You can install Kaspersky Endpoint Security in the following ways:
Removing Kaspersky Security for Windows Server
You can remove the application remotely using the Uninstall application remotely task or locally on the server. You may need to restart the server after removing KSWS. If you want to install Kaspersky Endpoint Security without a restart, please make sure that Kaspersky Security for Windows Server is completely removed. If the application is not completely removed, installing Kaspersky Endpoint Security may cause faulty operation of the server. Making sure that the application is completely removed is also recommended if you have used the kavremover utility. The kavremover utility does not support managing KSWS.
After removing KSWS, install Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Windows using any available method.
Installing Kaspersky Endpoint Security
Administrators typically enable Password protection to restrict access to KSWS. This means that you will need to enter the password to remove KSWS. Kaspersky Endpoint Security does not support password transfer to remove Kaspersky Security for Windows Server when installing KES on top of KSWS. You can transfer the password only if you are installing KES on the command line. Therefore, before removing KSWS, you must turn off Password protection in application settings and turn Password protection back on in application settings after you complete the migration from KSWS to KES.
When you install KES remotely, components that you have selected in installation package properties are installed on the server. We recommend selecting default components in installation package properties. A restart is not necessary when installing KES on top of KSWS.
Prior to the local installation, Kaspersky Endpoint Security checks the computer for the presence of Kaspersky applications. If Kaspersky Security for Windows Server is installed on the computer, KES detects the set of KSWS components that are installed and selects the same components for installation. A restart is not necessary when installing KES on top of KSWS.
If installing KES on top of KSWS failed, you can roll back the installation. After rolling back the installation, it is recommended to restart the server and try again.
KSWS settings and tasks are not migrated when Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Windows is installed. To migrate settings and tasks, run the Policies and tasks batch conversion wizard.
You can check the list of installed components in the Security section of the application interface, using the status command, or in the Kaspersky Security Center console in computer properties. You can change the set of components after installation by using the Change application components.