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PopularSetup guide: Windows 10 & 11
3 min read·Updated June 1, 2026
Complete installation and setup guide for HorizonVPN on Windows 10 and 11.
- 1Download the Windows installer from horizonvpn.com/download/windows
- 2Run HorizonVPNSetup.exe — click Yes when prompted by UAC
- 3The installer installs the TAP network adapter required for OpenVPN
- 4Launch HorizonVPN from the Start menu or desktop shortcut
- 5Sign in and click Connect — the app selects the fastest server automatically
- System tray: HorizonVPN runs in the tray — right-click for quick actions
- Windows Defender: may flag the TAP driver — allow it, this is a false positive
- Split tunneling: available via Settings → Split Tunneling
Compatible with Windows 10 version 1903+ and all versions of Windows 11.
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