VPN Client for Windows

VPN Client 1.402.99.0 is a Windows VPN app from Yellow Elephant Productions, distributed through the Microsoft Store. It connects your PC to a VPN server, encrypting traffic and replacing your IP address with the server's. The app is free to download, and you can download VPN Client for Windows from its Microsoft Store listing.

What does VPN Client do?

Like other consumer VPN apps, it creates an encrypted tunnel between your PC and a remote server. Everything your browser and other programs send goes through that tunnel, so the local network, for example public Wi-Fi in a café, cannot read unencrypted traffic, and websites see the server's location. The app's name is generic, which makes it easy to confuse with the built-in VPN settings of Windows or with VPN clients from other companies. Always check the publisher name in the Store before installing.

How do I install it?

1. Open the VPN Client page in the Microsoft Store.
2. Check the publisher, ratings and the description of what is free and what is paid.
3. Click Get or Install and start the app.
4. Choose a server and connect.

The app is about 17.37 MB according to catalogue data. The company behind it can be found at tidalmediainc.com.

Is it free?

The download is free. Many Store VPN apps offer a limited free mode and sell subscriptions for more servers or speed. Read the Store listing and any in-app price screens before you agree to a subscription, and manage or cancel subscriptions through your Microsoft account.

How is this different from the VPN built into Windows?

Windows has its own VPN settings, but they only connect to a server you already have, such as your company's. An app like VPN Client provides both the software and the servers, so you do not need to configure anything yourself.

Is my data private?

A VPN shifts trust from your internet provider to the VPN operator, which can see which servers you connect to. Read the privacy policy linked in the Store listing. A VPN also does not stop websites from recognising you when you sign in, and it is not a substitute for antivirus protection.

Can I use it everywhere?

VPN use is legal in most countries but restricted in some, and many schools and employers forbid personal VPNs on their networks. Check the rules before connecting.

What if websites stop working?

Streaming and banking services sometimes block VPN servers. Disconnect for that task or choose another location.

Pros and cons

• Pro: installed and updated through the Microsoft Store.
• Pro: no manual server configuration.
• Pro: small app.
• Con: generic name, easy to confuse with other apps.
• Con: little public information about the service.

What are the alternatives?

Better-documented VPN services in our listings include Proton VPN, Windscribe VPN, Mullvad VPN, TunnelBear and Hotspot Shield.