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G-Data Endpoint Protection Setup

📊Beginner15 min read📅June 11, 2025
G-DataInstallationEndpoint Protection

Complete installation guide for G-Data Endpoint Protection. From preparation to optimal configuration for your company.

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1. Preparation & System Requirements

💡 Before Installation

Careful preparation is essential for a successful G-Data implementation. Check all system requirements and uninstall any existing antivirus software.

System Requirements

🖥️ Windows Systems

  • • Windows 11 (all versions)
  • - Windows 10 (version 1909 or higher)
  • • Windows Server 2022/2019/2016
  • • 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended)
  • • 4 GB free disk space
  • - Internet connection for updates

🌐 Network Requirements

  • - Port 443 (HTTPS) for updates
  • - Port 80 (HTTP) for web interface
  • - DNS resolution to *.gdata.de
  • - Firewall exceptions for G-DATA services
  • • Active Directory Integration (optional)

Preparation Steps

# PowerShell Script: System Preparation for G-Data
# Run as Administrator

# 1. Check for existing antivirus software
Get-WmiObject -Namespace "rootSecurityCenter2" -Class AntiVirusProduct | 
    Select-Object displayName, productState

# 2. Temporarily disable Windows Defender
Set-MpPreference -DisableRealtimeMonitoring $true

# 3. Check system files
sfc /scannow

# 4. Check Windows Update status
Get-WUHistory | Select-Object -First 5

# 5. Check free disk space
Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_LogicalDisk | 
    Select-Object DeviceID, @{n="Size(GB)";e={[math]::Round($_.Size/1GB,2)}}, 
    @{n="FreeSpace(GB)";e={[math]::Round($_.FreeSpace/1GB,2)}}

2. Download & Licensing

🔐 Tavo-IT Partner Benefits

As a certified G-Data partner, Tavo-IT offers exclusive conditions, extended support, and free implementation consulting.

License Models

Business Client

€39

per device/year

  • • Antivirus & Anti-Malware
  • • Firewall & Web-protection
  • • E-Mail Security
  • • Device Control
RECOMMENDED

Endpoint Protection

€59

per device/year

  • • All Business Client Features
  • • Behavioral Blocking
  • • Anti-Ransomware
  • • Central Management
  • • Reporting & Analytics

Enterprise Suite

€89

per device/year

  • • All Endpoint Features
  • • Advanced Threat Defense
  • • Patch Management
  • • Mobile Device Management
  • • 24/7 Premium Support

Download Process

1. Partner Portal Access

Tavo-IT customers receive access to the G-Data partner portal with the latest versions and exclusive tools for mass deployment.

2. License Key Generation

Automatic generation of license keys via the management portal. Supports volume licenses and automated provisioning.

3. Installation Packages

Preconfigured MSI packages for various scenarios: standard installation, silent deployment, upgrade packages.

3. Step-by-step Installation

Interactive Installation

1

Start Setup Assistant

Run the downloaded setup file as administrator:

GDataEndpointProtection_x64.exe
⚠️ Important Note
Ensure all other applications are closed.
2

License Agreement & Product Selection

Accept the license agreement and select the installation components:

  • ✅ G-Data Antivirus Engine
  • ✅ Firewall Module
  • ✅ Web and E-Mail Protection
  • ✅ Behavioral Blocking (with Endpoint Protection)
  • Management agent (for central administration)
3

Installation Path & Options

Recommended Settings:
  • • Installation Path: Keep default
  • • Automatic Updates: Enable
  • • Participate in Reputation System: Yes
  • - Desktop shortcut: As required
Advanced Options:
  • • Configure Proxy Settings
  • • Define Management Server
  • • Set Logging Level
  • • Performance Optimizations
4

Complete the Installation

The installation typically takes 5-10 minutes. A restart is recommended after completion.

✅ Installation Successful
G-Data is active and will automatically perform the first system scan.

4. Basic Configuration

🎯 Configuration Goals

The basic configuration should ensure optimal protection with minimal impact on system performance. Tavo-IT recommends best practice settings for companies.

First Steps After Installation

✅ Immediate Measures

  1. 1. Enter and activate license key
  2. 2. Perform a complete system scan
  3. 3. Check update status
  4. 4. Validate firewall rules
  5. 5. Test e-mail integration
  6. 6. Backup configuration

🔧 Basic Settings

  • • Real-time protection: Enabled (High Sensitivity)
  • - Automatic updates: Daily
  • - Scan schedule: 2x per week
  • - Quarantine: Automatic treatment
  • - Reporting: Weekly reports
  • • Performance Mode: Balanced

Configuration Areas

🛡️ Antivirus Configuration

Scan Settings:
  • • Scan all file types
  • - Check archives & packed files
  • • Enable rootkit detection
  • • Heuristic analysis: High
Define Exceptions:
  • • Development directories
  • • Backup folders
  • - Temporary system files
  • • Database directories

