Dell Encryption Enterprise System Requirements

Summary: Learn about the system requirements that must be met when installing Dell Encryption Enterprise on Windows.

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Instructions

Hardware and software requirements must be addressed before installing Dell Encryption Enterprise (formerly Dell Data Protection Enterprise Edition).

Affected Products:

  • Dell Encryption Enterprise

Affected Versions:

  • v8.15.0 and Later

Affected Operating Systems:

  • Windows

Server Infrastructure

Dell Encryption Enterprise requires Dell Security Management Server (formerly Dell Data Protection Server) for policy and key management.

Minimum Hardware Requirements

  • Intel Pentium or AMD Processor
  • 110 MB of free disk space
  • 512 MB RAM
Note: Additional free disk space is required to encrypt the files on the endpoint. This size varies based on policies and size of drive.

Network Requirements

Dell Encryption Enterprise requires network connectivity to the Dell Security Management Server.

Note: By default, Dell Security Management Server uses ports:
  • 8443 for activations and port
  • 8000 for policy communication
  • 8449 for certificate communication (server client installation only)

Dell Encryption Enterprise for Server requires direct communication to the Dell Security Management Server backend configuration.

If Dell Encryption Enterprise uses On-the-Box (OTB) entitlements (licenses), then cloud.dell.com over port 443 must be added to the allowlist.

External Media Requirements

Peripheral storage devices that are protected by Dell Encryption External Media require:

  • 55 MB + free disk space equal to the largest file size
  • Plug and Play identifier
  • File System:
    • FAT32
    • exFAT
    • NTFS

Software Requirements

Click the appropriate product version for specific software requirements. Click the appropriate product version for specific software requirements.

For system requirements of earlier versions of Dell Data Protection Enterprise Edition, reference Dell Data Protection Enterprise Edition System Requirements.

 

Note: Operating system compatibility for storage devices that are protected by Dell Encryption External Media is based on the product version. For information about locating the product version, reference:

v11.6.0 and Later

Operating Systems:

  • Microsoft Windows 1112
    • v22H2
    • v21H2
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education, Enterprise, Pro12
    • v22H2 (2022 Update)
    • v21H2 (November 2021 Update)
    • v21H1 (May 2021 Update)
    • v20H2 (October 2020 Update - 20H2)
    • v2004 (May 2020 Update - 20H1)
    • v1909 (November 2019 Update - 19H2)
    • v1903 (May 2019 Update - 19H1)
    • v1809 (October 2018 Update - Redstone 5)
      • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC
    • v1803 (Spring Creators Update - Redstone 4)
    • v1709 (Fall Creators Update - Redstone 3)
    • v1703 (Creators Update - Redstone 2)
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSC
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Pro2
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry
  • Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Enterprise, Professional, Ultimate34
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 745
  • Microsoft Server 2019 Standard, Datacenter
  • Microsoft Server 2016 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2012 R2 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2012 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2008 R2 SP1 Standard, Datacenter, Enterprise, Web Server4

1Unlisted Windows feature updates are not supported. For a status on all feature updates, reference Dell Data Security Windows Version Compatibility.
2UEFI Supported
3The Encryption Client is not supported within Windows XP Mode.
4Requires Microsoft KB Update 4474419 (SHA-2 code signing support update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008: September 23, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) and 4490628 (Servicing stack update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: March 12, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.). For more information about this requirement, reference SHA-1 Signing Certificate Expiration and Deprecation on Dell Data Security Products.
5Windows Embedded Standard 7 is supported only in Application Compatibility Mode
6Server Core is not supported.

Note:
  • To determine Windows feature update versions, reference Find Information About Your Windows DeviceThis hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies..
  • The encryption client does not support dual boot configurations as it is possible to encrypt system files of the other operating systems.
  • Storage area network (SAN) drive encryption is not supported.
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 Redistributable Package (x86 or x64)
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable Package (x86 or x64) or later
Note: Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 and Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable Package are automatically installed when installing Dell Encryption Enterprise through the installation wizard.
Note:

v11.5.0

Operating Systems:

