Start Kaspersky Endpoint Security on computer startup (recommended)

Windows

macOS

When the check box is selected, Kaspersky Endpoint Security is started after the operating system loads, protecting the computer during the entire session.

When the check box is cleared, Kaspersky Endpoint Security is not started after the operating system loads, until the user starts it manually. Computer protection is disabled and user data may be exposed to threats.

Show the application icon in the task bar

Windows

macOS

The client computer has an application icon in the notification area. In the context menu of the icon, the user can perform operations with Kaspersky Endpoint Security. Kaspersky Endpoint Security also displays notifications above the application icon.

Display simplified application interface

Windows

On a client computer, the main window of Kaspersky Endpoint Security is inaccessible, and only the icon in the notification area is available. In the context menu of the icon, the user can perform a limited number of operations with Kaspersky Endpoint Security. Kaspersky Endpoint Security also displays notifications above the application icon.

Run Malware Scan and Update tasks

Windows

Linux

If the check box is selected, end users can run tasks Malware Scan and Anti-malware database update in manual mode. At the same time, users cannot change the settings you have configured.

If the check box is cleared, Kaspersky Endpoint Security performs tasks Malware Scan and Anti-malware database update in accordance with the configured settings and schedule.

Run additional tasks

Windows

Linux

It is recommended to enable this setting only if you are using Kaspersky Security Integrations for MSP.

If the check box is selected, Kaspersky Security Integrations for MSP and end users can run Malware Scan and Anti-malware database update tasks as well as other tasks by specifying relevant parameters that override the settings you have configured.

Compatibility with remote administration software

Windows

If using Kaspersky Endpoint Security alongside Remote Administration Tools (RAT) causes problems, you can enable the compatibility mode. The problems may be related to the incompatibility of RATs with the Secure Desktop functionality of the application. This purpose of this functionality is to confirm actions that can potentially lower the security level of the computer. This functionality lets an application display a confirmation dialog that is isolated from other processes. This functionality uses elevated rights to secure the request. In this way, only the user can confirm the action and not the malware.

If the check box is selected, the RAT compatibility mode is enabled. The application displays a confirmation dialog without this functionality. This can reduce the security level of the computer. We do not recommend enabling the compatibility mode if Kaspersky Endpoint Security is not causing problems with your RAT.

If the check box is cleared, the RAT compatibility mode is disabled. This check box is cleared by default.

Example: When using the browser in RemoteApp mode, Kaspersky Endpoint Security may not display a confirmation window when visiting a website with an untrusted certificate because RemoteApp does not support the Secure Desktop functionality of the application. This can cause the browser to become unresponsive. For the browser to work correctly in RemoteApp mode, you must enable the compatibility mode. You can also try enabling the compatibility mode if you encounter problems with the Secure Desktop functionality when using other third-party software.