Installing and Uninstalling M365 Security Plus

• Installing M365 Security Plus
• Uninstalling M365 Security Plus

Installing M365 Security Plus

M365 Security Plus is distributed in the EXE format. It is available in 64-bit version for Windows and can be installed in any machine which fulfill the stated system requirements.

You can install M365 Security Plus as:

• An Application
• A Windows Service

Installing M365 Security Plus as an Application

By default M365 Security Plus will be installed as an application. Run the self-extracting EXE and follow the instructions. When M365 Security Plus is installed as an application, starting M365 Security Plus runs with the privileges of the user who has logged on to the system.

Running M365 Security Plus as a Windows Service

• Installing M365 Security Plus as a Service from the Start Menu
• Installing M365 Security Plus as a Service from the Command prompt

Steps to run M365 Security Plus as a Windows Service from start menu

After installing M365 Security Plus,

• Navigate to Start menu → M365 Security Plus → Install M365 Security Plus as Service.

Steps to run M365 Security Plus as a service using Command prompt

After installing M365 Security Plus,

1. Navigate to the <M365 Security Plus installation directory>/bin folder.
2. Open Command prompt as an administrator.
3. Run InstallAsService.bat.

Recommendation: By default, the Windows services are run with the Local System privileges. It is recommended to elevate the permissions of M365 Security Plus service for seamless functioning. (Run services.msc → select ManageEngine M365 Security Plus → Under the Log On tab provide the domain admin credentials).

Uninstalling M365 Security Plus

To uninstall M365 Security Plus, stop M365 Security Plus before uninstalling the product.

To Stop the Application

Select Start → Programs → M365 Security Plus → Stop M365 Security Plus Server

To Uninstall the Application

Select Start → Programs → M365 Security Plus → Uninstall M365 Security Plus.