ARCHIVED: In Windows, how do I install PGP Whole Disk Encryption (WDE)?

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Pre-installation notes

  • Previously installed PGP software: If you are using a version of PGP that was not distributed from IUware, some features you currently use may be disabled after installing the IU licensed PGP software. Consult with your LSP before installing. Details about upgrading from older versions are documented in the PGP Desktop user guide and distributed in the IUware disk image.
  • Supported operating systems:
    • Windows 7 (all 32- and 64-bit editions)
    • Windows Vista (all 32- and 64-bit editions, including Service Pack 1 and 2)
    • Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 (requires attached keyboard)
    • Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or 3)
    • Windows XP Professional 64-bit (Service Pack 2)
    • Windows XP Professional 32-bit (Service Pack 2 or 3)
    • Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4)

      Note: The above operating systems are supported only when you have applied all Microsoft hotfixes and security patches.

    • Windows Server 2008 SP 1 and 2 (32- and 64-bit editions)
    • Windows Server 2008 R2
    • Windows Server 2003 (Service Pack 1 and 2)
    • Windows Server 2003 SP 2 (32- and 64-bit editions)

    PGP WDE supports internal system RAID-1 and RAID-5.

Installing PGP Desktop on your Windows system

  1. Download the proper version from IUware.
  2. Double-click the installation executable file.
  3. At the Security Warning, click Run.
  4. Click I accept the license agreement. Click Next twice.
  5. Allow the UAC to install the software. Wait while the system updates; this may take a few minutes.
  6. Restart your computer.
  7. After login, you will be prompted for PGP Enrollment.
  8. Your username should be automatically filled in. Enter your ADS passphrase, and then enter another passphrase. You should now be enrolled.

To open the PGP Desktop, click the PGP Desktop icon in the system tray.

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Last modified on 2021-09-07 17:15:59.