  • Microsoft Windows 1112
    • v22H2
    • v21H2
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education, Enterprise, Pro12
    • v21H2 (November 2021 Update)
    • v21H1 (May 2021 Update)
    • v20H2 (October 2020 Update - 20H2)
    • v2004 (May 2020 Update - 20H1)
    • v1909 (November 2019 Update - 19H2)
    • v1903 (May 2019 Update - 19H1)
    • v1809 (October 2018 Update - Redstone 5)
      • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC
    • v1803 (Spring Creators Update - Redstone 4)
    • v1709 (Fall Creators Update - Redstone 3)
    • v1703 (Creators Update - Redstone 2)
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSC
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Pro2
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry
  • Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Enterprise, Professional, Ultimate34
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 745
  • Microsoft Server 2019 Standard, Datacenter
  • Microsoft Server 2016 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2012 R2 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2012 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2008 R2 SP1 Standard, Datacenter, Enterprise, Web Server4

1Unlisted Windows feature updates are not supported. For a status on all feature updates, reference Dell Data Security Windows Version Compatibility.
2UEFI Supported
3The Encryption Client is not supported within Windows XP Mode.
4Requires Microsoft KB Update 4474419 (SHA-2 code signing support update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008: September 23, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) and 4490628 (Servicing stack update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: March 12, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.). For more information about this requirement, reference SHA-1 Signing Certificate Expiration and Deprecation on Dell Data Security Products.
5Windows Embedded Standard 7 is supported only in Application Compatibility Mode
6Server Core is not supported.

Note:
  • To determine Windows feature update versions, reference Find Information About Your Windows DeviceThis hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies..
  • The encryption client does not support dual boot configurations as it is possible to encrypt system files of the other operating systems.
  • Storage area network (SAN) drive encryption is not supported.
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 Redistributable Package (x86 or x64)
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable Package (x86 or x64) or later
Note: Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 and Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable Package are automatically installed when installing Dell Encryption Enterprise through the installation wizard.
Note:

v11.2.0 to 11.4.X

Operating Systems:

  • Microsoft Windows 1112
    • v21H2
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education, Enterprise, Pro12
    • v21H2 (November 2021 Update)
    • v21H1 (May 2021 Update)
    • v20H2 (October 2020 Update - 20H2)
    • v2004 (May 2020 Update - 20H1)
    • v1909 (November 2019 Update - 19H2)
    • v1903 (May 2019 Update - 19H1)
    • v1809 (October 2018 Update - Redstone 5)
      • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC
    • v1803 (Spring Creators Update - Redstone 4)
    • v1709 (Fall Creators Update - Redstone 3)
    • v1703 (Creators Update - Redstone 2)
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSC
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Pro2
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry
  • Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Enterprise, Professional, Ultimate34
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 745
  • Microsoft Server 2019 Standard, Datacenter
  • Microsoft Server 2016 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2012 R2 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2012 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2008 R2 SP1 Standard, Datacenter, Enterprise, Web Server4

1Unlisted Windows feature updates are not supported. For a status on all feature updates, reference Dell Data Security Windows Version Compatibility.
2UEFI Supported
3The Encryption Client is not supported within Windows XP Mode.
4Requires Microsoft KB Update 4474419 (SHA-2 code signing support update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008: September 23, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) and 4490628 (Servicing stack update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: March 12, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.). For more information about this requirement, reference SHA-1 Signing Certificate Expiration and Deprecation on Dell Data Security Products.
5Windows Embedded Standard 7 is supported only in Application Compatibility Mode
6Server Core is not supported.

Note:
  • To determine Windows feature update versions, reference Find Information About Your Windows DeviceThis hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies..
  • The encryption client does not support dual boot configurations as it is possible to encrypt system files of the other operating systems.
  • Storage area network (SAN) drive encryption is not supported.
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 Redistributable Package (x86 or x64)
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable Package (x86 or x64) or later
Note: Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 and Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable Package are automatically installed when installing Dell Encryption Enterprise through the installation wizard.
Note:

v11.0.0 to 11.1.1

Operating Systems:

  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education, Enterprise, Pro12
    • v21H1 (May 2021 Update)
    • v20H2 (October 2020 Update - 20H2)
    • v2004 (May 2020 Update - 20H1)
    • v1909 (November 2019 Update - 19H2)
    • v1903 (May 2019 Update - 19H1)
    • v1809 (October 2018 Update - Redstone 5)
      • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC
    • v1803 (Spring Creators Update - Redstone 4)
    • v1709 (Fall Creators Update - Redstone 3)
    • v1703 (Creators Update - Redstone 2)
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSC
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Pro2
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry
  • Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Enterprise, Professional, Ultimate34
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 745
  • Microsoft Server 2019 Standard, Datacenter
  • Microsoft Server 2016 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2012 R2 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2012 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2008 R2 SP1 Standard, Datacenter, Enterprise, Web Server4

1Unlisted Windows 10 feature updates are not supported. For a status on all feature updates, reference Dell Data Security Windows Version Compatibility.
2UEFI Supported
3The Encryption Client is not supported within Windows XP Mode.
4Requires Microsoft KB Update 4474419 (SHA-2 code signing support update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008: September 23, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) and 4490628 (Servicing stack update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: March 12, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.). For more information about this requirement, reference SHA-1 Signing Certificate Expiration and Deprecation on Dell Data Security Products.
5Windows Embedded Standard 7 is supported only in Application Compatibility Mode
6Server Core is not supported.

Note:
  • To determine Windows 10 feature update versions, reference Find Information About Your Windows DeviceThis hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies..
  • The encryption client does not support dual boot configurations as it is possible to encrypt system files of the other operating systems.
  • Storage area network (SAN) drive encryption is not supported.
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 Redistributable Package (x86 or x64)
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable Package (x86 or x64) or later
Note: Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 and Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable Package are automatically installed when installing Dell Encryption Enterprise through the installation wizard.
Note:

v10.9.0 to 10.10.0

Operating Systems:

  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education, Enterprise, Pro12
    • v20H2 (October 2020 Update - 20H2)
    • v2004 (May 2020 Update - 20H1)
    • v1909 (November 2019 Update - 19H2)
    • v1903 (May 2019 Update - 19H1)
    • v1809 (October 2018 Update - Redstone 5)
      • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC
    • v1803 (Spring Creators Update - Redstone 4)
    • v1709 (Fall Creators Update - Redstone 3)
    • v1703 (Creators Update - Redstone 2)
    • Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSC
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Pro2
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry
  • Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Enterprise, Professional, Ultimate34
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 745
  • Microsoft Server 2019 Standard, Datacenter
  • Microsoft Server 2016 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2012 R2 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2012 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2008 R2 SP1 Standard, Datacenter, Enterprise, Web Server4

1Unlisted Windows 10 feature updates are not supported. For a status on all feature updates, reference Dell Data Security Windows Version Compatibility.
2UEFI Supported
3The Encryption Client is not supported within Windows XP Mode.
4Requires Microsoft KB Update 4474419 (SHA-2 code signing support update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008: September 23, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) and 4490628 (Servicing stack update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: March 12, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.). For more information about this requirement, reference SHA-1 Signing Certificate Expiration and Deprecation on Dell Data Security Products.
5Windows Embedded Standard 7 is supported only in Application Compatibility Mode
6Server Core is not supported.

Note:
  • To determine Windows 10 feature update versions, reference Find Information About Your Windows DeviceThis hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies..
  • The encryption client does not support dual boot configurations as it is possible to encrypt system files of the other operating systems.
  • Storage area network (SAN) drive encryption is not supported.
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 Redistributable Package (x86 or x64)
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable Package (x86 or x64) or later
Note: Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 and Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable Package are automatically installed when installing Dell Encryption Enterprise through the installation wizard.
Note:

v10.7.0

Operating Systems:

  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education, Enterprise, Pro12
    • v2004 (May 2020 Update - 20H1)
    • v1909 (November 2019 Update - 19H2)
    • v1903 (May 2019 Update - 19H1)
    • v1809 (October 2018 Update - Redstone 5)
      • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC
    • v1803 (Spring Creators Update - Redstone 4)
    • v1709 (Fall Creators Update - Redstone 3)
    • v1703 (Creators Update - Redstone 2)
    • Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSC
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Pro2
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry
  • Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Enterprise, Professional, Ultimate34
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 745
  • Microsoft Server 2019 Standard, Datacenter
  • Microsoft Server 2016 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2012 R2 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2012 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2008 R2 SP1 Standard, Datacenter, Enterprise, Web Server4

1Unlisted Windows 10 feature updates are not supported. For a status on all feature updates, reference Dell Data Security Windows Version Compatibility.
2UEFI Supported
3The Encryption Client is not supported within Windows XP Mode.
4Requires Microsoft KB Update 4474419 (SHA-2 code signing support update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008: September 23, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) and 4490628 (Servicing stack update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: March 12, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.). For more information about this requirement, reference SHA-1 Signing Certificate Expiration and Deprecation on Dell Data Security Products.
5Windows Embedded Standard 7 is supported only in Application Compatibility Mode
6Server Core is not supported.

