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WI-FI SHIELD on Windows Pc

Developed By: AnchorFree GmbH

License: Free

Rating: 4,1/5 - 52 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version	1.3
Size	14.4 MB
Release Date	December 05, 22
Category	Tools Apps
App Permissions: Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting. [see more (5)]
What's New: Thanks for using WI-FI SHIELD! We regularly release updates to the Play Store. Get the newest features and bug fixes by updating to the latest version. [see more]
Description from Developer: WI-FI SHIELD is built based on Hotspot Shield VPN Proxy, the most trusted security, privacy and access platform with top performance on speed, stability, and security. NOTE WI-FI... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download WI-FI SHIELD and install on Windows PC. WI-FI SHIELD is free Tools app, developed by AnchorFree GmbH. Latest version of WI-FI SHIELD is 1.3, was released on 2022-12-05 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of WI-FI SHIELD is 4,1. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 52 users, 10 users had rated it 5*, 38 users had rated it 1*.

How to install WI-FI SHIELD on Windows?

Instruction on how to install WI-FI SHIELD on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install WI-FI SHIELD on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Install using BlueStacks
Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install WI-FI SHIELD using BlueStacks

Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
Once installed, click "WI-FI SHIELD" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install WI-FI SHIELD on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "WI-FI SHIELD" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.3.

Download WI-FI SHIELD 1.3 on Windows PC – 14.4 MB

WI-FI SHIELD is built based on Hotspot Shield VPN Proxy, the most trusted security, privacy and access platform with top performance on speed, stability, and security.

NOTE
WI-FI SHIELD is only for subscribers/members of one of the service providers AnchorFree partners with, and you need a service ID or code by the partner to log in.
Please contact your service provider for more details.

⇨ Why SHIELD?
Wi-Fi spots, especially public Wi-Fi are vulnerable to hacking and snooping. Anybody can see what you are doing!
Even with a mobile network, you’re exposing your location and being tracked.
Just tap the button to create a VPN Shield to encrypt all traffic and mask your IP address, so you are safe!

✓ Trusted by millions: Hotspot Shield Free VPN Proxy has been installed more than 400 million times and is used by millions of users in 190 countries and regions every day. Hotspot Shield has been featured on Forbes, CNET, CNN, and the New York Times.

✓ No ads & Unlimited: Customers can keep using all the features forever, without any restrictions or annoying ads.

✓ Unparalleled VPN Performance: Our technologies ensure the fastest VPN speed, most stable and secured connections.

✓ Largest VPN Coverage: Powered by AnchorFree, the world's number one personal privacy & Wi-Fi security company, WI-FI SHIELD offers VPN coverage from 20 countries including United States, Japan, United Kingdom, HongKong and more!

✓ No Logs Kept: WI-FI SHIELD doesn’t track or keep any logs of its users and their activities. Your security and privacy are guaranteed!

⇨ How WI-FI SHIELD works

WI-FI SHIELD VPN Proxy provides a secure and trustworthy connection through an encrypted channel between your device and the target website, using Virtual Private Network (VPN) technology. WI-FI SHIELD hides your real IP address to anonymize your device so that your online activities cannot be tracked by anyone, and you will be able to get access to restricted websites, even behind the firewalls.

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Thanks for using WI-FI SHIELD! We regularly release updates to the Play Store. Get the newest features and bug fixes by updating to the latest version.

Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.