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Windows

If you want to deploy the EDR on a large scale, we recommend starting with a manual test installation on a few endpoints.

1

Download the installer

The executable is only available from Stoïk Protect: go to MDR > Settings, click Windows, then click Download the executable. Come back here once it's downloaded to continue the installation.

Legacy systems

The standard installer requires Windows 7 or above. For older systems, request the installer at protect@stoik.io :

  • Windows XP 32-bit SP3 / 64-bit SP2

  • Windows Server 2003 32/64-bit SP2

  • Windows Server 2003 R2 32/64-bit SP2

  • Windows Vista 32/64-bit SP2

  • Windows Server 2008 32/64-bit SP2

  • Windows Embedded POSReady 2009

  • Windows 8 / 8.1 32/64-bit

2

Find your customer ID

Go to MDR > Settings and copy your customer ID.

3

Install CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike replaces your current antivirus. Uninstall it completely before proceeding. If the firewall is managed separately, keep it running. If it is part of the same solution, copy any custom rules to Windows Firewall first.

  1. Run the executable on the endpoint.

  2. Enter your customer ID in the Customer ID with Checksum field.

  3. Click Install.

Run the following command, replacing <customer_ID> with your customer ID:

Special cases

Adding tags

To organize installations by site, country, or entity, add the GROUPING_TAGS option. Separate multiple tags with commas:

Temporarily offline machine

Add ProvNoWait=1 to install without waiting for cloud connectivity. Note: CrowdStrike still requires an internet connection to function and send alerts.

  1. Place the executable in a network share accessible to all workstations. Note the path, e.g. \\ServerName\SharedFolder\CrowdStrike<file_name>.exe.

  2. Create an installation script named InstallCrowdStrike.bat with the following command, replacing <customer_ID> with your customer ID:

  1. Create a GPO:

    1. Open the Group Policy Management Console: Windows + R > gpmc.msc > Enter.

    2. Right-click the target container and click Create a Group Policy Object in this domain and link it here. Name it (e.g. CrowdStrike Deployment).

    3. Copy the script to \\<server_name>\SysVol\<domain_name>\Policies\<GPO_GUID>\Machine\Scripts\Startup.

    4. Right-click the new GPO and select Edit.

    5. Go to Computer Configuration > Policies > Windows Settings > Scripts (Startup/Shutdown).

    6. Double-click Startup, click Add, then Browse and select InstallCrowdStrike.bat.

  2. Apply the GPO:

    1. Run gpupdate /force on a domain controller.

    2. Restart a target machine to trigger the script.

    3. Run gpresult /h gpresults.html and verify the GPO is present on the machine.

    4. Verify that CrowdStrike is installed and operational.

    5. If you encounter any issues, check C:\Windows\Debug\StartupLog.txt.

Intune

  1. Download the required components:

    • Win32 Content Prep Tool

    • CrowdStrike executable from Stoïk Protect: MDR > Settings > Windows > Download the executable

  2. Open the Win32 Content Prep Tool, add the .exe file and enter the install command:

  1. Download the generated .intunewin file.

  2. Log in to Intune Admin Center, import the .intunewin file and assign it to your computer groups.

NinjaOne

Follow the CrowdStrike with NinjaOne integration guide.

Network traffic

If outbound traffic is blocked, see Network requirements for the addresses to allow.

Debugging

To verify the EDR installation on a machine, run:

sc query csagent
sc query csfalconservice
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