To protect your computer against viruses and hacking attempts you have to install security software. This page will list all sofware that is known to be compatible with Windows Server 2008. If you are using an application that isn’t listed here or if you are aware of an application that absolutely doesn’t work, please add a comment with the <Application Name>, <Version: Home, Business, …>, <Computer Architecture: 32bit or 64bit>, <Website>, and eventually <Known Compatibility Issues>!
More (non) working applications can be found in the Applications Compatibility section at the forum.
* Because some security software only works on x64 or only x86, the architecture has been added. The * means that I don’t know if only x64, x86 or even both are (not) working. Please confirm it!
| Application Name | Website | 32bit Compatible | 64bit Compatible | Issues | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eset Nod32 AntiVirus v3 Business Edition | http://www.eset.com/ | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Agnitum Outpost Firewall Pro 2008 | http://www.agnitum.com/ | Yes* | Yes | - | - |
| Agnitum Outpost Security Suite Pro 2008 | http://www.agnitum.com/ | Yes* | Yes | - | - |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | http://www.sophos.com/ | Yes* | Yes* | Could slow down your system. | - |
| Avast! 4 Antivirus Home Edition | http://www.avast.com/ | No | No | Won't install on Server OS. See comment | - |
| AVG Antivirus Free and Paid | http://free.grisoft.com | No | No | Won't install on Server OS. | See Comment |
| Avira AntiVir Personal | http://www.free-av.com/ | Yes | Yes | Won't install on Server OS. | See Comment or forum |
| Comodo Personal Firewall | http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/ | No | No | Won't install on Server OS. | - |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | http://www.symantec.com/ | Yes | Yes | - | |
| Trend Micro OfficeScan | http://www.trendmicro.com/ | Yes* | Yes* | - | |
| AVG Anti-Virus Network Edition | http://www.grisoft.com/ww.business-security | Yes | Yes* | - | |
| Symantec Corporate Antivirus 10 Corporate Edition | http://www.symantec.com/ | Yes | Yes | x64 version needs msi patching | |
| Kerio WinRoute Firewall | http://www.kerio.com/ | Yes* | Yes* | - | |
| Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0.1.325 | http://www.kaspersky.com/ | Yes* | Yes | Won't install on Server OS. | See Comment |
| PC Tools AntiVirus 4.0 Free Edition | http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/ | Yes | Yes* | - | |
| Look 'n' Stop Firewall | http://www.looknstop.com/ | Yes* | Yes* | - | |
| PC Tools Firewall Plus Free Edition | http://www.pctools.com/firewall/ | Yes* | Yes* | - | |
| ClamWin Free Antivirus | http://www.clamwin.com/ | Yes* | Yes* | - | |
| McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.5 | http://www.mcafee.com/us/enterprise/ | Yes* | Yes* | - | |
| Kaspersky Internet Security 7 | http://www.kaspersky.com/ | Yes | Yes* | Won't install on Server OS. | See Comment |
| Comodo Firewall Pro 3 | http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/ | No* | No* | Many, see comment. Installs, but won't offer any security. | - |
| Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 for Windows Server Enterprise Edition | http://www.kaspersky.com/ | Yes* | Yes* | - | |
| Eset Nod32 AntiVirus/Smart Security v3 Home Edition | http://www.eset.com/ | No | No | Won't install on Server OS. | Use Business Edition |
| Spybot - Search & Destroy | http://www.safer-networking.org/ | Yes* | Yes | - | - |
| BitDefender Internet Security 2008 | http://www.bitdefender.com/ | Yes* | Yes | - | - |
| ZoneAlarm Free | http://www.zonealarm.com/ | Yes | No | Won't install on Server 2008 x64. | - |
| ZoneAlarm Antivirus v7.0 for XP | http://www.zonealarm.com/ | No | No | Won't install on Server OS. | - |