Note:
  • To determine Windows 10 feature update versions, reference Find Information About Your Windows DeviceThis hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies..
  • The encryption client does not support dual boot configurations as it is possible to encrypt system files of the other operating systems.
  • Storage area network (SAN) drive encryption is not supported.
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 Redistributable Package (x86 or x64)
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable Package (x86 or x64) or later
Note: Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 and Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable Package are automatically installed when installing Dell Encryption Enterprise through the installation wizard.
Note:

v10.5.0 to 10.6.0

Operating Systems:

  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education, Enterprise, Pro12
    • v1909 (November 2019 Update - 19H2)
    • v1903 (May 2019 Update - 19H1)
    • v1809 (October 2018 Update - Redstone 5)
      • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC
    • v1803 (Spring Creators Update - Redstone 4)
    • v1709 (Fall Creators Update - Redstone 3)
    • v1703 (Creators Update - Redstone 2)
    • Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSC
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Pro2
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry
  • Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Enterprise, Professional, Ultimate34
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 745
  • Microsoft Server 2019 Standard, Datacenter
  • Microsoft Server 2016 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2012 R2 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2012 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2008 R2 SP1 Standard, Datacenter, Enterprise, Web Server4

1Unlisted Windows 10 feature updates are not supported. For a status on all feature updates, reference Dell Data Security Windows Version Compatibility.
2UEFI Supported
3The Encryption Client is not supported within Windows XP Mode.
4Requires Microsoft KB Update 4474419 (SHA-2 code signing support update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008: September 23, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) and 4490628 (Servicing stack update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: March 12, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.). For more information about this requirement, reference SHA-1 Signing Certificate Expiration and Deprecation on Dell Data Security Products.
5Windows Embedded Standard 7 is supported only in Application Compatibility Mode
6Server Core is not supported.

Note:
  • To determine Windows 10 feature update versions, reference Find Information About Your Windows DeviceThis hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies..
  • The encryption client does not support dual boot configurations as it is possible to encrypt system files of the other operating systems.
  • Storage area network (SAN) drive encryption is not supported.
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 Redistributable Package (x86 or x64)
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable Package (x86 or x64) or later
Note: Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 and Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable Package are automatically installed when installing Dell Encryption Enterprise through the installation wizard.
Note:

v10.4.0

Operating Systems:

  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education, Enterprise, Pro12
    • v1903 (May 2019 Update - 19H1)
    • v1809 (October 2018 Update - Redstone 5)
      • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC
    • v1803 (Spring Creators Update - Redstone 4)
    • v1709 (Fall Creators Update - Redstone 3)
    • v1703 (Creators Update - Redstone 2)
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSC
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Pro2
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry
  • Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Enterprise, Professional, Ultimate34
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 745
  • Microsoft Server 2019 Standard, Datacenter
  • Microsoft Server 2016 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2012 R2 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2012 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2008 R2 SP1 Standard, Datacenter, Enterprise, Web Server4

1Unlisted Windows 10 feature updates are not supported. For a status on all feature updates, reference Dell Data Security Windows Version Compatibility.
2UEFI Supported
3The Encryption Client is not supported within Windows XP Mode.
4Requires Microsoft KB Update 4474419 (SHA-2 code signing support update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008: September 23, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) and 4490628 (Servicing stack update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: March 12, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.). For more information about this requirement, reference SHA-1 Signing Certificate Expiration and Deprecation on Dell Data Security Products.
5Windows Embedded Standard 7 is supported only in Application Compatibility Mode
6Server Core is not supported.

