Checkpoint Endpoint Security Vpn Client

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I’m working for several customers, and one of our customers use the Check Point Endpoint Security VPN. This program starts up every time the PC starts, which is annoying because I’m also needing other VPN programs installed. There is no easy way to stop this program from starting up automatically. No options or anything available.

Check Point Remote Vpn Client (endpoint Security) E81.20

Introduction to Endpoint Security Check Point Endpoint Security™ is the first and only single client that combines all essential components for total security on the endpoint. It includes these Software Blades: Firewall and Application Control, Malware Protection, Full Disk Encryption, Media Encryption and Port Protection, and VPN. To complete this procedure, the administrator should allow only Endpoint Security clients of version E80.62 HFA1 and above (Enhanced VPN Client Verification functionality was introduced in Endpoint Security Client E80.62 HFA1) by defining the minimal Endpoint Security Client version for Remote Access connection.

It runs as a service, so if you stop the two services the program relies upon, and set their startup mode to manual, the program does not start the next time you start your PC. However, if you then manually start the program, it is “smart” enough to repair the situation, and you have to remember to stop the processes and set them back to manual again.

I’ve created a simple .bat script that does all this for me, so when I’m finished using the VPN connection, I simple run my StopCheckPointVPN.bat file.

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Check Point Endpoint Security Vpn Client

I’ve placed this in C:Scripts, and created a desktop shortcut to it. That way, I can check the “Run as Administrator” checkbox (found on Properties/Advanced on the shortcut), and all I have to do when I’m done using the VPN is to doubleclick my shortcut.

I’ve also created a script that starts the VPN again:

Endpoint Security Vpn Client Checkpoint

A final tip: set the icon for the two shortcuts to point to the C:Program Files (x86)CheckPointEndpoint ConnectTrGUI.exe file icon, and you’ll easily find them when you need them.