Seqrite Endpoint Protection (EPP) supports a wide range of operating systems across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. To ensure smooth installation and optimal product performance, your system must meet the supported OS and hardware requirements listed here.
Windows
Important Prerequisites
| Requirement / Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Windows Defender (Server OS) | Must be uninstalled before installing client. Refer: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/windows-defender-antivirus-on-windows-server-2016#install-or-uninstall-windows-defender-av-on-windows-server-2016 |
| SHA‑2 Certificate Requirement | From version 1.6 onward, only SHA‑2 code‑signing certificates are used. More details: https://www.seqrite.com/blog/seqrite-announces-sha-1-deprecation-for-its-products |
| Required Updates for Windows 7 / Server 2008 R2 | KB4474419 and KB4490628 must be installed. Optionally, install IE11 to install them automatically. Restart required after installation. |
| Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025 | Windows Defender must be uninstalled. Restart required after removal. |
| Web Browser | Internet Explorer 7 or later | — |
|---|---|---|
| Network Protocol | TLS 1.3 | — |
Desktop Operating Systems
| Operating System | Versions / Editions |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 | Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate (32‑bit/64‑bit) |
| Windows 8.1 | Professional, Enterprise (32‑bit/64‑bit) |
| Windows 10 | Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education (32‑bit/64‑bit) |
| Windows 10 | November 2019 Update |
| Windows 11 | All editions |
Server Operating Systems
| Operating System | Versions / Editions |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2008 R2 | Web, Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter (64‑bit) |
| Windows SBS 2011 | Standard, Essentials |
| Windows Server 2012 | Standard, Essentials, Foundation, Storage Server, Datacenter (64‑bit) |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 | Standard, Datacenter (64‑bit) |
| Windows Server 2016 | All editions |
| Windows Server 2019 | 64‑bit |
Windows Hardware Requirements
| Component | Minimum Requirement | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 1 GHz (x86/x64) | 2 GHz (x86/x64) |
| RAM | 1 GB | 2 GB free |
| Hard Disk Space | 4 GB free | 8 GB |
This requirement is recommended exclusively for Seqrite EPP for best and optimal performance.
macOS Requirements
Supported macOS Versions
| Versions Supported |
|---|
| macOS 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, 10.15, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 26 |
macOS Hardware Requirements
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core or Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) |
| RAM | Minimum: 512 MB Recommended: 2 GB free |
| Hard Disk Space | 1.2 GB free |
Linux Requirements
Linux 32‑bit Requirements
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GNU C Library | |
| SAMBA | |
| Supported Distros | Debian 9, 10; Ubuntu 14.04, 16.04; BOSS 6.0; Linux Mint 19.3 |
Linux 64‑bit Requirements
Pre requisites
| Requirements/ Conditions | 32 Bit | 64 bit |
|---|---|---|
| GNU C Library | 2.5 or later | 2.5 or later |
| SAMBA | 4.16 or earlier | 4.22 or earlier |
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Supported Distros |
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| Important Note | Linux agent v10.11+ supports only 64‑bit systems |
Linux Hardware Requirements
| Component | Minimum Requirement | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel or compatible | — |
| RAM | 512 MB | 1 GB free |
| Hard Disk Space | 1200 MB free | — |