

 

 

 

 

 

  Antivirus alternatives for home  PCs:

Everyone should be using updated Antivirus software. If you do not have the resources to purchase Antivirus software at home right now, free/low cost alternatives do exist. One "free trial" alternative is Avast! Home edition

 

 

 

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