Note:
  • To determine Windows 10 feature update versions, reference Find Information About Your Windows DeviceThis hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies..
  • The encryption client does not support dual boot configurations as it is possible to encrypt system files of the other operating systems.
  • Storage area network (SAN) drive encryption is not supported.
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 Redistributable Package (x86 or x64)
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable Package (x86 or x64) or later
Note: Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 and Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable Package are automatically installed when installing Dell Encryption Enterprise through the installation wizard.
Note:

v10.3.0 to 10.3.1

Operating Systems:

  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education, Enterprise, Pro12
    • v1903 (May 2019 Update - 19H1)
    • v1809 (October 2018 Update - Redstone 5)
    • v1803 (Spring Creators Update - Redstone 4)
    • v1709 (Fall Creators Update - Redstone 3)
    • v1703 (Creators Update - Redstone 2)
    • v1607 (Anniversary Update - Redstone)
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Pro2
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry
  • Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Enterprise, Professional, Ultimate34
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 745
  • Microsoft Server 2019 Standard, Datacenter
  • Microsoft Server 2016 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2012 R2 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2012 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2008 R2 SP1 Standard, Datacenter, Enterprise, Web Server4

1Unlisted Windows 10 feature updates are not supported. For a status on all feature updates, reference Dell Data Security Windows Version Compatibility.
2UEFI Supported
3The Encryption Client is not supported within Windows XP Mode.
4Requires Microsoft KB Update 4474419 (SHA-2 code signing support update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008: September 23, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) and 4490628 (Servicing stack update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: March 12, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.). For more information about this requirement, reference SHA-1 Signing Certificate Expiration and Deprecation on Dell Data Security Products.
5Windows Embedded Standard 7 is supported only in Application Compatibility Mode
6Server Core is not supported.

Note:
  • To determine Windows 10 feature update versions, reference Find Information About Your Windows DeviceThis hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies..
  • The encryption client does not support dual boot configurations as it is possible to encrypt system files of the other operating systems.
  • Storage area network (SAN) drive encryption is not supported.
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 Redistributable Package (x86 or x64)
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable Package (x86 or x64) or later
Note: Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 and Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable Package are automatically installed when installing Dell Encryption Enterprise through the installation wizard.
Note:

v10.1.0 to 10.2.1

Operating Systems:

  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education, Enterprise, Pro12
    • v1809 (October 2018 Update - Redstone 5)
    • v1803 (Spring Creators Update - Redstone 4)
    • v1709 (Fall Creators Update - Redstone 3)
    • v1703 (Creators Update - Redstone 2)
    • v1607 (Anniversary Update - Redstone)
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Pro2
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry
  • Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Enterprise, Professional, Ultimate34
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 745
  • Microsoft Server 2016 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2012 R2 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2012 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2008 R2 SP1 Standard, Datacenter, Enterprise, Web Server4

1Unlisted Windows 10 feature updates are not supported. For a status on all feature updates, reference Dell Data Security Windows Version Compatibility.
2UEFI Supported
3The Encryption Client is not supported within Windows XP Mode.
4Requires Microsoft KB Update 4474419 (SHA-2 code signing support update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008: September 23, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) and 4490628 (Servicing stack update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: March 12, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.). For more information about this requirement, reference SHA-1 Signing Certificate Expiration and Deprecation on Dell Data Security Products.
5Windows Embedded Standard 7 is supported only in Application Compatibility Mode
6Server Core is not supported.

Note:
  • To determine Windows 10 feature update versions, reference Find Information About Your Windows DeviceThis hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies..
  • The encryption client does not support dual boot configurations as it is possible to encrypt system files of the other operating systems.
  • Storage area network (SAN) drive encryption is not supported.
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 Redistributable Package (x86/x64)
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Update 3 Redistributable Package (x86/x64)
Note: Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 and Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Update 3 Redistributable Package are automatically installed when installing Dell Encryption Enterprise through the installation wizard.
Note:

v10.0.0 to 10.0.1

Operating Systems:

  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education, Enterprise, Pro12
    • v1803 (Spring Creators Update - Redstone 4)
    • v1709 (Fall Creators Update - Redstone 3)
    • v1703 (Creators Update - Redstone 2)
    • v1607 (Anniversary Update - Redstone)
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Pro2
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry
  • Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Enterprise, Professional, Ultimate34
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 745
  • Microsoft Server 2016 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2012 R2 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2012 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2008 R2 SP1 Standard, Datacenter, Enterprise, Web Server4

1Unlisted Windows 10 feature updates are not supported. For a status on all feature updates, reference Dell Data Security Windows Version Compatibility.
2UEFI Supported
3The Encryption Client is not supported within Windows XP Mode.
4Requires Microsoft KB Update 4474419 (SHA-2 code signing support update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008: September 23, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) and 4490628 (Servicing stack update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: March 12, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.). For more information about this requirement, reference SHA-1 Signing Certificate Expiration and Deprecation on Dell Data Security Products.
5Windows Embedded Standard 7 is supported only in Application Compatibility Mode
6Server Core is not supported.