| ZoneAlarm Antivirus v7.1 for Vista | http://www.zonealarm.com/ | Yes | No | Won't install on Server 2008 x64. | - |
| Kaspersky Anti-Virus Internet Security 8.0.0.357 Pre TR Beta | http://www.kaspersky.com/ | Yes* | Yes* | - | - |
| Eset Nod32 Smart Security v3 Business Edition | http://www.eset.com/ | Yes | Yes | Note when using in combination with Hyper-V. | - |
| Trend Micro Internet Security | http://www.trendmicro.com/ | Yes* | Yes | - | - |
| Twister Anti-TrojanVirus | http://www.filseclab.com/ | Yes | Yes* | - | - |
| Malwarebytes Anti-Malware | http://www.malwarebytes.org/ | Yes | Yes | See Comments | - |
| Spyware Doctor v5.5 | http://www.pctools.com/ | Yes | Yes* | - | - |
| SUPERAntiSpyware v4.1 | http://www.superantispyware.com/ | Yes | Yes* | - | - |
| BitDefender Antivirus 2008 | http://www.bitdefender.com/ | Yes | Yes* | Could slow down Windows Server 2008. | Apply MSI Fix. |
| CA Anti-Virus 2008 | http://www.ca.com/ | No | No* | Won't install on Server 2008. | - |
| Avira Antivir Server Edition | http://www.avira.com/ | Yes | Yes* | - | - |
| Ikarus AntiVirus | http://www.ikarus-software.at/ | Yes | Yes* | - | - |
| Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 (8.0.0.357) | http://www.kaspersky.com/ | No | Yes | Won't install on Server 2008. | See Comment and forum |
| BitDefender 10 Free Edition | http://www.bitdefender.com/ | No* | No | Rootkitscanner and the shell integration doesn't work. | - |
| Agnitum Outpost Firewall Pro v6 | http://www.agnitum.com/ | No | No* | AFW.SYS could not be loaded. | - |
| Moon Secure Antivirus | http://sourceforge.net/projects/moonav/ | Yes | Yes* | - | - |
Tags Server 2008 Workstation
March 8th, 2008 at 17:33
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March 11th, 2008 at 12:11
The popular free scanners like Avast, AVG and AntiVir won’t install on a server system. I am using Sophos right now, but it can slow down the system a lot..
March 12th, 2008 at 6:03
Comodo Firewall won’t install on a server system as well
March 12th, 2008 at 13:06
The new Symantec AV - Symantec Endpoint Protection installs fine and works perfectly on Server 2008.
March 12th, 2008 at 15:52
Trend Micro’s OfficeScan works great.
March 13th, 2008 at 12:03
Kerio WinRoute Firewall works
March 13th, 2008 at 13:26
Symantec Corporate Anti Virus 10.2.0.224 (Vista client install) works.
I use the 64 bit version.
March 13th, 2008 at 19:42
I have found that even the paid versions of AVG will not install in Server 2008, except the server versions.
I just tested AVG 8 and got the same message about it not installing on a server platform.
March 15th, 2008 at 3:02
anyone tried ZoneAlarm Internet Security with Win2k8?
March 15th, 2008 at 4:00
Hi just to remak, Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0 works with OS 2008, you have to use compatibily to make it think you are in XP sp2.
Best regards
Admin: What executable do I need to run in compitibility mode? I tried running kav7.0.0.125en.exe in compatability mode, and tried the unpacked C:\kav\kav7.0\english\setup.exe, but both still say that win2008 is not supported.
March 15th, 2008 at 16:47
Latest Comodo Firewall installs fine in compatibility mode (xp sp2), seem to work fine too, however it reports some errors and it can’t fix by itself, me neither, lol!
March 15th, 2008 at 16:52
LookNStop (http://www.looknstop.com/En/index2.htm) works 100%!!
Very high rated here: http://www.firewallleaktester.com/tests.php
March 15th, 2008 at 20:13
Hi , yes the version I used in compatibility option is 7.0.1.321
I unpacked and got 3 files out of it, Kav.en.msi , setup.exe (this I used compatibility mode) and a last file called setup.reg , installer would hang trying to download the most uptodate setup file, clicked cancel and then proceed to install as normal, work just fine no problem at all, fast as ussual….
