Installing the Windows VIPRE Business Agents

How do I install the Windows VIPRE Business Agents?

Check the Communication section of the Policy to ensure the Policy/Update servers are correct.
Open an Administrative Command Prompt on the Target System
Enter “telnet ConsoleAddress 18082” using the address of the system hosting the Console.
- A blank page indicates a successful connection, an error indicates connectivity trouble
- If running Windows Vista or later, Telnet may need enabling: How to Enable Telnet in Windows 7

Click Here for the minimum requirements for a Push Installation

Open the VIPRE Business Console and highlight “Windows Policies” on the left
Navigate to the “Unprotected Computers” tab and locate the target system
Select Install Now and select the intended Policy
- A “Needs Credentials” status indicates the Console needs a Domain Admin’s credentials.
- If the system is not listed, it can be manually entered at the bottom left
Once the installer completes, the Agent should move to the policy’s “Protected Computers” tab

Note: Click Here if the Agent’s installation fails

Open the VIPRE Business Console
Select “Agent Installation” and choose an appropriate installation package
- MSI: Standard Install Package (Recommended)
- EXE: Microinstaller Option
- MST: Advanced Deployment Option (More Info)
Run the resulting package on the intended system
Once the installer completes, the Agent should appear into the policy’s “Protected Computers” tab

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