Supported Operating Systems & Requirements
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
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 Server 2022 | Standard / Datacenter / Essentials |
| Windows Server 2025 | Standard / Datacenter / Essentials |
| Web Browser | Internet Explorer 7 or later | — |
|---|---|---|
| Network Protocol | TLS 1.2 | — |
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 | 2.5 and later |
| SAMBA | Version 4.16 and earlier |
| Supported Distros |
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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 | — |
Important to Know
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For installing the client on Windows Server OS, uninstall Windows Defender using the following link:
Microsoft Docs – Install or Uninstall Windows Defender AV on Windows Server
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From version 1.6 onwards, Seqrite Endpoint Protection Cloud uses only SHA‑2 certificates for code‑signing.
More details:
Seqrite SHA‑1 Deprecation Announcement
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Seqrite Endpoint Protection client cannot be installed on Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 unless the following updates are installed:
- KB4474419
- KB4490628
Install them manually using the links, OR install Internet Explorer 11 to get them automatically.
A system restart is required after installation. -
For Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025, you must uninstall Windows Defender before installing the client.
Restart the system after uninstallation.