System requirements

Supported Operating Systems:

Microsoft Windows Server 2022 (Server Core and Desktop Experience)

Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core and Desktop Experience)

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Server Core and Desktop Experience)

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 with KB4474419 exlink and KB4490628 exlink installed (read the SHA-2 required compatibility)

Server Core (Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, 2012, 2012 R2)


NOTE

On Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Network protection component is disabled by default in Typical installation. Use Custom installation to have this component installed.


IMPORTANT

Support for Azure Code Signing must be installed on all Windows operating systems to install or upgrade ESET products released after July 2023. More information.

If you run Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, ensure you have KB5006728 installed to support Azure Code Signing. The ESU (Extended Security Updates) is required to install KB5006728.

Storage, Small Business and MultiPoint servers:

Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2016

Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2012 R2

Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2012

 

Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Essentials

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Essentials

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Essentials

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Foundation

Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 SP1 (x64) with KB4474419 exlink and KB4490628 exlink installed

 

Microsoft Windows MultiPoint Server 2012

Microsoft Windows MultiPoint Server 2011

Microsoft Windows MultiPoint Server 2010

 

Supported Host Operating Systems with Hyper-V role:

Microsoft Windows Server 2022

Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 - Virtual Machines can be scanned only while they are offline

Hardware requirements depend on the operating system version in use. We recommend reading the Microsoft Windows Server product documentation for detailed information on hardware requirements.


NOTE

We strongly recommend that you install the latest Service Pack for your Microsoft Server operating system and server application before installing ESET security product. We also recommend that you install the latest Windows updates and hotfixes whenever available.

Minimum hardware requirements:

Component

Requirement

Processor

Intel or AMD single core x64

Memory

256 MB of free memory

Hard drive

700 MB of free disk space

Screen resolution

800 x 600 pixels or higher