Manual installation

The agent supports multiple initial configurations, which can be specified using installerConfig.json or command-line interface (CLI) arguments.
Prepare for installation:
  • Download the agent installer - see steps in section Downloading the installer.
  • Ensure all MS Office applications are closed to guarantee a clean installation of the agent.
  • Place the installerConfig.json file (Provided by Forcepoint Technical Support??) in the same directory as the MSI file.
  • Admin Access: You must have administrative privileges on the endpoint machine to install the agent.

Steps

  1. Edit the installerConfig.json file as needed based on the information provided in section Agent - installerConfig.json and CLI configuration.
  2. Start the Installation:
    • Double-click the *.msi file to launch the setup.
    • Accept the terms in the License Agreement by checking the box, then click Install.

    • Click Yes when prompted to allow the app to make changes to your device.

  3. Visual Studio Tools Check
    • During installation if Microsoft Visual Studio Tools 2010 is not detected, a dialog box will appear notifying you to accept the license and install the tools.
    • Check the box and click Install.

  4. Complete the Installation
    • After the installation completes, click Finish.
    Note: In case the machine does not have access to the internet, then the executable file of the Visual Studio needs to be copied to the machine from another machine. Here is the download link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=48217