Spectrum Security Suite: How to Download and Install?
The global pandemic has made us no less than tech-savvy professionals, capable of handling installation and deployment of complex software and programs. Therefore, installing Spectrum Security Suite is no biggie. With a critical rise of affected individuals in the United States, people are willing to manage everything on their own to avoid technicians from visiting.
You get to have the security suite with a subscription to the business internet. The license is applicable to up to as many as 25 computers. But the thing is you will have to run and repeat the entire installation procedure every time for all 25 computers. We are going to share a comprehensive, step-wise guide on installing the security suite on both, Windows and Mac. Take advantage!
Installing Spectrum Security Suite on Windows
If you have a Windows PC, you will need to ensure following these steps to install it successfully. But first, your machine had to have the following requirements:
System Requirements
The Windows computer on which you aim to install the suite should meet these requirements:
| Requirements for Windows | |
| Processor | Intel Pentium 4 |
| Two GHz (gigahertz) or higher | |
| OS (Operating System) | 32 bit & 64 bit (All editions included) |
| Windows 7, 8, or 10 | |
| Disk Space | Around 1.2 GB free space in your hard drive |
| Memory | 1 GB (gigabyte) or more |
How to Download?
Let’s proceed to the downloading step. Upon downloading it, the suite will either uninstall existing antivirus programs and software from your system automatically. Or, you will have to uninstall the antivirus software when prompted. Once you have done so, the download will start.
Steps to Follow
- You will have to sign in.
- At the bottom of the screen, click Desktop Security.
- If you get a prompt at this point, click manage to proceed.
- You will then reach the Security Suite management page.
- Click install or download.
- Pick your OS and enter a nickname for your device.
- Upon clicking download, a new window will show.
- Click Run.
- If you get any prompts, click Continue.
- Choose Accept and Install.
- The machine will prompt you to restart your PC.
- Once the installation is completed, close the wizard.
Here are a few things to note. Make sure you choose a device nickname that is less than 16 characters. you can use numbers, letters, underscores, and dashes in the name you pick.
Prior to installation, the Spectrum Security Suite will download and run the Antibot Scanner automatically. If it finds any harmful files, consider restarting your system.
Installing Security Suite on Mac
Downloading and installation procedures of Windows and Mac are a little different. If you have Mac, we have got it covered for you. Take advantage of this guide:
System Requirements
Your Mac device needs to meet the following minimum requirements:
| Requirements for Mac | |
| Processor | Intel |
| OS (Operating System) | macOS version 10.12 “Sierra” |
| macOS version 10.13 “High Sierra” | |
| macOS version 10.14 “Mojave” | |
| Disk Space | Around 250 MB (Megabytes) of free space in your hard drive |
| Memory | 1 GB (gigabyte) or more |
| Display | Minimum 16-bit and more (65,000 colors) |
How to Download?
There’s not a huge difference in the installation procedures of Mac and Window. But for your convenience, we have mentioned all the steps separately.
Steps to Follow
Follow the steps below to download Spectrum Security Suite on your Mac computer:
- You will have to sign in.
- At the bottom of the screen, click Desktop Security.
- If you get a prompt at this point, click manage to proceed.
- You will then reach the Security Suite management page.
- Click install or download.
- Pick your OS and enter a nickname for your device.
- Upon clicking download, a new window will show.
- Click Save File.
- Go to your Downloads folder.
- Locate the file you saved and open it.
- Restart when you get a prompt.
- Close when you get a prompt.
Once the suite is installed, it will prompt you to enable Browsing Protection. From the drop-down list, pick your browser and click Install Now. Just make sure you choose a device nickname that is less than 16 characters. For that, you can use numbers, letters, underscores, and dashes in the name you pick.
Conclusion
Prior to installation, the Security Suite will download and run the Antibot Scanner automatically. If it finds any harmful files, consider restarting your system. Moreover, if you encounter any issue or there’s a glitch in the installation process, you can get in touch with Apple support. You can also contact Spectrum customer support. So if you are stuck at the moment, call now! They are on their toes to sort out your installation woes.