

Uninstalling Existing Anti-virus Softwareīefore installing Symantec Endpoint Protection, you must first uninstall any existing anti-virus software on your computer, including previous versions of Symantec AntiVirus. Close any browser windows that are open.If you downloaded the file to your desktop, an icon will be displayed there. A Download Complete message will display.



Click My Resources at the top of the page and select Software Downloads.Log in to My Pitt (my.) with your University Computing Account username and password.Students, faculty, and staff can download Symantec Endpoint Protection using the Software Download Service at My Pitt. This will tell you if you are running a 32-bit or 64-bit computer.ĭownloading Symantec Endpoint Protection for Windows The System window will appear within the classic desktop mode, containing your System Type information.In the resulting Settings that appear, click System.In the resulting Search column, click Settings.From the Win8 ‘tiled’ desktop, simply start typing the words “System Settings.”.This will tell you if it is a 32-bit or 64-bit computer. Under System, you can view the System type information.Right-click Computer, then click Properties.If "圆4 Edition" is listed, then you are running the 64-bit version of Windows XP.If you don't see "圆4 Edition" listed, then you are running the 32-bit version of Windows XP.Select the General tab and look at the System information.Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.Use the following instructions to determine whether your computer uses 32-bit or 64-bit processing: Important: Please be advised that CSSD recommends uninstalling any existing anti-virus software on your computer, including previous versions of Symantec AntiVirus, prior to installing Symantec Endpoint Protection. Before you begin the download and installation process you should use the instructions provided to determine whether your computer uses 32-bit or 64-bit processing. This document explains how to download and install Symantec Endpoint Protection on a Windows-based computer, run Live Update, and run both manual and automated virus scans. Faculty and staff can also download it from the Secure Your Data portal community at My Pitt (my.). Symantec Endpoint Protection can be downloaded using the Software Download Service at My Pitt. Computing Services and Systems Development recommends that all students, faculty, and staff with Windows computers use Symantec Endpoint Protection for Windows to protect their computers against viruses and other security threats.
