Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows (for workstations)

 
 
 

Installing Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows on top of already installed antivirus software

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  • Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows (for Workstations)
  • Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows (for File Servers)
  • Below is a number of possible cases of installing Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows on top of existing antivirus software:

    • Installing on top of antivirus software of other vendors

    • Upgrading Kaspersky Anti-Virus version 6.0.3.x and 6.0.4.x

    • Installing on top of other Kaspersky Lab software

    Installing on top of antivirus software of other vendors

    Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows Setup wizard can automatically detect a lot of common antivirus applications.



    Click Remove manually in the Incompatible software window to open the list of installed software in Control Panel > Programs and features.

    You can now uninstall the incompatible antivirus software.

    Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows installation cannot resume until uninstalling the incompatible third-party software.



    You can find a full list of incompatible software detectable by the Setup wizard in the incompatible.txt file that can be found in Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows distribution kit. This list if frequently updated as new Kaspersky Anti-Virus versions become available.

    Warning What if Setup wizard fails to detect a third-party antivirus software.


    Updating Kaspersky Anti-Virus version 6.0.3.x and 6.0.4.x

    You can install Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows on top of Kaspersky Anti-Virus version 6.0.3.x and 6.0.4.x. License and settings will be inherited by the new version.


    Installing on top of other Kaspersky Lab software

    If there is any other Kaspersky Lab software (including applications for domestic users) installed on the computer, you should uninstall it before installing Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows. Setup wizard automatically detects incompatible software and reports its removal.

     
     
     
     
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