# Keeper Forcefield

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## Keeper Forcefield: Windows Endpoint Protection

### Overview

Keeper Forcefield is an advanced endpoint security feature for Microsoft Windows that protects sensitive applications and processes from unauthorized access. It is specifically designed to defend against threats such as infostealers and password-stealing malware installed from phishing or other attacks.

Forcefield is bundled with the Keeper Desktop application for Windows and operates silently in the background to ensure data protection without impacting performance or usability.

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This is the end-user guide for Keeper Forcefield. The [Enterprise Guide](https://docs.keeper.io/en/user-guides/keeper-forcefield) includes more advanced depoyment options for administrators.
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### Getting Started

#### Installing Keeper Forcefield via Keeper Desktop

To activate Forcefield from the Keeper Desktop application, install the latest [Keeper Desktop App](https://www.keepersecurity.com/download.html).

After installation:

* Navigate to **Settings > Security** in Keeper Desktop
* Visit the **Forcefield** screen and activate the service.

Once enabled, Forcefield will immediately begin protecting your computer.

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**Standalone Installation**

The installation of the standalone version of Keeper Forcefield is available through an MSI installer based on the architecture.

**x86/64-bit**

<https://download.keepersecurity.com/forcefield/x64/keeperforcefield.msi>

**ARM/64-bit**

<https://download.keepersecurity.com/forcefield/arm64/keeperforcefield.msi>

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### Status and Updates

The system tray provides a Forcefield status icon and the ability to check for a new version. Keeper will check on a daily basis for a new version, but the update must be explicitly installed by the user.

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### Applications Protected by ForceField

Forcefield is built to protect designated applications by verifying their process name, file name, and code signature. The following applications are secured using this validation approach:

**Keeper Applications**:

* Keeper Desktop
* Keeper Secrets Manager
* Keeper Commander
* Keeper Gateway
* Keeper Bridge
* KeeperChat
* Keeper Importer

**Web Browsers**:

* Chrome
* Microsoft Edge
* Firefox
* Brave
* Opera
* Vivaldi

If you would like Keeper Forcefield to protect additional applications, please email us at **<forcefield@keepersecurity.com>** and we'll review your request.

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### Quick Testing

To verify that Keeper Forcefield is protecting your machine:

1. Open Task Manager.
2. Right-click on a protected process.
3. Choose **Create memory dump file**.
4. The `.dmp` file should be 0 bytes if blocked.

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Forcefield is designed to protect specific applications. Contact us at **<forcefield@keepersecurity.com>** to request additional applications.
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### Advanced Documentation

For more in-depth information regarding Keeper Forcefield including technical specs and IT Admin rollout, see the Enterprise Guide:

* [Keeper ForceField for Enterprise Admins](https://docs.keeper.io/en/user-guides/keeper-forcefield)