Hope you can duplicate this….
here is pics of it:
http://img380.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kasperkyrunningonserversx2.jpg
Admin: Thanks for your reply. I will try installing kav7.0.1.321en.exe next week as soon as I have Hyper-V working!
Admin Edit: Tried installing kav7.0.1.321en.exe (25.82 MB) but got this result. Maybe you are using a pro/business edition and I use a home edition?
March 16th, 2008 at 17:06
Pctools firewall Free!
Finally I found a free firewall, working good so far…
http://www.pctools.com/firewall/
March 18th, 2008 at 17:01
has anybody tried ClamWin? i installed it and it works fine its not fancy but it does the job and its a FREE opensource tool http://www.clamwin.com/
have fun.
March 19th, 2008 at 5:03
McAfe Enterprise Edition 8.5 works fine - even the Anti-Spam add-in works!
March 20th, 2008 at 16:42
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 for Windows Servers Enterprise Edition is a good choice .
March 24th, 2008 at 4:09
Technically you can get the Latest version of Comodo Pro to work by running it in XP SP2 Compatability mode, but the Network Firewall wont work and Defense+ will nag alot. If there was a Windows Vista Compatability mode for Windows Server 2008 I bet it would work alot better. ^-^
March 25th, 2008 at 17:32
ESET Smart Security / NOD32 Home won’t work. The Business edition is fine, but only comes in packs for 5+ machines. NOD32 version 2 will install (and was licensed) on server OSs (I ran it on W2k3). This is still available for download, though I’m not sure if a new licence would cover server use, or if a newly purchased key would work with the old version.
March 30th, 2008 at 16:18
I try many time, Kaspersky any version not work in Windows Server 2008. = =”
March 31st, 2008 at 2:49
^ I am unable to get Kaspersky 7 working in Server 2008 as well.
March 31st, 2008 at 7:39
It would help alot if posters could kindly state if they are running the 32bit or 64bit version of Windows Server 2008. This does make a huge difference when discussing anti-virus and firewall software Thanks.
Spy Bot Search & Destroy seems to work on Windows Server 2008 64bit.
P.S. Many thanks to you for an excellent site.
March 31st, 2008 at 8:14
Some more info. The 30 day trial of Bit Defender installs ok on Windows Server 2008 64bit. It provides antivirus, antispam, firewall etc, the full monty.
I used this software many years ago on Windows 98 but stopped bacause of bad reviews. If anybody can post there opinion on recent versions I would be very grateful.
March 31st, 2008 at 19:33
PC Tools AntiVirus 4.0 Free Edition seems to work under Server 2008 Standard x86.
No error during installation, automatic update will work fine, but I dont’t know if there is an realy protection.
Admin: Thanks! You can test the AntiVirus with a test virus. See Test your Anti-Virus with Eicar’s fake virus code for more info.
April 1st, 2008 at 2:34
I have now successfully installed Kaspersky 7.0.1.325 on Server 2008 x64. I modified the VB script linked by sky_dynasty_ in the Unreal Tournament 3 comments. This should work on x86 as well.
For those who want it: http://www.mediafire.com/?dzz2eut1nkh
Run kav7.0.1.325en.exe and extract to folder(Ex. C:\kav\kav7).
Copy script (Fix MSI.vbs) into folder and drag kav.en.msi onto it and after it is done, you should be able to install it with no problems.
Enjoy! =]
Admin: Nice trick! Also read this reply about a warning relating program components updates…
April 1st, 2008 at 12:34
I have just installed zonealarm firewall (free edition) on w2k8 server workstation,its fine on the 32bit but wont install on the 64bit
April 1st, 2008 at 13:52
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April 1st, 2008 at 22:40
PC Tools AntiVirus 4.0 Free Edition finds the test virus all the time. So I hope there will be a real sercurity.
