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Setting up a PPTP VPN on Windows XP with CoverMeVPN offers a straightforward approach to enhance online privacy and access geographically restricted content, even on an older operating system. While Windows XP users may have specific needs, it’s essential to understand the context of PPTP’s security limitations, as it’s less secure than modern protocols like OpenVPN or WireGuard. However, for basic privacy and geo-restriction bypassing, it can be a viable option. To begin, ensure you have an active CoverMeVPN subscription and obtain your server address, username, and password. Navigate to “Control Panel” and “Network Connections” to create a new VPN connection, selecting “Virtual Private Network connection.” Enter your CoverMeVPN server address, username, and password, then configure the PPTP settings within the connection’s properties. After connecting, verify your IP address to confirm the VPN is active. Should you encounter connection issues, double-check your credentials, firewall settings, and consult CoverMeVPN’s support. While this guide simplifies PPTP VPN setup on Windows XP, prioritizing online safety and considering a modern operating system with a more secure VPN protocol is recommended for optimal protection.
Go to “Control Panel”. Then Click “Network Connections”.
Click “Create a new connection” on the top left.
Click “Next >”.
Select “Connect to the network at my workplace”. Click “Next >”.
Select “Virtual Private Network connection”. Click “Next >”.
Enter a connection name, such as “covermevpn”, in “Company Name”. Click “Next >”.
(Optional) Select “Do not dial the initial connection”. Click “Next >”.
Enter “server ip” of your VPN account in “Host name or IP address”.
For the ‘Server address’ field, fill in the server IP from our Dynamic VPN and Chines list or Mini Dynamic (dedicated VPN check our mail to you) according to your purchased package that you would like to connect.
Click “Next >”.
Select “Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop” to enable fast access to vpn. Click “Next >”.
Select Properties and open the Security tab
Uncheck Require data encryption (disconnect if none) and click OK
In the Networking tab select as Type of VPN: PPTP protocol then click OK
Fill in your username and password,
Fill in your Username and Password.
Click Connect
To connect/disconnect the VPN connection right click on the connection icon (viewable at Network Connections) and select connect/disconnect.