🔥 Firewall Configuration

The G-Data firewall offers advanced features for network security:

# Example: PowerShell Configuration of the G-Data Firewall
# Configure firewall profiles

# Home network profile
Set-GDataFirewallProfile -Profile Home -InboundDefault Block -OutboundDefault Allow

# Public network profile  
Set-GDataFirewallProfile -Profile Public -InboundDefault Block -OutboundDefault Block

# Work profile
Set-GDataFirewallProfile -Profile Work -InboundDefault Block -OutboundDefault Allow

# Create standard application rules
New-GDataFirewallRule -DisplayName "Web Browser" -Direction Outbound -Action Allow -Port 80,443
New-GDataFirewallRule -DisplayName "E-Mail Client" -Direction Outbound -Action Allow -Port 25,587,993

5. Advanced Settings

Behavioral Blocking & AI Features

🧠 DeepRay Technology

G-Data's DeepRay is an AI-based detection technology that analyzes suspicious behavior in real-time and stops unknown threats before they can cause harm.

Behavior Analysis
Process Monitoring
Machine Learning
Adaptive Detection
Cloud Intelligence
Global Threat Data

Anti-Ransomware Configuration

🔒 BankGuard & Safe Browsing

BankGuard Features:
  • • Banking website protection
  • • Secure browser environment
  • - Keyboard encryption
  • • Screen capture protection
Configuration:
  • • Automatic bank detection: On
  • • Secure payment environment: On
  • • URL filtering: Strict
  • • Download protection: Maximum

📁 Ransomware Protection

Special protection measures against encryption trojans:

# G-Data Ransomware Protection Configuration
# Registry-based settings

# Define protected folders
$ProtectedFolders = @(
    "C:Users%USERNAME%Documents",
    "C:Users%USERNAME%Pictures", 
    "C:Users%USERNAME%Desktop",
    "\Server01SharesCompanyData"
)

# Enable automatic backup creation
Set-GDataRansomwareProtection -AutoBackup $true -BackupInterval "4hours"

# Block suspicious file extensions
$BlockedExtensions = @(".encrypt", ".locked", ".crypto", ".crypt")
Set-GDataFileExtensionBlocking -Extensions $BlockedExtensions

6. Company Deployment

Mass Deployment with MSI

# PowerShell Script for Automated Installation
# Silent installation with preconfigured settings

param(
    [string]$LicenseKey = "YOUR-LICENSE-KEY",
    [string]$ManagementServer = "gdata-mgmt.yourdomain.com",
    [string]$LogFile = "C:LogsGData-Installation.log"
)

# MSI installation with parameters
$MSIPath = "\Server01SoftwareGDataGDataEndpointProtection.msi"
$MSIArgs = @(
    "/i", $MSIPath,
    "/quiet",
    "/norestart",
    "LICENSE_KEY=$LicenseKey",
    "MANAGEMENT_SERVER=$ManagementServer",
    "ENABLE_AUTOMATIC_UPDATES=1",
    "INSTALL_FIREWALL=1",
    "INSTALL_WEBPROTECTION=1",
    "/L*v", $LogFile
)

Start-Process -FilePath "msiexec.exe" -ArgumentList $MSIArgs -Wait

# Verify installation
$Service = Get-Service -Name "AVKWCtl" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
if ($Service.Status -eq "Running") {
    Write-Host "✅ G-Data successfully installed and active" -ForegroundColor Green
} else {
    Write-Host "❌ Installation failed - check logs" -ForegroundColor Red
}

Group Policy Integration

📋 GPO Settings

  • • Software installation via GPO
  • - Configuration via ADMX templates
  • • User/Computer-specific policies
  • • Automatic update control
  • • Central license management

🎯 Deployment Strategies

  • • Pilot group (10% of systems)
  • • Phased rollout
  • • Department-wise installation
  • • Use maintenance windows
  • • Define rollback strategy

7. Troubleshooting

Common Problems & Solutions

❌ Problem: Installation fails

Causes: Existing antivirus software, incomplete Windows updates, authorization problems

Solution:

# Run cleanup tool
G-Data-Removal-Tool.exe /clean
# Repair Windows Installer
msiexec /unregister && msiexec /regserver

⚠️ Problem: Slow system performance

Solution approaches:

  • - Adjust scan schedule (outside working hours)
  • - Exception lists for frequently used folders
  • • Set performance mode to "Speed"
  • - Temporarily reduce real-time protection

🔧 Support & Diagnostic Tools

Tavo-IT Support:
  • • Free implementation consulting
  • - Remote support for configuration
  • • 24/7 emergency hotline
  • - Training for IT teams
G-Data Tools:
  • - Support tool for system information
  • - Log collector for error analysis
  • • Registry Cleaner
  • • Network Diagnostic Utility
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