April 1st, 2008 at 22:59
Anti-virus software is effective because it “integrates” (can’t think of the right word at the moment) into your system. That being said, aren’t you kinda defeating the purpose if you’re running it in XP compatibility mode? Sure, it loads fine, but is it really providing any protection? This is just like those people who slap alarm stickers on their cars and security monitoring signs in their yards when, in fact, there is really no security system. Sure, it gives you a sense of security, and it may deter some criminals, but beyond that, it’s useless. Call me crazy I guess…
April 1st, 2008 at 23:20
PC Tools AntiVirus 4.0 runs nativly on the server 2008 without using compatibily mode or other tricks. But, you are right there is no 100% security, but I’m feeling better if there is a antivirus software installed, becuase it’s windows. ;-D
April 3rd, 2008 at 19:59
, , ,
ZoneAlarm Antivirus
just the antivirus without firewall etc
version 7.1 for Vista won’t install on x64 architecture
version 7.0 for XP won’t install at all
April 3rd, 2008 at 23:14
[...] 2008 Server so it should work with earlier versions, too. Since it’s free it never hurts to try. Convert your Windows Server 2008 to a Workstation!
April 13th, 2008 at 12:24
Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition v10.2.276 working well here (32bit)
April 20th, 2008 at 17:01
To install Avast home (the free edition won’t infringe any copyright since we’re using Win 2008 server as a workstation), just select the Win 98 compatibility and ignore the “Internet explore” error.
April 20th, 2008 at 18:49
I have to add that unfortunately Avast home will install but won’t work.
Too bad.
April 28th, 2008 at 9:54
For NOD32, buy (or use existing home version) licence then on the Eset website, there is the option to Migrate your licence to the Business version. Will cost less than 5x Business licences new
April 29th, 2008 at 7:04
Kaspersky Antvirus 6.0.2.621
working on Windows Server 2008 thanks to Ice [post #25]
to bypass OS Check download this: http://www.mediafire.com/?dzz2eut1nkh
instructions: follow post #25 [Ice]
thanks to Ice again
* run kaspersky antivirus 6.0 installer
* save the installation to your desktop or any folder that u could easily locate
* drag the MSI installer file to the downloaded MSI FIX VBS
* after prompts, run the kaspersky MSI installer
April 29th, 2008 at 7:11
^
for proof on #37 post
click here
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/1019/kasperskyav6onwinservervv0.jpg
April 29th, 2008 at 13:04
^
alert on Kaspersky anti-virus 6.0
before making the 1st update, DO NOT UPDATE THE APPLICATION MODULES
Stop any running updates,
go to Kaspersky > Settings > Updates > UNCHECK Update Application Modules
UPDATING THE APPLICATION MODULES MIGHT CRASH AND MAKE YOUR SERVER 2008 UNBOOTABLE
May 1st, 2008 at 18:07
Jetico Personal Firewall
May 2nd, 2008 at 3:34
[...] contendo a compatibilidade, o problema (quando há) e a solução (coluna Fix). Confira-as aqui e aqui, [...]
May 4th, 2008 at 10:00
Kaspersky Anti-Virus Internet Security 8.0.0.357 Pre TR - Working perfect!
May 7th, 2008 at 16:37
Post #25
i tried install the KIS 7.0.1.325 but failed says that the OS not supported and on top of that, the setup didn’t even extracted to C:\KAV…
btw, i’m using Windows Server 2008 x86
May 8th, 2008 at 7:23
Eset NOD32 Smart Security 3.0.650.0 Business edition works.
May 11th, 2008 at 10:11
Trend Micro Internet Security x64 working fine on Server 2008 x64
May 13th, 2008 at 11:41
Avira AntiVir Personal
Just installed it on my 2008 64 bit. You just need to unpack the downloaded exe file and run the basic/setup.exe.
May 20th, 2008 at 19:28
edmund
It didnt work to unpack the downloaded exe file and run the basic/setup.exe for me. x86. Avira 8.
