On self-managed endpoints

Verify that all endpoints meet the minimum requirements (KB82761).

Verify that required patches are applied to the endpoints (KB96488).

Verify that you're aware of compatibility requirements for other installed products.

On endpoints running Microsoft Windows 10 October 2018 Update or later, verify that the case-sensitivity attribute is disabled for folders in your source and target installation paths and \Windows\System32\drivers.

Verify that you have permission to access the user temp folder (KB85033).

Verify that the MsgBus Cert Updater package has been updated to the latest version on the endpoints (000014338).

Verify that the newer Root Certificates have been applied to the endpoints (KB91697).

Provide accurate reputation values to Trellix Global Threat Intelligence by running Trellix GetClean (KB73044).

Detect and allow trusted third-party software to make sure that they work with Trellix ENS by running Trellix SysPrep (KB89860).

Note

Best practice: Use the latest version of the Trellix SysPrep utility when upgrading from version 10.5.3 or earlier, or when new software or policy configurations are used in software metering, software monitoring, or rights management. Check with technical support for the latest version of Trellix SysPrep.

Manually update your endpoint with the latest version of the content files required by Trellix ENS for AMCore, Exploit Prevention, and Adaptive Threat Protection.

Disable the Windows firewall to avoid conflicts with McAfee Host IPS rules.

If third-party applications aren't working correctly after you install McAfee Host IPS, and you didn't preconfigure custom Firewall rules, temporarily enable Adaptive Mode.

Configure your settings as needed.