Symantec Endpoint Protection is a software suite that acts as an anti-malware on your PC. It is similar to a firewall that protects your device from unauthorized users when connected to a network. It detects malware attacks, blocks unwanted sources of network traffic, and protects your system data. Carry out below section for Symantec endpoint protection Setup.
Set Up Symantec Endpoint Protection Software:
- Before installing the Symantec Endpoint Protection software, remove the previously installed security software on your PC.
- If the Windows Defender is active, disable it to avoid the installation error.
- Close all the running programs and open the default browser.
- Go to the official Symantec site and sign in to your Symantec cloud account.
- If you do not have any Symantec account, create a new one.
- Download the Symantec Endpoint Security software that suits your OS.
- This will prevent your device from encountering compatibility issues in the future.
- After downloading the Symantec Setup file, go to the Downloads folder.
- Extract the downloaded file and give a double-click on the setup file.
- In the Symantec Endpoint Protection window, click the Next button.
- Enable the I accept the terms in the license agreement radio button and click Next.
- Click the Unmanaged Client Install radio button followed by Next.
- On the next screen, select the Typical option and click the Next button.
- Wait until the Symantec Endpoint Protection displays the Symantec Installer Completed message.
- Click the Finish button and select Restart Now (if prompted).
- After restarting your computer, launch the Symantec Endpoint Protection software by clicking the Symantec shield icon at the taskbar.
- If necessary, click the LiveUpdate link at the left-side panel to update your product.
- You can manually schedule a LiveUpdate session, schedule a virus scan, and monitor your PC for virus threats using the Symantec endpoint protection Setup.