Installing unmanaged client software using the installation CD

You can install unmanaged Symantec Endpoint Protection client software using the Setup.exe file on the installation CD. The installation program installs the client software using an installation wizard.

The Server Core installation of Windows Server 2008 offers a command-line interface only. You can, however, also manage Server Core installations using remote management tools. Client software can be installed using the installation CD from a local or shared network location.

Note:
On Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, you can click Continue for any User Account Control dialogs that appear when performing these procedures.

To install unmanaged Symantec Endpoint Protection client software using the installation CD

1. Insert the installation CD and start the installation program if it does not start automatically.

2. Click Install Symantec Endpoint Protection.

3. On the Welcome pane, click Next.

4. If you are installing the Symantec Endpoint Protection client software for the first time on this computer, confirm Unmanaged computer is selected, and then click Next.

   This panel is displayed only if installing the Symantec Endpoint Protection client software for the first time on this computer.

5. On the License Agreement Panel, click I accept the terms in the license agreement, and then click Next.

6. On the Setup Type panel, do one of the following:

   • Click Typical to install the client software with most common options, and then click Next.

   • Click Custom to choose which components are installed and the options used to install them, and then click Next.

     On the Custom Setup panel, select the features you want to install and how you want to install them. Confirm the installation location, or click Change to select a different location, and then click Next.

7. On the Protection Options panel, click Next.

   You can optionally click and deselect Enable Auto-Protect and Run LiveUpdate upon completion of the installation, and then click Next.

   On Windows Vista you can also choose to turn off Windows Defender.

8. On the Ready to Install the Program panel, click Install.

9. On the Wizard Complete panel, click Finish.

   If the Run LiveUpdate option is selected during installation, LiveUpdate launches when the installation in finished. You may be prompted to restart you computer.

To install unmanaged Symantec Network Access Control client software using the installation CD

1. Insert the installation CD and start the installation program if it does not start automatically.

2. Click Install Symantec Network Access Control, and then click Install Symantec Network Access Control.

3. On the Welcome pane, click Next.

4. On the License Agreement Panel, click I accept the terms in the license agreement, and then click Next.

5. On the Destination Folder panel, confirm or change the destination folder displayed, and then click Next.

6. On the Ready to Install panel, click Install.

7. On the Wizard Completed panel, click Finish.

   You may be prompted to restart your computer.

To install unmanaged Symantec Endpoint Protection 64-bit client software on 64-bit Windows Server 2008 Server Core

1. Insert the installation CD.

2. Change directories to the root directory of the installation CD.

3. Type cd SEPWIN64\X64 and then press Enter.

4. Type vcredist_x64.exe, and press Enter.

5. Change directories back to the root directory of the installation CD.

6. Type Setup.exe and press Enter

7. Follow the steps of the installation wizard to complete the installation.

To install unmanaged client software on Windows Server 2008 Server Core (all other clients)

1. Insert the installation CD.

2. Open a command prompt.

3. Change directories to the root directory of the installation CD.

4. Type Setup.exe and press Enter

5. Follow the steps of the installation wizard to complete the installation.