May 24th, 2008 at 17:06
Eset business smart security doesnt seem to work on my 64bit version. Is there some sort of special procedure for installing?
Admin: The Business Editions of Eset AntiVirus and Eset Smart Security with the right architecture [x86|x64] install fine on Windows Server 2008. Just tested them in Hyper-V. What error do you get when installing?
May 24th, 2008 at 23:17
Thanks to Ice and freelancerage for my Kaspersky 7.0.1.325 works very fine and great on my win 2k8 Server x86!
Works great!
Cheers!
Tim.
May 26th, 2008 at 21:54
Just wanted to say that, the newest version of Avast 4.8.1201 Home/Professional, is working just fine. No installation problems at all. Running like a dream
Btw, running x86
May 28th, 2008 at 1:26
Admin, Kaspersky Internet Security 7 work on Win2k8, but require .msi patching. Since I have it install, I know for sure it work. (I am using Win2k8 x86)
May 28th, 2008 at 11:18
Twister av works on x86 im using it right now.
you might not hav heard of it but u soon will
May 28th, 2008 at 12:18
@WizardS
how did you installed Avast home/professional coz, I’m also running Server 08 x86 doesn’t work, operating system not supported Y_Y
May 29th, 2008 at 1:05
@freelancerage
Nothing really. Just downloaded the latest version from their homepage.
May 29th, 2008 at 1:36
@WizardS
actually yes I did that
here’s what I got
oh too bad, I wanted to install avast it seems better than nod32 in detections Y_Y
29.05.2008 08:34:04 general: Started: 29.05.2008, 08:34:04
29.05.2008 08:34:04 general: Running setup_av_pro-4b1 (1201)
29.05.2008 08:34:04 system: Operating system: Windows Vista ver 6.0, build 6001, sp 1.0 [Service Pack 1] SERVER
29.05.2008 08:34:04 system: Memory: 37% load. Phys:1224708/1964696K free, Page:3525636/4176460K free, Virt:2031900/2097024K free
29.05.2008 08:34:04 system: Computer WinName: RAGE
29.05.2008 08:34:04 system: Windows Net User: RAGE\Administrator
29.05.2008 08:34:04 general: Cmdline: /sfx /sfxstorage “C:\Users\ADMINI~1\AppData\Local\Temp\_av_sfx.tm~a02272″ /srcpath “C:\Users\ADMINI~1\Desktop”
29.05.2008 08:34:04 general: DldSrc set to sfx
29.05.2008 08:34:04 general: Old version: ffffffff (-1)
29.05.2008 08:34:04 general: Install check: SetupVersion does NOT exist
29.05.2008 08:34:04 general: SGW32P::CheckIfInstalled set m_bAlreadyInstalled to 0
29.05.2008 08:34:04 registry: Get registry: Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Version=7.0.6001.18000
29.05.2008 08:34:04 general: Err:Your operating system does not meet the minimum requirements. You can install avast! only on Windows NT4 with Service Pack 4 or higher. It cannot be installed on NT Server.
May 29th, 2008 at 13:28
sandboxie and spyware doctor 5.5 work also
May 29th, 2008 at 13:30
superantispyware 4 and malwarebytes anti work on x86 to
soz about double post
May 31st, 2008 at 12:44
bitdefender antivirus 2008 [using 32-bit]
can be installed using the MSI fix
but could lag and slow down server 2008
June 1st, 2008 at 7:11
CA Antivirus r8 / 2008 - 32bit
not installing (even through tortures
you know that already)
June 1st, 2008 at 9:25
AVG 8.0 Network Edition - 32bit working fine
June 1st, 2008 at 23:46
@Admin:
correction CA Antivirus r8/2008 is not installing therefore not working at Server 2008
@All:
i’ve been torturing my laptop to search the best security software for server 2008
Avast/CA/Avira - not working
NOD32/McAfee - missing all obvious malware/antivirus
Symantec Antivirus/bitdefender - resource hog
AVG Network/Avast Server/Kaspersky - license difficulties
June 1st, 2008 at 23:49
@All
can anyone suggest which antivirus is best for server 2008
i just wished avast/ca/avg/kaspersky is working smoothly
June 2nd, 2008 at 0:56
avira antivir file server edition AND
ikarus antivirus (german based using kaspersky engine (i think - correct me if i’m wrong)
32-bit
installing and working properly
June 5th, 2008 at 1:53
If you have purchased AVG 8.0 and your license is still valid you can install AVG server edition and use your AVG 8.0 license info to activate the server edition (I didn’t think it’d work, but I tried it and yes, it does work).
