Symantec in Schools

Client Manual Updates

So you have a hacked or infected computer.

Disconnect it from your network... Now

Having disconnected it you need to update it's anti-virus software. So I am assuming that you already have Symantec Endpoint on it.

What you need to do now is make sure you have the latest definitions, these are the files that are updated almost daily to keep you safe. Obviously something did not keep you safe.

Client Managed Installation

Symantec Endpoint Managed Installation

Make sure that eTrust is not installed.
1. If you find the Blue Heart Beat icon in the systray:
2. manually uninstall CA eTrust from the Control Panel | Add Remove Programs

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Server LiveUpdate Errors

Having issues with with LiveUpdate on the server not running:

Error: LiveUpdate encountered one or more errors. Return code = 4

You need to uninstall and reinstall Symantec LiveUpdate
This was taken from Symantecs website... proceed with all due caution, your results may differ.

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Client Unmanaged Managed

The joys of Symantecs Endpoint Anti-virus Software.

Making a managed session unmanaged.

The purpose of this can be two fold:

You need to make a managed SEP into an unmanaged SEP
You need to change where a managed SEP looks for it's updates.
- This second options has really bugged me. I have tried may things to make this happen and this has been my solution.

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Server Symantec and XP

Help for Schools installing Symantec on their Networks.

Setting up a XP PC to act as a SEPM Server.

Setting up XP PCs so that they can be managed remotely with the Symantec Endpoint Console.

If you would like help with the installation of the MoE Symantec at your school, which includes an XP PC to manage the distribution of updates and monitoring of school PCs, call us on 06-379-6668, 021-827-660 or email us.

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