Windows
The following table displays the supported Windows operating systems for each ESET PROTECT component:
Operating System |
Server |
Agent |
RD Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2012 x64 |
|
10.x–11.2, 12.0 |
✔ |
Windows Server 2012 CORE x64 |
|
10.x–11.2, 12.0 |
✔ |
Windows Server 2012 R2 x64 |
✔ |
10.x–11.2, 12.0 |
✔ |
Windows Server 2012 R2 CORE x64 |
✔ |
10.x–11.2, 12.0 |
✔ |
Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 x64 |
✔ |
10.x–11.2, 12.0 |
✔ |
Windows Server 2016 x64 |
✔ |
10.x–11.2, 12.0 |
✔ |
Windows Storage Server 2016 x64 |
✔ |
10.x–11.2, 12.0 |
✔ |
Windows Server 2019 x64 |
✔ |
10.x–11.2, 12.0 |
✔ |
Windows Server 2022 x64 |
✔ |
10.x–11.2, 12.0 |
✔ |
Windows Server 2022 CORE x64 |
✔ |
11.0–11.2, 12.0 |
|
Windows Server 2025 x64 |
✔ |
12.0 |
|
Operating System |
Server |
Agent |
RD Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|
Windows 10 x86 |
|
10.x–11.2, 12.0 |
✔ |
Windows 10 x64 (all official releases) |
✔* |
10.x–11.2, 12.0 |
✔ |
Windows 10 on ARM |
|
10.x–11.2, 12.0 |
|
Windows 11 x64 |
✔* |
10.x–11.2, 12.0 (21H2 and 22H2) 10.1–11.2, 12.0 (23H2) 11.2, 12.0 (24H2) |
✔ |
Windows 11 on ARM |
|
10.x–11.2, 12.0 |
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* Installing ESET PROTECT components on a desktop OS might not be in alignment with Microsoft licensing policy. Check the Microsoft licensing policy or consult your software supplier for details. In SMB / small network environments, we encourage you to consider a Linux ESET PROTECT On-Prem installation or virtual appliance where applicable.
The Support Policy Category B in the ESET End of Life Policy determines the support level (Full Support/Limited Support/End of Life) and the support end dates for the ESET Management Agent. The latest ESET Management Agent version compatible with ESET PROTECT On-Prem 12.0 is Agent 12.0.
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ESET PROTECT Mobile Device Management/Connector (MDM/MDC) component (on-premises only) reached End of Life in January 2024. ESET PROTECT On-Prem versions 11.1 and later do not support mobile device management. |
We do not support illegal or pirated operating systems.
You can run ESET PROTECT On-Prem on a non-server OS without the need for ESXi. Install VMware Player on a desktop Operating System and deploy the ESET PROTECT Virtual Appliance.
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Earlier Microsoft Windows systems •ESET Management Agent 10.x is the last version that supports Windows 7/8.x and Windows Server 2008 R2/Microsoft SBS 2011. •Always have the latest service pack installed, especially on earlier systems, such as Windows Server 2012. •ESET PROTECT On-Prem does not support the management of computers running Windows XP/Vista/7/8. |
