Optimize the settings for Internet Shield VPN by VIPRE on your Windows computer.

General

The General section allows you to change the overall behavior of Internet Shield VPN. 

Language

This setting allows you to choose which language Internet Shield VPN displays as well as the ability to enable speech feedback. 

• Language changes will be applied the next time Internet Shield VPN starts.

System Startup

The System Startup setting allows you to change the behavior of Internet Shield VPN when you turn your computer on.

You can enable/disable the following options:

• Start application when the user logs in
  • Determines whether or not Internet Shield VPN starts as soon as you log in to Windows
• Hide application on startup

Application Startup

The Application Startup section allows you to change the behavior of Internet Shield VPN when you launch the application.

There are three options for how to connect your device to the VPN at startup.

• Connect to last connected server
• Connect to the fastest server 
• Do not automatically connect

Refer to Related Articles for more information on choosing a VPN server.

Closing

Here you can choose how Internet Shield VPN reacts when you close the interface.

You can choose between the following options:

• Quit Application
• Hide to Tray
• Show Dialog and Ask

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Alt+C - Connects to the default/selected server
• Alt+D - Disconnect the VPN
• Alt+H - Home Tab
• Alt+S - Settings Tab
• F1 - Information Tab

Connection

The Connection section allows you to change how Internet Shield VPN connects to the VPN servers. 

VPN Protocol

VPN protocols refer to the set of instructions VPN providers use to enable stable and secure VPN client and VPN server communications. It determines how your data transfers through the VPN tunnel. There are different ways to encrypt your internet communications. Each VPN protocol has its specifications, and you can select them based on your specific needs.

Refer to Related Articles for more information on the various types of VPN protocols.

• OpenVPN requires the installation of the TAP Adapter.
• Select Install to install the TAP Adapter. 

Connectivity

• Auto Reconnect
  • The Auto Reconnect feature ensures that Internet Shield VPN will automatically re-establish its connection and provide you with uninterrupted service.
• Kill Switch
  • Refer to Related Articles for more information on what a Kill Switch is.