I only had a license for 8.0, but I am running server edition on Server 2008 x64 using my AVG 8.0 license. It’s working great!
June 9th, 2008 at 23:07
Firewall - Outpost Pro installs and works on x64
June 10th, 2008 at 0:15
UPDATE - Outpost Security Suite Pro - Firewall / antivirus / antimalware, etc, installs and works on x64 (it’s a 64 bit program)
June 10th, 2008 at 10:11
Hey to all,
anybody figured out how to get Kaspersky 2009 to work?
I am using server 2k8 x64 and had succesfully installed Kaspersky 7
using the msifix(i think post #25)but had no luck with kaspersky 2009
has anybody done it so far?
thanx for all your help, appreciated…
Admin: See topic kaspersky anti-virus 2009 at the forum.
June 10th, 2008 at 21:32
Symantec Corporate Antivirus 10 Corporate Edition for 64bit
I could only get this to work after using the trick found on http://www.win2008workstation.com/wordpress/2008/03/29/installing-unreal-tournament-3/
After the changing the MSI to allow it to install, it worked fine and im just finishing live update.
June 10th, 2008 at 22:40
Avira AntiVir Personal Edition installed and working on Enterprise x86 using the “ProductOptions” registry permissions trick.
Still working after removing the mod.
June 12th, 2008 at 23:28
Admin thanks for the quick response
you’ve been great from the start m8
been checking back here almost daily for any news
as far as kaspersky 2009 is concerned I don’t think I’m willing to
sacrifice stability so I’m sticking with v7 for now
been running eset smart security business for firewall/antivirus
and kaspersky antivirus v7 for crosschecking
on datacenter x64 for a while now and I’m quite pleased (rock solid)
if anyone has to offer a better combo is more than welcomed
also be sure to check wu as there are currently some nasty
vurnelability stuff going round
keep up the great work
Admin: Thanks for the compliments!
Hope someone will find a workaround/fix to get it working on Windows Server 2008! 
June 14th, 2008 at 5:58
I am running Kaspersky 2009 (8.0.0.357) with no problems at all (Server 2008 Enterprise x64). For me, it has been better than 7.0.1.325.
I have also modified the MSI Fix to work with this new version.
8.0.0.357 available here:
http://dnl-us5.kaspersky-labs.com/products/english/homeuser/kav2009/
http://dnl-us5.kaspersky-labs.com/products/english/homeuser/kis2009/
I have not tried the MSI fix on KIS.
MSI Fix
http://www.mediafire.com/?hyw3ymgwbh3
Install 7-Zip if you don’t have it installed already.
Download 8.0.0.357 and save it.
Go to its location, right click it: 7-Zip -> Extract
Go to where you extracted it and download/extract MSI fix into same folder.
Drag kav.en.msi over “Fix MSI.vbs”.
Run kav.en.msi.
Enjoy. =)
June 16th, 2008 at 14:08
@71
I tried but it doesn’t works….
“Property ErrorIncompatibleOSTypeShow”
June 16th, 2008 at 14:30
OK, after a restart it worked!!
Thanks!!
June 19th, 2008 at 23:07
@Ice
I tried your msi fix on KIS2009 and have had no issues on Server 2008 x64.
And KIS doesn’t suck up 100% off my cpu and ram.