Note:
  • To determine Windows 10 feature update versions, reference Find Information About Your Windows DeviceThis hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies..
  • The encryption client does not support dual boot configurations as it is possible to encrypt system files of the other operating systems.
  • Storage area network (SAN) drive encryption is not supported.
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 Redistributable Package (x86/x64)
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Update 3 Redistributable Package (x86/x64)
Note: Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 and Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Update 3 Redistributable Package are automatically installed when installing Dell Encryption Enterprise through the installation wizard.
Note:

v8.18.0 to 8.18.1

Operating Systems:

  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education, Enterprise, Pro123
    • v1803 (Spring Creators Update - Redstone 4)
    • v1709 (Fall Creators Update - Redstone 3)
    • v1703 (Creators Update - Redstone 2)
    • v1607 (Anniversary Update - Redstone)
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Pro3
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry
  • Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise, Pro3
  • Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Enterprise, Professional, Ultimate45
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 756
  • Microsoft Server 2016 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter7
  • Microsoft Server 2012 R2 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter7
  • Microsoft Server 2012 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter7
  • Microsoft Server 2008 R2 SP1 Standard, Datacenter, Enterprise, Web Server5

1Windows 10 Home is supported with opt-in activation only. For more information, reference Dell Encryption Enterprise Authentication Options.
2Unlisted Windows 10 feature updates are not supported. For a status on all feature updates, reference Dell Data Security Windows Version Compatibility.
3UEFI Supported
4The Encryption Client is not supported within Windows XP Mode.
5Requires Microsoft KB Update 4474419 (SHA-2 code signing support update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008: September 23, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) and 4490628 (Servicing stack update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: March 12, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.). For more information about this requirement, reference SHA-1 Signing Certificate Expiration and Deprecation on Dell Data Security Products.
6Windows Embedded Standard 7 is supported only in Application Compatibility Mode
7Server Core is not supported.

Note:
  • To determine Windows 10 feature update versions, reference Find Information About Your Windows DeviceThis hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies..
  • The encryption client does not support dual boot configurations as it is possible to encrypt system files of the other operating systems.
  • Storage area network (SAN) drive encryption is not supported.
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 Redistributable Package (x86/x64)
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Update 3 Redistributable Package (x86/x64)
Note: Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 and Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Update 3 Redistributable Package are automatically installed when installing Dell Encryption Enterprise through the installation wizard.
Note:

v8.17.1 to 8.17.2

Operating Systems:

  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education, Enterprise, Pro123
    • v1709 (Fall Creators Update - Redstone 3)
    • v1703 (Creators Update - Redstone 2)
    • v1607 (Anniversary Update - Redstone)
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 Update 0-1, Enterprise, Pro3
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry
  • Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise, Pro3
  • Microsoft Windows 7 SP0-SP1, Enterprise, Professional, Ultimate45
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 756
  • Microsoft Server 2016 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter7
  • Microsoft Server 2012 R2 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter7
  • Microsoft Server 2012 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter7
  • Microsoft Server 2008 R2 SP1 Standard, Datacenter, Enterprise, Web Server5

1Windows 10 Home is supported with opt-in activation only. For more information, reference Dell Encryption Enterprise Authentication Options.
2Unlisted Windows 10 feature updates are not supported. For a status on all feature updates, reference Dell Data Security Windows Version Compatibility.
3UEFI Supported
4The Encryption Client is not supported within Windows XP Mode.
5Requires Microsoft KB Update 4474419 (SHA-2 code signing support update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008: September 23, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) and 4490628 (Servicing stack update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: March 12, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.). For more information about this requirement, reference SHA-1 Signing Certificate Expiration and Deprecation on Dell Data Security Products.
6Windows Embedded Standard 7 is supported only in Application Compatibility Mode
7Server Core is not supported.

