Uninstalling and Reinstalling Global Protect

This article outlines how to uninstall and reinstall Global Protect on a Windows 10 PC.

Related KBs:
VPN - User Guide

Uninstall
Reinstall

TO UNINSTALL:

1. Using the Cortana search bar, search Make Me Admin.
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2. Grant yourself administrative access by selecting Grant Me Administrator Rights.
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3. Using Control Panel, which can be found via the Cortana search bar, locate Programs and Features.
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OR

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4. Find Global Protect on the program list and right-select.  When the menu appears, select Uninstall.
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5. Follow the prompts to uninstall Global Protect. When asked if you want to uninstall, select Yes.
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Note: If needed, enter your credentials to uninstall.

TO REINSTALL:

1. Using any browser, navigate to https://laptopvpn.uwgb.edu.
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2. At the following screen, sign in using your UWGB username (without "@uwgb.edu") and password.

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3. Download the Windows 64-bit option.
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4. Double-select the download to run it.
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5. Follow the prompts for install.  Click Next on each window shown below.
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6. Once the installation is complete, you will see a window similar to the one shown below. Navigate to the window at the bottom right.GP8.png


7. Enter the following into the portal address field: laptopvpn.uwgb.edu.

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8. When prompted to choose a certificate, be sure to choose the certificate with your computer's GB number at the front; choosing the option with [empty] will lead to errors.

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9. Sign into Global Protect using your UWGB username (without "@uwgb.edu") and password.

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10. To check if you're connected, find the icon below and select it.
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11.  If you are connected, you should see the screen below.
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