How can we install the Kaspersky Antivirus on Windows 10?

In the wide and prospering world of Antivirus Programs, Kaspersky Antivirus is one of the prominent brand names. If you are a Windows 10 user then you can install Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 Antivirus Software Program locally as well as remotely. This Antivirus Program can be installed locally by using the Setup Wizard (highly recommended) and using the command line in silent or interactive mode.

You can easily install it remotely from the administrator’s computer by using Kaspersky Security Center 10, Active Directory group policies, and Active Directory group policies via Kaspersky Security Center 10.

If you are having an older version of Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 then you must decrypt any encrypted hard drives before updating the application.

Effective Steps for Installing the Kaspersky Antivirus on Windows 10 using the Setup Wizard

1. To begin with, you are supposed to download the Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows for the “Windows Download Page”
2. Next, you should extract the application installation files.
3. Now, you are advised to Run the setup.exe file.
4. Finally, you are advised to follow the Wizard’s instructions.

Step 1- Appropriately checking of all the software and hardware requirements

The Installation Wizard will appropriately check whether: –

1. All Software and Hardware requirements are properly met
2. Users have the right to install the application

If your PC meets all the desired requirements, the Setup Wizard will automatically search for incompatible applications. In case, if it detects then you can remove them manually.

If an older version of Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows is detected, it will be automatically removed. During the installation of the new version of the Kaspersky Antivirus Program, the relevant information about the activation and application settings is saved and applied.

Step 2: The Initial Setup Window

This Window specifically informs users about the commencement of installation of Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows. Next, you are supposed to click Next, to continue the installation.

Step 3: End User License Agreement

Windows 10 users are recommended to read the End User License Agreement properly. If they accept all the terms then they should check the box I accept the terms of the End User License Agreement.

 Step 4: Selecting the suitable installation type

From the below-listed options, users are supposed to select the most suitable installation type:

1. Basic Installation: In Basic Installation, the protection components Application Privilege Control and Vulnerability Monitor are installed.
2. Standard Installation: In Standard Installation, the protection components and Control Components are installed.

• Custom Installation: In this option, the user has the choice to select the components to install and specify the directory in which to install the application.

Step 5: If Windows users select Custom installation

In case, Windows users select Custom Installation then the subsequent screen will appear. Thereafter, they should select the Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows protection components to be installed.

By default, Windows 10 users should select all components for installation except:

1. BadUSB Attack Prevention
2. Drive Encryption
3. File Encryption
4. Microsoft Bitlocker Manager
5. KATA Endpoint Sensor

It should note carefully that an Anti-Virus file is a mandatory component for installation.

Step 6: Windows users should select the destination folder

If Windows users have chosen Custom Installation then they should select the destination folder. In this step, they can designate the path to the folder where the application will be installed.

For selecting the folder, they should click Browse.

By default, Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows is installed as:

1. For 32-bit operating systems: Disk:\Program Files\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows\
2. For 64-bit operating systems:Disk:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows\

Step 7: Performing Eliminations from the scan scope

If users have preferred the option of Custom Installation then they should go for this step. They are advised to add recommended areas to the trusted zone so that Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows does not scan them.

For doing so, Windows 10 users should select the checkbox:

1. Exclude areas that are recommended by Kaspersky Lab from the virus scan scope
2. Exclude areas that are recommended by Microsoft from the virus scan scope This checkbox gets automatically selected when you are installing Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows for file servers. 

Step 8: Operative Preparation for installation

If users are installing Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows for file servers via Windows Remote Desktop, they are advised to clear the checkbox “Protect the installation process”.

If they are working with Citrix Provisioning Services then they should install drivers in Citrix PVS compatibility mode. Next, they should select the checkbox Ensure compatibility with Citrix Provisioning Services. 

If they are adding the path to the .exe file in the command file then they should select the checkbox Add the path to the file avp.com to the system variable %PATH%.

If this option is enabled then users should enter the name of the .exe file and the command to start the specific task, to commence Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows from the command line.

Step 9: Effective Installation of the Application

The effective installation of the application can take some time. Therefore, you should be patient enough and let the process complete properly.

After suitably using the Initial Configuration Wizard, users can activate Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows. In addition, they can collect information about applications included in the operating system.

Conclusion

In this blog, we have provided all the relevant information about the installation of Kaspersky Antivirus on Windows 10 devices. For any additional technical support or assistance, you can contact our technical support team.