Note:
  • To determine Windows 10 feature update versions, reference Find Information About Your Windows DeviceThis hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies..
  • The encryption client does not support dual boot configurations as it is possible to encrypt system files of the other operating systems.
  • Storage area network (SAN) drive encryption is not supported.
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 Redistributable Package (x86/x64)
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Update 3 Redistributable Package (x86/x64)
Note: Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 and Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Update 3 Redistributable Package are automatically installed when installing Dell Encryption Enterprise through the installation wizard.
Note:

v8.17.0

Operating Systems:

  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education, Enterprise, Pro12
    • v1709 (Fall Creators Update - Redstone 3)
    • v1703 (Creators Update - Redstone 2)
    • v1607 (Anniversary Update - Redstone)
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 Update 0-1, Enterprise, Pro2
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry
  • Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise, Pro2
  • Microsoft Windows 7 SP0-SP1, Enterprise, Professional, Ultimate34
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 745
  • Microsoft Server 2016 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2012 R2 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2012 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2008 R2 SP1 Standard, Datacenter, Enterprise, Web Server4

1Unlisted Windows 10 feature updates are not supported. For a status on all feature updates, reference Dell Data Security Windows Version Compatibility.
2UEFI Supported
3The Encryption Client is not supported within Windows XP Mode.
4Requires Microsoft KB Update 4474419 (SHA-2 code signing support update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008: September 23, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) and 4490628 (Servicing stack update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: March 12, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.). For more information about this requirement, reference SHA-1 Signing Certificate Expiration and Deprecation on Dell Data Security Products.
5Windows Embedded Standard 7 is supported only in Application Compatibility Mode
6Server Core is not supported.

Note:
  • To determine Windows 10 feature update versions, reference Find Information About Your Windows DeviceThis hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies..
  • The encryption client does not support dual boot configurations as it is possible to encrypt system files of the other operating systems.
  • Storage area network (SAN) drive encryption is not supported.
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 Redistributable Package (x86/x64)
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Update 3 Redistributable Package (x86/x64)
Note: Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 and Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Update 3 Redistributable Package are automatically installed when installing Dell Encryption Enterprise through the installation wizard.
Note:

v8.15.0 to 8.16.0

Operating Systems:

  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education, Enterprise, Pro12
    • v1703 (Creators Update - Redstone 2)
    • v1607 (Anniversary Update - Redstone)
    • v1511 (November Update - Threshold 2)
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 Update 0-1, Enterprise, Pro2
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry
  • Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise, Pro2
  • Microsoft Windows 7 SP0-SP1, Enterprise, Professional, Ultimate34
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 745
  • Microsoft Server 2016 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2012 R2 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2012 Standard, Essentials, Datacenter6
  • Microsoft Server 2008 R2 SP1 Standard, Datacenter, Enterprise, Web Server4

1Unlisted Windows 10 feature updates are not supported. For a status on all feature updates, reference Dell Data Security Windows Version Compatibility.
2UEFI Supported
3The Encryption Client is not supported within Windows XP Mode.
4Requires Microsoft KB Update 4474419 (SHA-2 code signing support update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008: September 23, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) and 4490628 (Servicing stack update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: March 12, 2019This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.). For more information about this requirement, reference SHA-1 Signing Certificate Expiration and Deprecation on Dell Data Security Products.
5Windows Embedded Standard 7 is supported only in Application Compatibility Mode
6Server Core is not supported.

Note:
  • To determine Windows 10 feature update versions, reference Find Information About Your Windows DeviceThis hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies..
  • The encryption client does not support dual boot configurations as it is possible to encrypt system files of the other operating systems.
  • Storage area network (SAN) drive encryption is not supported.
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 Redistributable Package (x86/x64)
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Update 3 Redistributable Package (x86/x64)
Note: Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 and Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Update 3 Redistributable Package are automatically installed when installing Dell Encryption Enterprise through the installation wizard.
Note:

To contact support, reference Dell Data Security International Support Phone Numbers.
Go to TechDirect to generate a technical support request online.
For additional insights and resources, join the Dell Security Community Forum.

Additional Information

Related article: Dell Encryption Enterprise Authentication Options

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Last Modified: 17 Oct 2025
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