How to install and get started with KeepSolid VPN Unlimited® app

Want to protect your Windows PC with a reliable VPN app for Windows 10? KeepSolid VPN Unlimited® supports most popular platforms including Windows and allows 5 simultaneous connections and more, depending on your subscription. 

This guide contains a step-by-step instruction on how to install VPN Unlimited® and VPN TAP driver on your Windows PC, as well as how to first launch and update the app.  

1. How to install VPN on Windows 10 

2. First launch of VPN Unlimited® for Windows 10

3. How to update KeepSolid VPN Unlimited® on Windows

4. How to uninstall VPN on Windows 10 

1. How to install VPN on Windows 10

To download our VPN for Windows 10, follow this link and press Standalone to get the Standalone version of KeepSolid VPN Unlimited® app.

Download the VPN installer and then launch it.

You may receive the following alert, if User Account Control is enabled in your system. Click Yes to proceed.

Now, complete a standard installation process. It is recommended to disable antivirus software to ensure that all components will be installed properly.

The next step is to install TAP Adapter. Please set the checkbox for Always trust software from ”OpenVPN Technologies, Inc.” and click Install.

Click Finish after the installation.

The VPN Tap driver is an important part of the VPN installation process, as it is required for a correct operation of VPN services. Without it, our VPN for Windows 10 won’t be able to successfully establish the connection. 

When installed, the TAP-Windows Adapter can be found at Network Connections.

That’s it! You’ve successfully installed VPN on Windows 10. Now, be sure to check the next section of this manual, first launch, as well as our tutorial on how to use VPN on Windows PC.

2. First launch of VPN Unlimited® for Windows 10

If you already have a KeepSolid ID, just enter your email address and password and tap the Sign in button. You can continue with Facebook or Google accounts as well.

To create a new KeepSolid ID tap Create KeepSolid ID, enter your email address and password. Then repeat your password, check the box next to By continuing, you agree to our…, and tap the Sign up button.

More information about KeepSolid ID and why you need it, you can find on this page.

At the application startup, Windows Firewall or any other Firewall installed in the system, may request permission for the open-vpn.exe and vpn-unlimited.exe files to access the network. To proceed, please allow the access.

If you accidentally denied the access, to ensure smooth work of the VPN app, go to Windows Firewall settings: Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall. Select Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall.

Click Change settings and set both checkboxes for VPNUnlimited and OpenVPN. Then click OK.

Now, KeepSolid VPN Unlimited® is added to the Windows Firewall list of allowed apps.

3. How to update KeepSolid VPN Unlimited® on Windows

The program checks for updates automatically every time when starting. However, you can check for a new version of the VPN for Windows 10 manually: open the KeepSolid VPN Unlimited® app, go to the app Menu and select Check for update on the Information tab.

If a new version of the VPN app for Windows is available, you will be proposed to download and install it.

If an error occurs during the updating process, you will need to remove the application (the relevant instruction is below) and download the latest version from the website.

4. How to uninstall VPN on Windows 10

To remove the KeepSolid VPN Unlimited® application, please go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. Select VPN Unlimited® and click Uninstall.

Then, do the same with TAP-Windows.

Now, KeepSolid VPN Unlimited® is fully removed from your computer.

If you have any questions on how to get a VPN on Windows 10, face any issues during your VPN installation or removal process, feel free to contact our customer support, we’ll gladly assist you anytime!