This tutorial offers comprehensive step-by-step deployment instructions for installing and activating endpoint clients of USB Disk Security (Standard Edition) and PrivateDLP (Pro Edition) via EXE installation packages. Designed for individual evaluators, small team users and small-scale deployment administrators, it covers the entire operational process, including installer acquisition, local client deployment, web console account registration, free trial activation, paid license binding and post-deployment effect verification. The EXE installation package is tailored for single-device deployment and small-scale batch rollouts, requiring manual license configuration and console binding for each endpoint device. Both product editions adopt a unified EXE installation process and consistent client interface, with differentiated functional capabilities automatically enabled according to the activated license type. This guide is applicable to end users, IT support personnel and security administrators responsible for deploying the software on individual Windows terminals.
1. Overview
The EXE installer serves as the standard distribution tool for individual trial users and small-scale deployment scenarios of USB Disk Security and PrivateDLP products. Different from the enterprise-level MSI installation package (which supports pre-authorised bulk deployment and automatic console binding), EXE-based installation requires manual license activation and independent binding of each endpoint to the organizational web management console.
The two product lines share the same underlying client program and unified graphical user interface. After local installation, the specific product edition and corresponding full functional scope are determined by the activated license: the Standard license unlocks core USB security and network access control functions, while the PrivateDLP Pro license activates advanced AI auditing and full file transfer logging capabilities.
All policy configuration, real-time monitoring and audit management operations are implemented through the centralized web management console. Every endpoint deployed via the EXE package must be manually bound to the enterprise admin console to enable remote management and automatic policy synchronization.
2. Pre-Installation Preparation & System Requirements
Before initiating the installation procedure, verify that the target terminal meets all the following prerequisites:
Operating System: Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016 and later server versions
System Permissions: Local administrator access on the target Windows device (mandatory for security driver installation and system-level policy enforcement)
Network Condition: Stable and accessible internet connection for installer downloading, license authenticity verification and web console data synchronization
Console Account: Valid Google account for registering and logging into the centralized web management console
Software Compatibility: Disable conflicting third-party endpoint security software with overlapping USB control or system monitoring functions during installation to avoid deployment failures
3. Step 1: Obtain the EXE Installation Package
Download the matched EXE installer based on your required product edition.
3.1 USB Disk Security (Standard Edition)
The Standard Edition EXE installer is publicly available for free download with no prior application or approval required:
Access the official product page of USB Disk Security.
Download the latest official EXE installer directly to your target Windows device.
3.2 PrivateDLP (Pro Edition)
The Pro Edition EXE installer is available only after successful trial application review:
Visit the official PrivateDLP Pro product page via the link: https://privatedlp.com/products/usb-disk-security-pro.
Submit an official trial application through the online form on the product page.
Once your application is approved, you will receive an email containing the exclusive EXE installer download link for PrivateDLP Pro.
4. Step 2: Complete Client Installation via EXE Setup Wizard
The installation procedure is completely consistent for both Standard and Pro editions. Follow the steps below to finish local client deployment:
Locate the downloaded EXE installer file on your target device.
It is recommended to right-click the installer and select Run as administrator to prevent permission errors during installation.
Click Yes in the Windows User Account Control (UAC) pop-up to authorize the program to make system changes.
The installation wizard will launch automatically. Complete the setup by following the on-screen prompts:
Read and accept the End User License Agreement (EULA).
Select a custom installation directory or retain the system default path.
Click Next to proceed with each configuration step.
Click Install to start the formal installation process.
Click Finish to exit the wizard after installation completion, and the client program will launch automatically.
5. Step 3: Register and Log In to the Web Management Console
Console registration and login are mandatory prior to client activation, as the endpoint device will be permanently bound to the logged-in console account.
Open a browser and access the console login address: https://privatedlp.com/dashboard/login
Select the Sign in with Google login option.
If your browser is already logged into a valid Google account, the system will automatically complete registration and console access in one step.
After successful login, you will gain access to the exclusive endpoint management dashboard, policy configuration modules and audit functions corresponding to your license level.
6. Step 4: Activate Free Trial or Paid License
Manually activate the license for EXE-installed clients to complete console binding and unlock full software functions. The activation interface and operation steps are identical for both product editions.
6.1 Access License Configuration Interface
On the client’s main dashboard, navigate to the Data Protection module.
Click the key-shaped License entry at the bottom of the Data Protection panel.
A dedicated license configuration pop-up window will appear, with input fields for admin email and license code.
6.2 Activate 15-Day Full-Feature Free Trial
For product evaluation scenarios, activate the free trial to access all premium functions for 15 days:
Enter the Google email address used for web console registration and login in the license pop-up window.
Click the Start Trial button.
The client will connect to the official licensing server, activate the 15-day full-function trial, and automatically bind the local endpoint to your web management console.
Note: The trial version provides complete and unrestricted access to all functions of the corresponding product edition, with no functional differences from the official paid version.
6.3 Activate Official Paid License
If you have purchased an official commercial license, complete activation with the authorized license code:
Input the Google email address bound to your web management console account.
Fill in the official licensed authorization code in the License Code input box.
Click the Activate button.
The client will complete online license verification. After verification succeeds, the full version will be officially activated, and the endpoint will be automatically bound to your enterprise web management console.
7. Step 5: Post-Activation Verification
After completing license activation, verify that the endpoint is successfully connected and under normal console management:
Refresh the web management console and enter the Home Overview page.
Check the device list to confirm the target terminal is displayed with an active subscription status.
Confirm the device status is Online after the client completes the initial data synchronization heartbeat.
You can now centrally configure and distribute policies including USB access control, application restriction, browser access management, and Pro-edition exclusive AI audit rules to the bound endpoint.
8. EXE Deployment Best Practices
For small-batch multi-device deployment, use a unified Google admin account for all endpoint activations to realize centralized unified management via a single console.
Always run the EXE installer with administrator privileges to ensure full installation of system security drivers and normal enabling of underlying control functions.
For enterprise-scale deployment covering more than 10 devices, switch to the MSI installation package to support automatic license authorization, batch policy distribution and more efficient unified terminal management.
9. Common Troubleshooting Solutions
Installation program crashes or exits abnormally: Ensure the installer is running with local administrator privileges, and temporarily disable third-party antivirus or endpoint security software during installation to avoid interception.
Trial or license activation failure: Confirm the entered admin email is completely consistent with the Google account for console login, and check that the device has stable internet access to connect to the licensing server.
Activated device not displayed in web console: Restart the client program, or re-enter the bound admin email in the license panel to trigger re-binding. Ensure no different Google accounts are used for console registration and client activation.
Incomplete functions after activation: Verify that the activated license tier matches your product demand (Standard or PrivateDLP Pro). The system automatically enables corresponding functions based on license type, with no need to replace the client installer.