Protect Windows computers automatically

Follow these instruction to protect Windows computers.

To protect computers:

  1. Select the computers you want to protect.
  2. Right-click and select Protect computers.
    Note If computers are in the Unassigned group, simply drag them to your chosen groups.
  3. A wizard guides you through the installation of Sophos security software. You should do as follows:
    1. On the Welcome page, click Next.
    2. On the Installation Type page, leave the option Protection software selected.
    3. On the Select features page, you can choose to install optional features.

      The current version of the firewall (included with Sophos Endpoint Security and Control 10.2 or earlier) cannot be installed on Windows 8 computers.

    4. On the Protection summary page, check for any installation problems.
    5. On the Credentials page, enter details of a Windows user account that can be used to install software on computers.

Installation is staggered, so that the process may not be complete on all the computers for some time.

When installation is complete, look at the list of computers again. In the On-access column, the word Active indicates that the computer is running on-access virus scanning.