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VPN Proton: Fast & Secure VPN on Windows Pc

Developed By: Proton Technologies AG

License: Free

Rating: 4,0/5 - 128.770 votes

Last Updated: April 19, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 5.3.92.0
Size 76.1 MB
Release Date June 19, 24
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (5)]

What's New:
This version includes landscape mode support along with other minor tweaks [see more]

Description from Developer:
Proton VPN is the world's only free VPN app that is safe to use and respects your privacy. Proton VPN is created by the CERN scientists behind Proton Mail - the world's lar... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download VPN Proton: Fast & Secure VPN and install on Windows PC. VPN Proton: Fast & Secure VPN is free Tools app, developed by Proton Technologies AG. Latest version of VPN Proton: Fast & Secure VPN is 5.3.92.0, was released on 2024-06-19 (updated on 2024-04-19). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000,000. Overall rating of VPN Proton: Fast & Secure VPN is 4,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 128,770 users, 23,463 users had rated it 5*, 87,325 users had rated it 1*.

How to install VPN Proton: Fast & Secure VPN on Windows?

Instruction on how to install VPN Proton: Fast & Secure VPN on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install VPN Proton: Fast & Secure VPN 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 VPN Proton: Fast & Secure VPN 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 "VPN Proton: Fast & Secure VPN" 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 VPN Proton: Fast & Secure VPN 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 "VPN Proton: Fast & Secure VPN" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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This version includes landscape mode support along with other minor tweaks
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.