Symantec End Point Protection will not work on Pro

[StarLog]

Yes, Pro needs an antivirus program, so I loaded the one from work, 64bit SEP.
Now it is a loop restarting. no way out.

CORRECTION: SEP version12R3 will support windows 8, this is the update from Symantec.

 

[BHFH]

Have you tried booting in safe mode and uninstalling SEP? Also, are you using the latest AV build? We use Kaspersky business, and they only just updated compatibility for win8.

 

[StarLog]

I was able to recover, tried safe mode, it has a bit different recover mode. Safe mode did not work.

So I did a refresh, it removed SEP. and still maintianed all my apps, and docs. This Surface is so kewl.

 

[GoodThings2Life]

No, Pro does NOT need antivirus. It already has Windows Defender/Security Essentials built in. Norton, especially is a scam.

 

[aln12483]

I don't know about y'all, but I'm ok with the stock Windows Defender....

 

[kingbobyjr]

No, Pro does NOT need antivirus. It already has it built in, Norton, especially is a scam.

Very true...Windows 8 includes Windows Defender...which is MS Security Essentials for Windows 8.

Excellent AV program.

 

[VagrantWade]

If Defender isn't good enough for your needs, you are using the internet wrong.

 

[kingbobyjr]

If Defender isn't good enough for your needs, you are using the internet wrong.

Agreed...I have MS Security Essentials/Defender on multiple PCs. All have remained virus free.