I cannot upgrade Windows Server 2008 or 2008 R2
If you cannot upgrade your Windows Server 2008 or 2008 R2 for a specific reason and want to ensure protection by ESET product, follow these steps:
Users of the 7.x - 8.0 ESET product versions
1. Check required SHA-2 compatibility on your Windows Server
To continue receiving protection and the latest ESET features, users running the versions of the Windows Server operating system mentioned below must apply the appropriate operating system version patches. Note that not all operating systems support SHA-2.
Download and apply the patches according to your operating system version:
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 — apply KB4474419  and KB4490628 (an additional system restart might be necessary)
Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 SP1 (x64) — apply KB4474419 and KB4490628 (an additional system restart might be necessary)
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2. Upgrade your ESET product to version 9.0
Download the 9.0 installer for your ESET product:
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Users of the 9.0 ESET product version
The support for version 9.0 ends on March 31, 2026. You are already using the latest version available for your operating system, your options are:
Check required SHA-2 compatibility on your Windows Server
To continue receiving protection and the latest ESET features, users running the versions of the Windows Server operating system mentioned below must apply the appropriate operating system version patches. Note that not all operating systems support SHA-2.
Download and apply the patches according to your operating system version:
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 — apply KB4474419 and KB4490628 (an additional system restart might be necessary)
Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 SP1 (x64) — apply KB4474419 and KB4490628 (an additional system restart might be necessary)
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•Consider purchasing ESET Extended Support after March 31, 2026; it provides essential protection by continuing to update your product for a limited time after it reaches its official End of Life.
