Install Windows Service

TUN mode on Windows requires a system service. If connecting fails with a service error, follow these steps.

Alternatively, you can switch inbound mode to System Proxy in UmiVPN settings if you do not need TUN.

  1. 1

    Service not installed

    When you connect with TUN inbound mode, you may see a dialog saying the Windows service is not installed yet. Tap OK and continue with the steps below.

    UmiVPN dialog showing that the Windows service is not installed
  2. 2

    Exit UmiVPN

    Right-click the UmiVPN icon in the system tray (notification area) and choose Exit.

    Exit UmiVPN from the system tray menu
  3. 3

    Run as administrator

    Open Windows Search, type UmiVPN, then select Run as administrator from the app options.

    Run UmiVPN as administrator from Windows Search
  4. 4

    Connect again

    Open UmiVPN and connect. The service installs automatically during connection. You should see a Service installed! message at the bottom of the window.

    UmiVPN showing Service installed confirmation
  5. 5

    When you no longer need UmiVPN

    Delete the service in Setting page by clicking the Remove Windows Service button.

    UmiVPN settings showing Remove Windows Service option
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