How to stop Symantec endpoint protection on your PC is covered in this article. If you are unable to download and install particular applications, you might need to disable Symantec.
Instructions for disabling and enabling Symantec Endpoint Protection.
How to Disable Symantec Endpoint Protection
- Navigate to the Start menu.
- In the search box type in Run or Win
R - In the Run menu, type in “Smc -stop” and click Ok.
- Symantec Endpoint Protection should now be disabled.
RHow to Enable Symantec Endpoint Protection
- Navigate to the Start menu.
- In the search box type in Run or Win
R. - In the Run menu, type in “Smc -start” and click Ok.
- Symantec Endpoint Protection should now be enabled.
If you use Symantec Endpoint Protection on a lot of PCs, there’s a good chance you want to limit user access to mouse and keyboard and bar USB pendrive use.
Additionally, some users undoubtedly have a contaminated flash drive that could endanger computer users. Here, I’ll explain the solution.
How to Enable Symantec Endpoint Protection’s USB Port Blocking
In the View Policies section of Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM), first open it and choose Application and Device.
Select Edit by doing a right-click on the Application and Device Control Policy. Select the Device Control view next.
Under the Blocked Devices section, click Add. Click OK after selecting USB. Please take note if the device is already listed as a Blocked Device and is hence not appearing.
Click Add after navigating to Under Excluded From Blocking. To restrict its capabilities, choose Human Interface Devices, then press OK.
The last step is to apply this setting to the client group by clicking OK in the Application and Device Control Policy box.
Using the RUN Command to Unblock a USB Port Blocked by Symantec Endpoint Protection
Using the RUN Command in Windows is the quickest way to enable or disable Symantec Endpoint Protection.
Launch it by going to the Start Menu and typing RUN. From there, enter “smc -stop” to temporarily turn off Symantec. When you are finished, reopen it and type “smc -start” to reenable it.
Until you restart it, Symantec Endpoint Protection will remain disabled. There is always more information available on the Symantec Support page.