System Requirements for PROTECT

System Requirements

Before proceeding, make sure the following requirements are met to avoid installation errors and ensure GuardWare PROTECT functions properly on your device.

Specifications	Minimum Requirements
Operating System	Windows 10 or later with all the latest updates installed
Processor	Intel i5, 4 cores
RAM	8 GB
Free Disk Space	5 GB
Firewall	Open port: 443 (HTTPS)
Tools	Microsoft Azure CLI 2.80.0 - Required to authenticate with Microsoft Azure Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable (x64) 2019 or later - Provides the runtime components required for the PROTECT Agent to run. TLS 1.2 or later enabled - Ensures secure communication between the PROTECT Agent and cloud services. WebView2 latest version (Only for Windows 10) (Install EverGreen Standalone Installer) - Required to display the sign-in window during authentication.

When installing the PROTECT Agent manually, the installer automatically installs Microsoft Azure CLI and Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable.

However, when deploying the PROTECT Agent using Microsoft Intune, these prerequisites are not installed automatically. Before deploying the agent through Intune, install the Azure CLI and Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable on each target device either manually or via Intune.

Check TLS Settings via Internet Properties in Windows

Follow these steps to verify that TLS 1.2 or later is enabled on your system:

1. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type inetcpl.cpl and press Enter. The Internet Properties window opens.
3. Go to the Advanced tab and scroll down to the Security section.
4. Locate the following options and select them if they are not already enabled.

   1. Use TLS 1.2
   2. Use TLS 1.3 (if available)
5. Click Apply, then click OK.