I experienced a heart stopping moment when I realised that working from home was going to be tricky if I could no longer log in. I’d just upgraded to Windows 7 64bit. The following entry details how I got the 32bit version of Checkpoint’s Secure Client working on my 64 bit operating system in a round about way :)
For whatever reason, many people are finding themselves unable to upgrade to a 64bit operating system, whether it be Windows 7 or Vista, while others find themselves considering downgrading just so they can connect remotely to work. Well, there is a pretty obvious and easy solution—use a Virtual PC!
This solution is tailored to Windows 7 64bit, but can be equally applied to Vista installs, and it is completely free and easy!
First, grab both these files (for the relevent version of windows 7).
Install them in the correct order!
Start up Windows 7 Virtual PC XP (if you installed them correctly they should now be in Start Menu).
Install your VPN-1 Secure Client.
From your virtual PC tool menu:
- Click Tools-> Settings
- Click Network
- Change your adaptor to use your actual hardware adaptor, not Shared Networking.
- Reboot your virtual PC completely
You should now be able to start VPN Secure client and log in from your PC.
If I just saved you from commercial deathrow or perhaps saved you a bit of headache then please consider buying me a beer by clicking the icon to the right, thanks! :)