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  • 1.  Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 RU1 MP1 Windows 8 Compatibility?

    Posted Aug 16, 2012 06:36 AM

    Hello,

    I just wanted to know if SEP 12.1 MP1 supports Windows 8 yet.


    Thanks,



  • 2.  RE: Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 RU1 MP1 Windows 8 Compatibility?

    Posted Aug 16, 2012 07:07 AM

    I'd suggest subscribing to the below article to be updated when Win8 support is introduced:

    http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH174348

    Or signing up for the RU2 BETA as described in the below thread:

    https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/ideas/support-windows-8-symantec-endpoint-protection-121



  • 3.  RE: Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 RU1 MP1 Windows 8 Compatibility?

    Broadcom Employee
    Posted Aug 16, 2012 09:09 AM

    Hi,

    SEP 12.1 RU1 MP1 doesn't support windows 8.

    In upcoming SEP relase you may see it under supported operating system.



  • 4.  RE: Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 RU1 MP1 Windows 8 Compatibility?

    Posted Aug 17, 2012 03:56 PM

    Support for Windows 8 is coming in the next release (which I believe will be 12.1.2).

    sandra



  • 5.  RE: Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 RU1 MP1 Windows 8 Compatibility?

    Posted Aug 17, 2012 11:22 PM

    That's good to hear. Is there an expected release date for 12.1.2?



  • 6.  RE: Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 RU1 MP1 Windows 8 Compatibility?

    Broadcom Employee
    Posted Aug 18, 2012 12:08 AM

    tentative october



  • 7.  RE: Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 RU1 MP1 Windows 8 Compatibility?
    Best Answer

    Trusted Advisor
    Posted Aug 18, 2012 05:57 AM

    Hello,

    Windows 8 may be supported in SEP 12.1 RU2.

    No Official date has been announced as of now.

    Check this Article:

    About Windows 8 and Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1

    http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH174348

    Incase, if you are interested in Beta Testing for SEP 12.1 RU2, check this :

    https://symbeta.symantec.com/callout/?callid=1D5D3DD349C248E69B13977DA4DBF426

    The Symantec Beta Program is now accepting applications to participate in the Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 RU2 Program which began in early July.

    In order to be considered for this program you must be registered with Symbeta.  If you are already registered, log in with your username and password.  If you have not yet registered, you will need to create a Symbeta account and provide the necessary information. 

    Hope that helps!!



  • 8.  RE: Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 RU1 MP1 Windows 8 Compatibility?

    Posted Aug 18, 2012 09:40 AM

    SEP 12.1 is currently neither certified not supported on Windows 8 and any of its beta releases.

    For more information please refer the link below:

    http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH174348&actp=search&viewlocale=en_US&searchid=1344840931880

    Let me know if you have any queries...

     

    Regards