To protect your computer against viruses and hacking attempts you have to install security software. This page will list all sofware that is known to be compatible with Windows Server 2008. If you are using an application that isn’t listed here or if you are aware of an application that absolutely doesn’t work, please add a comment with the <Application Name>, <Version: Home, Business, …>, <Website>, and <Known Compatibility Issues>! You can also always look at the Non-R2 Windows Server 2008 Security Software Compatibility list.
Security Software Compatibility
| Application Name | Website | Compatible | Issues | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avast! Home Edition | http://www.avast.com/ | Yes | - | - |
| AVG Free 8.x | http://free.avg.com/ | Yes | Won't install on Server OS. | Win2008Workstation.com SS List (with an Addition & Note) |
| AVG Free 9.0 Beta | https://secure.avg.com/ww.70888 | No | Won't install on Server OS. Previous fix doesn't work. | - |
| AVG Internet Security SBS Edition | http://www.avg.com/product-avg-internet-security-sbs-edition | Yes | - | - |
| Avira AntiVir Personal Edition | http://www.freeav.com/ | Yes | Cannot be installed on a Server OS | Forum Topic |
| BitDefender Internet Security 2009/2010 | http://www.bitdefender.com/ | No | Details | |
| Comodo Anti-virus | http://www.comodo.com/ | Yes | - | - |
| ESET Home Editions | http://www.eset.com/ | Yes | Won't install | Use workaround |
| ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 Business Edition | http://www.eset.com/ | Yes | - | - |
| ESET Smart Security Business Edition (x64) | http://www.eset.com/smartsecurity/ | Yes | - | - |
| F-Secure Internet Security 2010 | http://www.f-secure.com/ | No | "You can't run F-Secure Internet Security 2010 on a server system." | - |
| Gdata Internet Security 2010 | http://www.gdatasoftware.com/ | Yes | - | - |
| Kaspersky Anti-virus | http://www.kaspersky.com/ | Yes | Operating System not supported. | Comment |
| Microsoft Security Essentials | http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/ | Yes | Won't install | Forum Topic |
| Outpost Firewall Pro 2009 | http://www.agnitum.com/products/outpost/ | Yes | - | - |
| Panda Cloud Antivirus, Free version | http://www.cloudantivirus.com/ | No | The free version does not support server OS | - |
| PC Tools Internet Security 2010 | http://www.pctools.com/internet-security/ | Yes | - | - |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | http://www.symantec.com/endpointsecurity/ | Yes | Don't use threat protection. Only AV. | - |
| VIPRE | http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Home-Home-Office/VIPRE/ | Yes | - | - |
| ZoneAlarm Extreme Security | http://www.zonealarm.com/ | No | Details | - |
All credits for keeping this list up-to-date go to Win2008[R2]Workstation crew member xxcom9a!