- Download the installer from the Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows downloads page.
- Extract the application installation files.
- Run the setup.exe file.
- Follow the Wizard’s instructions.
Step 1: Checking software and hardware requirements
The Installation Wizard checks whether:
If the PC meets all the requirements, the Setup Wizard searches for incompatible applications. If any are found, you can remove them manually.
If a previous version of Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows is found, it is automatically removed. Information about activation and application settings are saved and applied during installation of the new version.
Step 2: The initial setup window
The initial setup window informs you that the installation of Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows is about to begin. To continue the installation, click Next.
Step 3: End User License Agreement
Read the End User License Agreement. If you accept all the terms, check the box I accept the terms of the End User License Agreement.
Step 4: Select the installation type
Select an installation type:
- Basic installation: The protection components Application Privilege Control and Vulnerability Monitor are installed.
- Standard installation: Protection components and control components are installed.
- Custom installation: Select the components to install and specify the directory in which to install the application.
Step 5: Custom installation
This screen only appears if you have selected Custom installation.
Select the Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows protection components to be installed.

By default, all components are selected for installation except:
- BadUSB Attack Prevention
- Drive Encryption
- File Encryption
- Microsoft Bitlocker Manager
- KATA Endpoint Sensor
File Anti-Virus is a mandatory component for installation.
Step 6: Select the destination folder
This step is only available if you selected Custom installation.
In this step, you can specify the path to the folder where the application will be installed. To select the folder, click Browse.
By default, Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows is installed in.
- For 32-bit operating systems: Disk:\Program Files\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows\
- For 64-bit operating systems: Disk:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows\
Step 7: Exclusions from the scan scope
This step is only available if you selected Custom installation.
Add recommended areas to the trusted zone so that Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows does not scan them. To do so, select the checkbox:
- Exclude areas that are recommended by Kaspersky Lab from virus scan scope
- Exclude areas that are recommended by Microsoft from virus scan scope The checkbox is already selected when installing Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows for file servers.
Step 8: Preparation for installation
If you are installing Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows for file servers via Windows Remote Desktop, we recommend clearing the checkbox Protect the installation process .
If you are working with Citrix Provisioning Services and need to install drivers in Citrix PVS compatibility mode, select the checkbox Ensure compatibility with Citrix Provisioning Services.
So as not to add the path to the .exe file in the command line, select the checkbox Add the path to the file avp.com to the system variable %PATH%. If this option is enabled, to start Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows from the command line you will only need to enter the name of the .exe file and the command to start the particular task.
Step 9: Application installation
Installing the application can take some time. Please wait for it to complete.
Using the Initial Configuration Wizard, activate Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows and collect information about applications included in the operating system.