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Viasat Shield on Windows Pc

Developed By: Viasat, Inc.

License: Free

Rating: 2,6/5 - 161 votes

Last Updated: April 19, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 3.1.1
Size 36.3 MB
Release Date April 20, 24
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (6)]

What's New:
- Fixed login timeout- Minor bug fixes [see more]

Description from Developer:
Viasat Shield protects your home internet and Wi-Fi network to defend against common online security threats like botnets, trojans, and more. Our easy-to-use service actively monit... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Viasat Shield and install on Windows PC. Viasat Shield is free Tools app, developed by Viasat, Inc.. Latest version of Viasat Shield is 3.1.1, was released on 2024-04-20 (updated on 2024-04-19). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of Viasat Shield is 2,6. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 161 users, 75 users had rated it 5*, 48 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Viasat Shield on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Viasat Shield on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Viasat 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!

Step By Step Guide To Install Viasat Shield using BlueStacks

  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. Once installed, click "Viasat 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 Viasat Shield on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

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

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Viasat Shield protects your home internet and Wi-Fi network to defend against common online security threats like botnets, trojans, and more. Our easy-to-use service actively monitors and blocks suspicious activity so you can keep your private information private, guard against cyberattacks, and help keep your devices clean from viruses and malware.

Simple set up:
The Shield service is available for all of our Viasat internet customers. Download the app in seconds for a view into device and security threat information on your home internet and Wi-Fi network.

Comprehensive device information:
See what devices are on your home internet and Wi-Fi networks and their data usage.

Continuous monitoring:
Get notified of attempted cyberattacks with real-time alerts.

If you have purchased Viasat Shield Premium service, you get access to the following additional features:

Device protection:
Network protection for all of the devices you connect to our network.

Browsing protection:
Help protect against online threats, such as account takeovers, phishing attacks, downloading malware.

Device control:
Control internet access for your home devices, such as keeping your kids off the internet at night or during dinner.

Stay secure:
Know what to do after a threat is detected with next-step guidance.
- Fixed login timeout
- Minor bug fixes
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.