Operating system
The table below displays the supported Windows operating systems for each ESET PROTECT component. See also the full list of supported operating systems.
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The latest supported ESET Management Agent version is 10.1. |
Operating System |
Server |
Agent |
RD Sensor |
MDM |
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Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 SP1 with KB4474419 and KB4490628 installed |
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✔ |
✔ |
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Windows Server 2008 R2 CORE x64 with KB4474419 and KB4490628 installed |
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✔ |
✔ |
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Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 x64 with KB4474419 and KB4490628 installed |
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✔ |
✔ |
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Microsoft SBS 2011 Standard x64 |
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✔ |
✔ |
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Microsoft SBS 2011 Essentials x64 |
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✔ |
✔ |
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Windows Server 2012 x64 |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Windows Server 2012 CORE x64 |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Windows Server 2012 R2 x64 |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Windows Server 2012 R2 CORE x64 |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 x64 |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Windows Server 2016 x64 |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Windows Storage Server 2016 x64 |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Windows Server 2019 x64 |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Windows Server 2022 x64 |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Operating System |
Server |
Agent |
RD Sensor |
MDM |
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Windows 7 x86 SP1 with latest Windows updates (at least KB4474419 and KB4490628) |
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✔ |
✔ |
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Windows 7 x64 SP1 with latest Windows updates (at least KB4474419 and KB4490628) |
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✔ |
✔ |
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Windows 8 x86 |
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✔ |
✔ |
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Windows 8 x64 |
✔* |
✔ |
✔ |
✔* |
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Windows 8.1 x86 |
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✔ |
✔ |
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Windows 8.1 x64 |
✔* |
✔ |
✔ |
✔* |
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Windows 10 x86 |
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✔ |
✔ |
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Windows 10 x64 (all official releases) |
✔* |
✔ |
✔ |
✔* |
Windows 10 on ARM |
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✔ |
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Windows 11 x64 |
✔* |
✔ |
✔ |
✔* |
* 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 installation or virtual appliance where applicable.
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Earlier Microsoft Windows systems: •Always have the latest service pack installed, especially on earlier systems, such as Server 2008 and Windows 7. •ESET PROTECT does not support the management of computers running Windows 7 (with no SP), Widows Vista, and Windows XP. •Beginning March 24, 2020, ESET will no longer officially support or provide technical support for ESET PROTECT (Server and MDM) installed on the following Microsoft Windows operating systems: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 (all versions). We do not support illegal or pirated operating systems. |
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Starting January 2019, Oracle JAVA SE 8 public updates for business, commercial or production use require a commercial license. If you do not purchase a JAVA SE subscription, you can transition to a no-cost alternative. See the supported versions of JDK. |
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You can run ESET PROTECT 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. |