June 20th, 2008 at 23:07
We have a WS 2008 server with Server Intellect. They have McAfee server edition install and running smoothly on our server. Runs good and doesn’t interfere to much with our resources during scans.
June 21st, 2008 at 19:06
BitDefender Free works, after the msi extraction and patch on x64
its not listed above. BitDefender free is just an on demand scanning engine like clamwin, but it much better at finding things. VirusTestReference: http://virus.gr/portal/en/content/23-april-10-may-2007
June 22nd, 2008 at 3:53
There is a problem with Zonealarm (Free edition) when installed on 32 bit Win 2008. .. Maybe somebody else can confirm what I am seeing..
a) Install Win 2008 and Zonealarm (Free edition)
b) Enable Remote Desktop on 2008 server
c) Log on to the server
d) Connect to the server using Remote Desktop from any other PC (e.g XP box)
e) Close the Remote Desktop app from the XP box
f) Log back on to Win 2008
g) Win 2008 HANGS and shows only “Welcome” screen with blue background FOREVER..
-Raj
June 22nd, 2008 at 4:27
I take it back bitDefender free’s rootkit scanner doesnt work and the shell integration doesnt work so it a pain to scan individual files. personally i no longer think that its worth the trouble.
June 25th, 2008 at 9:55
OK thanx Ice and Admin,
Kaspersky 2009 (8.0.0.357) is working just fine with your fix
and feels like it’s not such a resource hog as v7
thanx all for your help
June 27th, 2008 at 2:32
Agnitum Outpost Firewall Pro v. 6 doesn#t work for me on Server2008 32bit. Neither in user account nor in admin account. tells me AFW.SYS could not be loaded.
Firewall GUI is started, tells me its workin, but it isn’t actually. Its only the GUI loaded. Any congestions how to fix that?
Btw, thx for ur great tutorial ‘n website
Don’t complain ’bout my english, i know its bad heh
Admin: Added it to the list. It might help to disable driver signing etc. See this topic for two bcdedit commands that might help.
June 27th, 2008 at 21:10
Eset Smart Security Business Edition v3 works fine on x64.
Caution, if u install Hyper-V also, install it AFTER the security suite. ESS generates a virtual networkadapter. If u install Hyper-V before, ESS only installs in virtual adapter of Hyper-V and doesn’t generate one for ur real connection.
To make sure service is correctly installed check ur networkadapter properties. Eset Service must be installed. Also go to http://www.grc.com and do a enhanced portscan with shieldsup. If it shows stealthed, ur fine.
June 30th, 2008 at 15:38
Heye notausgang
been wondering about this myself
on server x64 I’ve installed eset smart security 3.0.667 and Kaspersky antivirus 2009 (8.0.0.357) before hyper-v
they both install bindings on network adapters (for the physical adapter but not for the hyper-v virtual adapter)
eset: Eset Personal Firewall
kaspersky: Kaspersky Anti-Virus NDIS 6 Filter
when adding an external network adapter on hyper-v,
hyper-v installs the virtual adapter wich is bound - switched to the physical adapter
the bindings of the physical adapter are automatically disabled (unchecked), ie tcpip,client fot ms networks as well as eset and kaspersky bindings are disabled, with just the ms virtual network switch enabled
my question is: if disabled do they protect the physical as well as the virtual connection?
is the physical connection protected with firewall/antivirus?
why is everything automatically disabled?should we enabe it afterwards?
what is the right configuration?which bindings should be enabled on the physical adapter so the connection is protected while maintaining the communication with the vm?
if anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated
June 30th, 2008 at 23:05
Hi Robert, the services (bindings) for security software should running at the real adapter. so tick the boxes on real adapter. For communication with the virtual adapter u should tick ms virtual network also. u don’t need to tick any other option on virtual adapter then the virtual network.
For 99% of internets daily work u just need the simple tcp/ip4 protocol, (in future hopefully more tcp/ipv6) nothing else. Its a mess whats installed by default.
