Symantec Endpoint Protection- Disabling and Enabling Instructions (2024)

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This document describes how to enable or disable Symantec Endpoint Protection on your computer. You may need to disable Symantec if you are unable to download and install certain software.

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Disabling Symantec Endpoint Protection

  1. Navigate to the Start menu.

  2. In the search box type in Run or WinSymantec Endpoint Protection- Disabling and Enabling Instructions (1)R


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  3. In the Run menu, type in "Smc -stop" and click Ok.


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  4. Symantec Endpoint Protection should now be disabled.

Enabling Syamtec Endpoint Protection

  1. Navigate to the Start menu.

  2. In the search box type in Run or WinSymantec Endpoint Protection- Disabling and Enabling Instructions (4)R.


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  3. In the Run menu, type in "Smc -start" and click Ok.


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  4. Symantec Endpoint Protection should now be enabled.

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Symantec Endpoint Protection- Disabling and Enabling Instructions (2024)

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Symantec Endpoint Protection- Disabling and Enabling Instructions? ›

you are best of using the "Smc -stop" command from "Run Command" option. this will stop the SEP client from running completely. once you are done with the troubleshooting again put the same command with slight difference "SMC start" in run command. This will let you to quickly enable/disable SEP.

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How do I enable Symantec Endpoint Protection? ›

Symantec Endpoint Protection Quick Start Guide Last Updated October 12, 2023
  1. Step 1: Download the. ...
  2. Step 2: Install the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager. ...
  3. Step 3: Activate your license and add a group. ...
  4. Step 4: Install the Symantec Endpoint Protection clients. ...
  5. Step 5: Check that the latest definitions are installed.
Oct 12, 2023

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How do I disable Endpoint Protection Service? ›

you are best of using the "Smc -stop" command from "Run Command" option. this will stop the SEP client from running completely. once you are done with the troubleshooting again put the same command with slight difference "SMC start" in run command. This will let you to quickly enable/disable SEP.

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How to prevent users from disabling Symantec Endpoint Protection? ›

To prevent users from disabling Symantec Endpoint Protection on their computer:
  1. Step 1: Remove the right to disable Network Threat Protection. Log on to the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager. ...
  2. Step 2: Remove the right to disable Virus and Spyware detection and Intrusion Prevention. ...
  3. Step 3: Update the client's policy.
Jun 24, 2021

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How do I disable checkpoint endpoint security? ›

Uninstall Check Point Endpoint Security without Uninstall Password
  1. Remove these existing values & hope the new DA values will be in effect.
  2. Update these existing values to 0.
  3. Remove the newly added DA entries - change the existing to add DA suffix to their name and set their value to 0.

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How do I fix Symantec Endpoint Protection? ›

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  1. Open Control Panel>Programs>Uninstall a program:
  2. Select the "Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager"
  3. Choose "Change"
  4. Click "Next"
  5. Select the Repair option and click "Next"
  6. Click "Install" and the repair will begin.
  7. The pop up "Welcome to the Management Server Configuration Wizard" will be displayed.
  8. Click "Next"
Jan 19, 2024

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How do I disable Symantec Endpoint Protection in the registry? ›

Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\ Browse the Uninstall subkeys in the left-hand pane, and check the values in the right-hand pane to find a value for the DisplayName that equals Symantec Endpoint Protection. Copy the uninstallation key.

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Can you remove Symantec Endpoint Protection? ›

Open the Symantec Endpoint Protection application. Click on Symantec Endpoint Protection > Uninstall Symantec Endpoint Protection.

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How do I force remove Symantec Endpoint Protection? ›

To uninstall the Symantec Endpoint Protection client for Windows
  1. Use the Windows key or icon to open the Start Menu.
  2. Go to Settings (icon looks like a gear). ( ...
  3. Select Apps. ...
  4. Locate and select Symantec Endpoint Protection in the list of apps. ...
  5. Select Uninstall.

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How to stop Symantec Endpoint Protection service with password? ›

2. RE: setting smc -stop password protection for symantec end point protection
  1. Open the console manager.
  2. Click Clients.
  3. Select Policies tab.
  4. Click on General Settings.
  5. Select Security Settings tab.
  6. Select Require a password to uninstall the client.
  7. Type the <password> <password></password>in the box.
  8. Click OK.

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How to disable tamper protection in Symantec Endpoint Protection? ›

1. Disabling Tamper Protection
  1. Turn off Tamper Protection by opening the client.
  2. Go to Change Settings and select Client Management.
  3. Select the Tamper Protection Tab and disable.
  4. Then empty the Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Symantec\Symantec Endpoint Protection\SMC\SYLINK\SyLink\HardwareID=""
  5. Delete the file:
Mar 6, 2013

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What is auto protect in Symantec Endpoint? ›

Auto-Protect scans the file as it is written to the temporary folder and detects any virus or security risk. Auto-Protect also detects the virus if the user tries to save an infected attachment to a local drive or network drive.

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How to disable Symantec Endpoint Protection System Tray icon? ›

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  1. Open the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager console.
  2. Select the Clients view.
  3. Select the group for which you would like to hide (or display) the shield icon.
  4. Select the Policies tab.
  5. Expand Location-specific Settings and select Tasks > Edit settings for Client User Interface Control Settings.
Feb 6, 2024

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How do I clear Symantec Endpoint Protection quarantine? ›

Go to "Monitors" > "Logs" then select "Risks log" and click on "View log". You can then select infections and clic on "Command" drop-down list and choose "Remove from Quarantine".

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How to uninstall Symantec Endpoint Protection using PowerShell? ›

To uninstall using PowerShell
  1. Open a PowerShell window as administrator.
  2. Run the following command: (Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_Product -Filter "Name='Symantec Endpoint Protection'" -ComputerName . ). Uninstall() A successful uninstall returns a message that ends with. "ReturnValue: 0" .

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How do I know if Symantec Endpoint Protection is running? ›

Windows 10 All sub versions (1903,1909, 20H2)

Clicking the Windows logo in the lower left corner and scrolling through the left column will reveal Symantec Endpoint Protection. Clicking on the shield in the lower right corner next to the temperature will also launch the application.

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How do I find Symantec Endpoint Protection? ›

Windows: Find Symantec EndPoint Protection in your Programs or quickly find it by pressing the Windows key on your keyboard and typing "Symantec". Or you can look in your system tray (next to your clock) at the bottom right of your screen.

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How do I open Symantec Endpoint Protection in Windows 10? ›

To start the Symantec Endpoint Protection service manually from the Windows follow the below steps:
  1. Click Start.
  2. Click Run.
  3. Type smc -start.
Aug 29, 2023

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How do I automatically update Symantec Endpoint Protection? ›

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  1. Open the Symantec Endpoint Protection client interface.
  2. In the left pane, click Change Settings.
  3. Next to Client Management, click Configure Settings.
  4. Click the LiveUpdate tab.
  5. Check Enable automatic updates, if it is not enabled.
  6. Select the appropriate frequency and time, and other settings as required.
Dec 21, 2016

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