Setup and Register VIPRE Endpoint in a Closed Environment

Written By Marissa Fegan (Super Administrator)

Updated at October 21st, 2022

In the event a VIPRE Business Console is installed on a network without internet access, a Bypass Key can be created by support. This key is able to register the offline Console and ensure all functions requiring an active license remain in effect. 

If a Bypass Key has not yet been created, please Contact Support with the following information ready:

  1. Valid Registration Key
  2. Associated Company's Name
  3. Requester's First & Last Name
  4. Desired Host Computer's Operating System (Including 32/64 bit)

The instructions below outline Console Installation, Bypass Key Application, and Software/Definition Downloads.  

Console Installation

  1. Download the appropriate Installation File for your version of VIPRE Business:
  2. Transfer the file to the desired Host System

Bypass Key Application

  1. Navigate to the Console's Installation Directory:
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\VIPRE Business
  2. Locate "BypassKeyInsertionTool.exe" and run it as administrator
  3. Enter the provided Bypass Key and select OK
  4. Open the Console and confirm the Dashboard's License Key Area shows the correct information

Software/Definition Downloads

To manually download and apply agent software:

  1. Stop the VIPRE Business Site Service
  2. Download the Latest Agent Software:
    Endpoint Security Agent
  3. Copy these files to SoftwareUpdate in the Console's Volatile Data folder:
    • C:\ProgramData\VIPRE Business\SoftwareUpdate
  4. Rename the files as outlined below:
    • Endpoint Security Agent: SBVEA_443_EN.msi
  5. Start the VIPRE Business Site Service
  6. Open the Console and select "Site Properties"
  7. Navigate to Updates and confirm the Agents are listed

To manually download and apply threat definitions:

  • Follow the steps outlined here to update with the most recent VIPRE Console Definition file