Windows 7 Setup
Windows 7 Setup
Windows 7 - Use this link to download and save to your desktop or download folder
(if you have problems downloading from this location please use the alternate links at the bottom of the page)
To install, the application has to be Run as Administrator:
After downloading, right-click on the file and select Run as Administrator
Agree to any questions that pop up. Click next where prompted.
Note: The installation of the TAP adapter can sometimes take up to a minute. Do not exit the installer while the TAP adapter is being processed.
Now that setup is complete you also need to set the program for Vista Compatibility mode and as Administrator:
1) Find the file 'openvpn-gui.exe' that was just installed then right-click and select 'properties'
You can find this file by entering OpenVPN-GUI in the search box in the Start Menu
Right click on the file and select Properties
2) Click on the Compatibility tab
Check the box next to 'Run the program in compatibility mode for' and select 'Windows Vista Service pack 1'
Check the box next to 'Run this program as administrator' and click on 'Apply' and then 'OK' to exit
The steps above do not need to be repeated after the initial setup.
You are now ready to launch the GUI into the system tray so you can log in
Launch the GUI by double clicking on the desktop OpenVPN-GUI icon or from the Start Menu
This will place the application in the system tray
Go to the system tray, right-click and pick your connection then select 'Connect'
A window will pop up -- enter your user and password and the VPN will connect
You know you are connected when the red icon turns green
You can log in and out using the system tray icon as many times as you wish. If you reboot the computer or exit the application from the system tray re-launch the icon using the OpenVPN-GUI icon.
Alternate download link:
Windows 7 - Rename the file to surfbouncer.exe after downloading
Windows 7 - After saving to your desktop double click to extract surfbouncer.exe from the Zip file.
Connection options:
SurfBouncer - This option will connect you to our main USA servers and is the default for those wanting a USA IP address.
SB Video - This is also a USA IP connection optimized for video sites like Hulu.
SurfBouncer UK - Using this option will connect you to our servers in the UK and provide a UK IP address.
SurfBouncer Ireland - Provides access to Ireland with a Irish IP address.
SurfBouncer Germany - Access to German servers and IP addresses.
SurfBouncer Canada - Provides Canadian access and IP address.
SurfBouncer Singapore - Asian access with servers and IP address from Singapore.
SurfBouncer TCP 443 - Uses the TCP protocol to bypass some firewall blocks. If you can't connect with the above use this.
You can add additional additional connection options for US West Coast VPN Servers and our High Encryption VPN 256 bit AES servers. Additional TCP options are also available. We have additional connection options and VPN servers for special circumstances. If you are having a problem connecting, email us.