Free VPN for Windows — FreeGuard NSIS Installer (not on Microsoft Store)

FreeGuard’s free VPN for Windows is distributed only as a direct NSIS installer from our website. It is not on the Microsoft Store. Supports Windows 10/11 x64 with anytls, hysteria2, and trojan protocols.

How You Actually Install FreeGuard on Windows

There is one way to get the Windows app: download the installer from our website. It is not listed on the Microsoft Store.

FreeGuard for Windows ships as a single NSIS installer (FreeGuard VPN_1.0.0_x64-setup.exe). You download it directly from the FreeGuard website, run it, and install per-machine with administrator permission.

We do not distribute the Windows app via the Microsoft Store. The installer is roughly 212 MB because it bundles the VPN core engine and supporting binaries.

Features That Actually Ship on Windows Today

What you get: anytls/hysteria2/trojan protocols, TUN-mode system routing, GeoIP-based region routing, system tray icon, auto-launch on boot. What you do not get: per-app split tunneling.

• Protocols: anytls, hysteria2, trojan — pick one in Settings
• TUN mode: system-wide routing so every app’s traffic goes through the tunnel
• GeoIP region routing: choose one region (CN, US, JP, KR, RU, IR, ID, AE) whose traffic takes a separate route. This is the closest thing we have to split tunneling; it splits by destination country, not by app
• System tray: connection status, quick connect/disconnect, tray tooltip showing upload/download speed
• Auto-launch: launch FreeGuard on Windows boot with auto-connect
• Updater: in-app auto-updater pulls signed releases from our update endpoint

Per-app split tunneling (choose which apps go through the VPN) is not implemented in the Windows client.

System Requirements and Download Size

• Windows 10 (x64) or Windows 11
• Roughly 212 MB installer, installs per-machine
• Administrator permission required for network adapter setup

How to Get Started

1. Step 1: Go to freeguardvpn.com and download the Windows installer
2. Step 2: Run the installer, grant administrator permission, and finish the wizard
3. Step 3: Sign in with your free account and click Connect

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FreeGuard VPN available on the Microsoft Store?

No. The Windows app is only distributed as a direct NSIS installer from freeguardvpn.com. There is no Microsoft Store listing today.

Is FreeGuard compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11?

Yes — 64-bit Windows 10 and Windows 11. We build and sign the installer for x64. ARM64 Windows is not officially supported yet.

Does the Windows app support per-app split tunneling?

No. The closest feature is GeoIP region routing, which splits traffic by destination country (CN, US, JP, KR, RU, IR, ID, AE), not by application. Per-app split tunneling is on the roadmap.

Does FreeGuard start automatically when Windows boots?

Yes, this is a toggle in Settings. You can combine it with auto-connect so the VPN is up before you log in to apps.

What size is the Windows installer?

Roughly 212 MB. The installer is large because it bundles the VPN core engine alongside the UI.

How do I uninstall FreeGuard on Windows?

Windows Settings → Apps → FreeGuard VPN → Uninstall. The uninstaller removes the app and its network adapter. If you disabled the service first, any leftover firewall rules are cleaned up.

Does FreeGuard have a kill switch on Windows?

FreeGuard routes traffic through a TUN adapter; if the VPN is active, system routing forces traffic into the tunnel. An explicit on/off “kill switch” toggle is not present in the current Windows UI — disconnecting the tunnel restores normal routing.

Does FreeGuard auto-update on Windows?

Yes. The built-in updater checks for signed releases and applies them silently (install mode: quiet). You can still re-download the latest installer from our website at any time.