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You can remotely run files using the Start process task.

Important: You can configure the task for EDR Optimum in Web Console and Cloud Console.

To create a Start process task:

1. In the main window of the Web Console, select Devices > Tasks.

   The list of tasks opens.

2. Click Add.

   The New task wizard starts.

3. Configure the task settings:
   1. In the Application drop-down list, select Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Mac (12.1).
   2. In the Task type drop-down list, select Start process.
   3. In the Task name field, enter a brief description.
   4. Select one of the following options:
      • Assign task to an administration group

        The task is assigned to devices included in an administration group. You can specify one of the existing groups or create a new one.

        For example, you may want to use this option to run a task of sending a message to users if the message is specific for devices included in a specific administration group.

      • Specify device addresses manually or import addresses from a list

        You can specify NetBIOS names, DNS names, IP addresses, and IP subnets of devices to which you want to assign the task.

        You may want to use this option to execute a task for a specific subnet. For example, you may want to install a certain application on devices of accountants or to scan devices in a subnet that is probably infected.

      • Assign task to a device selection

        The task is assigned to devices included in a device selection. You can specify one of the existing selections.

        For example, you may want to use this option to run a task on devices with a specific operating system version.

4. Select devices according to the selected task scope option.
5. At the Task scope step, specify an administration group, devices with specific addresses, or a device selection.

   The available settings depend on the option selected at the previous step.

6. Configure the task settings:
   1. In the Executable command field, specify the command to execute on the local device.
   2. If necessary, specify the command line arguments in the Command line arguments (optional) field.
   3. If necessary, specify the path to the executable file in the Path to the working folder (optional) field.
7. At the Finish task creation step, click the Finish button to create the task and close the wizard.

   If you enabled the Open task details when creation is complete option, the task settings window opens. In this window, you can check the task parameters, modify them, or configure a task start schedule, if necessary.

8. Click the new task.

   The task properties window opens.

9. Select the Schedule tab.
10. Configure the task schedule.

    Note: Make sure the computer is turned on to run the task.

11. Click the Save button.
12. To run the task immediately regardless of the configured schedule, do the following:
    1. Select the checkbox next to the task.
13. Click the Run button.

As a result, Kaspersky Endpoint Security runs the command in silent mode and starts the process. You can view the results of the task in the task properties in the Execution results section.