Symantec Endpoint Protection- Disabling and Enabling Instructions (2024)

This document describes how to enable or disable Symantec Endpoint Protection on your computer. You may need to disable Symantec if you are unable to download and install certain software.

Disabling Symantec Endpoint Protection

  1. Navigate to the Start menu.
  2. In the search box type in Run or WinSymantec Endpoint Protection- Disabling and Enabling Instructions (1)R


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  3. In the Run menu, type in "Smc -stop" and click Ok.


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  4. Symantec Endpoint Protection should now be disabled.

Enabling Syamtec Endpoint Protection

  1. Navigate to the Start menu.
  2. In the search box type in Run or WinSymantec Endpoint Protection- Disabling and Enabling Instructions (4)R.


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  3. In the Run menu, type in "Smc -start" and click Ok.


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  4. Symantec Endpoint Protection should now be enabled.

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Symantec Endpoint Protection- Disabling and Enabling Instructions (2024)

FAQs

How do I disable Symantec Endpoint Protection? ›

Disabling Symantec Endpoint Protection
  1. Navigate to the Start menu.
  2. In the search box type in Run or Win R. (+)
  3. In the Run menu, type in "Smc -stop" and click Ok. (+)
  4. Symantec Endpoint Protection should now be disabled.
Jan 28, 2018

How to block a user's ability to disable Symantec Endpoint Protection on clients? ›

Preventing users from disabling the Symantec Endpoint Protection client Last Updated July 8, 2024
  1. Step 1: Lock policy settings using the padlock. You can lock and unlock some policy settings by clicking the padlock. ...
  2. Step 2: Lock policy settings using the user control levels. ...
  3. Step 3: Update the client policy.

How to manually stop and start the Symantec Endpoint Protection Service? ›

To stop and start the management server services using commands
  1. To stop the. Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager. services from a command prompt ( cmd. ), type: net stop semsrv. ...
  2. To start the. Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager. service from a command prompt, type: net start semsrv. net start semapisrv. net start semwebsrv.

How do I enable exceptions in Symantec Endpoint Protection? ›

Resolution
  1. Launch the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager Console.
  2. Select the Policies option from the left-hand column.
  3. Select Exceptions from the "Policies" section.
  4. By default, there will be a policy named "Exceptions Policy". ...
  5. After naming the policy, select the Exceptions tab on the left-hand portion of the screen.
Mar 28, 2022

How to temporarily disable endpoint security? ›

Go to the Endpoint Protection section from the menu on the left. Go to the Devices page. Select the device (a menu will appear from the bottom of the page) Click Turn off security features > Turn off all security features.

How do I completely remove Symantec Endpoint Protection? ›

To uninstall the Symantec Endpoint Protection client for Windows
  1. Use the Windows key or icon to open the Start Menu.
  2. Go to Settings (icon looks like a gear). ( ...
  3. Select Apps. ...
  4. Locate and select Symantec Endpoint Protection in the list of apps. ...
  5. Select Uninstall.

How to block or allow devices in Symantec Endpoint Protection? ›

With the help of Symantec Endpoint Protection you can block access for users to use USB Pendrives and allow usage of Keyboard and mouse. Right click the Application and Device Control Policy and select Edit. Select the Device Control view. Under the Blocked Devices section, click Add, select USB and click OK.

How to disable tamper protection in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager? ›

To enable or disable Tamper Protection
  1. To enable or disable Tamper Protection.
  2. In the console, click. Clients. .
  3. On the. Policies. tab, under. ...
  4. On the. Tamper Protection. tab, check or uncheck. ...
  5. In the list box under. Actions to take if an application attempts to tamper with or shut down Symantec security software. ...
  6. OK. .

How do I disable auto-protect in Symantec? ›

From the Symantec Endpoint Protection Management Server, Symantec Endpoint Protection Management Console: Select Policies -> Double-click the applied policy -> Under Windows Settings, Protection Technology, select Auto-Protect -> Select the Advanced tab -> Under Auto-Protect Reloading and Enablement, When Auto-Protect ...

How to fix Symantec Endpoint Protection cannot open because some symantec services are stopped? ›

When you start the symantec service the error pops up "Symantec Endpoint Protection cannot open because some Symantec services are stopped." Restart the Symantec services, and then open Symantec Endpoint Protection.

What is the command for stop symantec? ›

To stop the Symantec Endpoint Protection service manually from the Windows follow the below steps: Click Start. Click Run. Type smc -stop.

How do I stop Symantec Endpoint Protection scheduled scan? ›

RE: How to stop a scheduled scan once it is running.

Stop the symantec endpoint protection service then restart it. This will stop it till the next scheduled time for it to run.

How do I temporarily disable Symantec Endpoint Protection? ›

To stop the Symantec Endpoint Protection service manually from the Windows follow the below steps:
  1. Click Start.
  2. Click Run.
  3. Type smc -stop.
Jul 1, 2024

How do I enable Symantec Endpoint Protection? ›

Procedure
  1. Right-click the SEP icon on the Conversion server, and select Open Symantec Endpoint Protection.
  2. In the SEP window, click Change settings in the left panel, and then click the Configure Settings button of Antivirus and AntiSpyware Protection settings in the right panel.

How do I exclude a process in Symantec Endpoint Protection? ›

Creating an Exception for an Application
  1. Login to the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) and go to the Policies page.
  2. On the Exceptions Policy page, click Exceptions.
  3. Click Add > Windows Exceptions > Application.
  4. In the View drop-down list, select All, Watched Applications, or User-allowed Applications.

How do I stop Symantec Endpoint Protection Scan Service? ›

Resolution
  1. Click Start.
  2. Click Run.
  3. Type smc -stop.
Jul 1, 2024

Why do I have Symantec Endpoint Protection? ›

Endpoint Protection scans computers for security threats. It is used to prevent unapproved programs from running, and to apply firewall policies that block or allow network traffic.

How do I disable System Center Endpoint Protection? ›

Uninstall System Center Endpoint Protection for Windows
  1. Open the Control Panel and select the Programs and Features settings.
  2. Locate and select System Center Endpoint Protection in the list of applications and then hit the Uninstall button above the list.
  3. A System Center Endpoint Protection Setup window will appear.

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