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System requirements

Supported Operating Systems:

•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 with KB4474419 and KB4490628 installed (read the SHA-2 required compatibility)

note

On Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1, the 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.

Small Business servers:

•Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Essentials

•Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Essentials

•Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials

•Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Essentials

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

and any of the following application servers:

•Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition

•Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019 (x64) - all editions

•Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016 (x64) - all editions

•Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 (x64) - all editions

•Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 (x64) - all editions

Supported Hyper-V Host Operating Systems:

•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 and Microsoft SharePoint Server product documentation for detailed information on hardware requirements.

note

We strongly recommend installing the latest Service Pack for your Microsoft Server operating system and application before installing ESET security products. We recommend installing the latest Windows updates and hotfixes whenever available.