How to manually stop and start the Symantec Endpoint Protection service (2024)
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How to manually stop and start the Symantec Endpoint Protection service
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Article ID: 151294
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How can I manually stop and start the Symantec Endpoint Protection when those options are greyed out and not available on the local client through the Windows service manager.
To stop the Symantec Endpoint Protection service manually from the Windows follow the below steps:
Click Start
Click Run
Type smc -stop
Note: The Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) GUI interface should be closed before stopping the Symantec Endpoint Protection service.
To start the Symantec Endpoint Protection service manually from the Windows follow the below steps:
Click Start
Click Run
Type smc -start
Note: These commands can also be run from the command prompt or Powershell if you path to the installation directory on the client. The default installation directory smc is located at " C:\Program Files\Symantec\Symantec Endpoint Protection ".
you are best of using the "Smc -stop" command from "Run Command" option. this will stop the SEP client from running completely. once you are done with the troubleshooting again put the same command with slight difference "SMC start" in run command. This will let you to quickly enable/disable SEP.
To run Windows commands using thesmccommand-line interface
On the client computer, click. Start > Run. , and then type. cmd. .
In the Command Prompt window, do one of the following tasks: If the parameter does not need a password, enter: smc - parameter. Where. parameter. is a parameter.
Locate and select Symantec Endpoint Protection in the list of apps. By default, apps are listed in alphabetical order. Select Uninstall. Another prompt might appear; select Uninstall again.
By default, LiveUpdate runs automatically at scheduled intervals. Based on your security settings, you can run LiveUpdate manually by going into the Symantec client and clicking on the LiveUpdate link in the sidebar. You may also choose to disable LiveUpdate or change its update schedule.
Method 2: Uninstall Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager via Apps and Features/Programs and Features. Look for Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager in the list and click on it. The next step is to click on uninstall, so you can initiate the uninstallation.
combines virus protection with advanced threat protection to proactively secure your client computers against known and unknown threats, such as viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and adware.
Double-click the icon to open the Symantec Endpoint Protection configuration screen. On the left hand side, select Change settings -> Under Virus and Spyware Protection -> Select Configure Settings -> Under the Auto-Protect tab -> Ensure "Enable File System Auto-Protect" is selected.
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