Downloading and Installing Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0.5 for Windows XP/Vista/7 and Windows 2003/2008 Server
Time to Complete (in minutes): 20
- Question:
- How do I install Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0.5 in Windows XP/Vista/7 and Windows 2003/2008 Server?
- Answer:
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Caution: Close any open programs before proceeding with these instructions. Failure to do so could result in problems with this installation and other programs on your computer.
Important: You can upgrade from Symantec AntiVirus 10.0 Corporate Edition without having to uninstall the program. However, if you have any other version of antivirus software installed, including Norton AntiVirus, you will need to uninstall it before continuing.
Note: You must be logged on to Windows with an account with computer administrator privileges.
To install Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0.5:
- Go to the Symantec AntiVirus Downloads page (http://antivirus.vt.edu/download/).
Important: This Symantec AntiVirus download is available for use at no charge for current Virginia Tech students, faculty, staff, and retirees only.
- Set your Internet browser to save downloaded files to the desktop.
- In the PID: text box, type your Virginia Tech PID.
- In the Password: text box, type your PID password.
- Click the Logon button.
- Under the Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000/2003/2008 section, click the 32-bit or 64-bit Download link.
- After the file has finished downloading, double-click the installer:
- If you downloaded the 32-bit version: Double-click the vtsep1105002.exe file on your desktop.
- If you downloaded the 64-bit version: Double-click the vtsep1105002x64.exe file on your desktop.
- If prompted by the User Account Control window:
- In Windows Vista: Click the Allow button.
- In Windows 7: Click the Yes button.
- In the Symantec Endpoint Protection window, click OK.