Take a closer look here, https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2, just for understanding the networkbindings and for ur own security.
June 30th, 2008 at 23:08
btw, why r u running two virus engines? u should avoid running to different live engines at the same time, choose one and use one only for on demand check.
July 2nd, 2008 at 7:57
http://www.ntsvcfg.de/ntsvcfg_eng.html
For ur security, read the page carefully, many changes should and can be done on Server2008 also. U have to make changes manually, DON’T use the script for any other system then XP/2000!
July 6th, 2008 at 17:15
Hi admin, notausgang and m8s
forgot to mention that only eset is on for real time scanning and kav is only for on demand (had problems in the past, so better be on the safe side right?so far this combo is working great though,light on resources and reliable results)and thanx for mentioning shieldsup,had forgotten it(have used it in the past and it’s great) and it reports that everything is ok with eset firewall (all stealth)
as an alternative take a look at nmap: http://www.insecure.org
but be careful,it is very powerful and comprehensive but I would not recommend using it on pcs other than your own
for kaspersky even though it is disabled it does install the binding on the physical network adapter and I have both eset and kaspersky services enabled on this
I’ve tried to see what’s going on with the physical and the virtual adapter at work (static DNS server-the DNS server assigns dynamically the same IP on the same machine) and at home (static IPs no dns)
and seems that on physical adapter you don’t change anything (just leave the security (eset/kav/or whatever) bindings enabled and the ms switch enabled, while everything else is disabled) and every other configuration is to be done on the virtual adapter (tcp/ip settings for manual/static IPs etc)
but what about the QoS Packet Scheduler?
it is available on the physical but not on the virtual adapter,is it really needed, should it be enabled or what?any clues?
so the configuration that has worked ok so far is like this
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/4586/capture2jl1.jpg
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/4435/capture3ka9.jpg
thanx for all your helps guys,really appreciate it
and thanx admin once more for your great job
sse ya
Admin: I’m glad we can help you! The QoS Packet Scheduler adds support for Quality Of Service in network traffic. That means that the networkadapter keeps track of the priority of the packets that are send over the network and if other packets have an higher priority, like an internetcall that may not stutter, Windows will automatically adjust the transfer speed so the call is not being bothered by your internet traffic. A virtual adapter of course doesn’t need this because it’s only a little piece of software that connects two operating systems on the same machine.
July 11th, 2008 at 4:09
Does anyone know how “anonymous” was able to get Avira working on 32bit using the “ProductOptions” registry permissions trick? I’ve tried a couple of things but almost had to format and reinstall, thankfully “Last known good” saved me from having to do that. Any help would be much appreciated. I really want to run Avira since it has been working great for me on XP.
July 11th, 2008 at 7:06
Nevermind, I found it in the forums.
July 15th, 2008 at 5:19
installing kaspersky 2009 into win2k8 server offers any full protection? i wondering whether i should agree with the post #29.
July 16th, 2008 at 1:44
, , , , and eventually !
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, Full Purchased Version, 64bit, http://www.malwarebytes.org/, Antivirus scanner works but protection module doesn’t work
July 16th, 2008 at 17:29
Agnitum Outpost Security Suite Pro 2008 x64 is good
July 18th, 2008 at 16:10
I followed on post #71, and it work for my KAV for windows 2k server..thanks ice for the brilliant idea..i will be trying the kis the next shot.
July 19th, 2008 at 5:09
Moon Secure Antivirus, (GPL Antivirus) works well under Server 2008 32 bit.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/moonav/
July 19th, 2008 at 21:27
A valid license for NOD32 Antivirus Home Edition works on Business Edition. You will however need to source the Business Edition for it to install on Server 2008 though.
July 20th, 2008 at 13:27
Avira AntiVir Personal
Here is a mod. version of Antivir PE for Windows Server 2008, download, run the basic/setup.exe to install and … update after install, it works fine !!!
http://www.megaupload.com/de/?d=RNYW0SJT
July 20th, 2008 at 18:37
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