{"id":13044,"date":"2018-04-09T10:54:13","date_gmt":"2018-04-09T14:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.co.in\/blog\/secure-connection-how-to\/13044\/"},"modified":"2024-01-05T15:32:18","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T10:02:18","slug":"secure-connection-how-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.co.in\/blog\/secure-connection-how-to\/13044\/","title":{"rendered":"Help! My VPN isn&#8217;t popping up"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"background-color: #e5f0ec; padding: 10px 25px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n<p><strong>VPN Disclaimer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The use of VPN technology is subject to local laws and regulations. Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection should only be used for its intended purpose. Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection is not available in India \u2013 neither standalone, nor as part of Kaspersky Plus, Kaspersky Premium, or Kaspersky Small Office Security.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve already <a href=\"https:\/\/kaspersky.com\/blog\/vpn-what-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">extolled<\/a> (and <a href=\"https:\/\/kaspersky.com\/blog\/vpn-infographics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">illustrated<\/a>) the virtues of virtual private networks, or VPNs. In most cases, if you join an insecure Wi-Fi connection or navigate to a site that should be secure but isn\u2019t (for example, a bank or social media site with an http rather than an https connection), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.co.in\/premium?icid=in_bb2023-kdplacehd_acq_ona_smm__onl_b2c_kdaily_lnk_sm-team___kprem___\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection<\/a> will pop up to ask if you\u2019d rather use its VPN service.<a href=\"https:\/\/media.kasperskydaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2018\/04\/09202501\/start-vpn-0.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13045\" src=\"https:\/\/media.kasperskydaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2018\/04\/09202501\/start-vpn-0.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"401\" height=\"197\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kaspersky Secure Connection is automatically installed once you install <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.co.in\/internet-security?icid=in_kdailyplacehold_acq_ona_smm__onl_b2c_kasperskydaily_wpplaceholder____kismd___\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaspersky Internet Security<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.co.in\/total-security?icid=in_kdailyplacehold_acq_ona_smm__onl_b2c_kasperskydaily_wpplaceholder____kts___\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaspersky Total Security<\/a>. But we know that some people prefer to have more control over their computing environments, so you can set up Kaspersky Secure Connection not to prompt you. However, if you feel like you need a VPN, here\u2019s how to re-activate it.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Right-click on the notification area of the Windows taskbar and see if Kaspersky Secure Connection is running in the background. Click on that icon to open it.<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/media.kasperskydaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2018\/04\/09202507\/start-vpn-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13047\" src=\"https:\/\/media.kasperskydaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2018\/04\/09202507\/start-vpn-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"483\" height=\"315\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Or search for \u201csecure connection\u201d in the Start menu to open the utility from there.<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/media.kasperskydaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2018\/04\/09202513\/start-vpn-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13049\" src=\"https:\/\/media.kasperskydaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2018\/04\/09202513\/start-vpn-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"441\" height=\"123\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Slide the toggle switch over to activate, leaving the Location set to select automatically, unless you have a reason to change it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/media.kasperskydaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2018\/04\/09211958\/start-vpn-31.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13051\" src=\"https:\/\/media.kasperskydaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2018\/04\/09211958\/start-vpn-31.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy safer surfing with the VPN activated, and switch it off once you\u2019re back on your <a href=\"https:\/\/usa.kaspersky.com\/blog\/7-steps-to-secure-home-wi-fi\/7972\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">own secure network<\/a>.<\/p>\n<input type=\"hidden\" class=\"category_for_banner\" value=\"ksec\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What if you turn off Kaspersky Secure Connection but need it to automatically turn on again in dicey 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