Windows
Install Probo Agent on Windows with the signed MSI installer, enroll the device from the Probo console tray helper, and verify or uninstall it.
The recommended way to set up Probo Agent on a Windows computer is:
- Install the signed
.msi - Enroll the device from the Probo console in your browser
You do not need the command line for a normal install. After the installer finishes, enrollment uses the system tray helper, which completes the link for you.
CLI enrollment exists only as an advanced fallback for administrators. Prefer the installer and Probo console flow below whenever possible.
Before you begin
Section titled “Before you begin”Make sure you have:
- Access to the Probo console for your region:
- United States: https://us.probo.com
- European Union: https://eu.probo.com
- The Windows computer you want to enroll
- Permission to install software (you may be asked for User Account Control approval)
Download the Windows .msi from the Download page, or from GitHub Releases under the probo-agent/v* tag.
How enrollment works
Section titled “How enrollment works”After the agent is installed, someone with access to the Probo console starts enrollment for your device. In the Probo console, choose your region if prompted, then click enroll. Your browser opens the enrollment link. The Windows tray helper assists with any elevation needed and finishes enrollment without a terminal.
You should see a short confirmation in the system tray. The device then appears as enrolled in the Probo console and begins reporting posture checks.
Install the signed MSI
Section titled “Install the signed MSI”Windows releases ship a signed .msi installer. Install with this package first, then enroll from the Probo console. That is the supported path for employees and most administrators.
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Download the MSI
From the Download page, download the Windows
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Run the installer
Open the
.msiand complete the setup wizard. Approve User Account Control (UAC) if Windows asks for permission.The installer places the agent on the machine, starts the tray helper, and enables browser enrollment support.
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Enroll from the Probo console
Open the enroll page for your region: us.probo.com/enroll or eu.probo.com/enroll.
Choose your region if prompted, then click enroll.
Your browser opens the enrollment link. The Windows tray helper assists with any elevation needed and finishes enrollment.
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Confirm enrollment
Check the system tray icon for a successful enrollment message. You can also refresh the device page in the Probo console—it should show the device as enrolled and start showing posture results shortly after.
Advanced: CLI enrollment
Section titled “Advanced: CLI enrollment”CLI enrollment is not the recommended path on Windows. Prefer the installer and Probo console enroll steps above. Use the command below only if browser enrollment is unavailable and an administrator asks you to enroll from a terminal.
To get a one-shot enrollment token, open the Employee Portal, go to the Devices tab, and use the Try creating it manually link. Copy the token from there—do not share it, and do not put it in a URL or chat log.
Then run an elevated install with your region’s server URL and that token:
# Elevated PowerShell or Command Promptprobo-agent.exe install ` --server https://us.probo.com ` --enrollment-token YOUR_TOKENUse https://eu.probo.com for EU organizations, or your self-hosted base URL. See Commands for optional flags.
Verify installation
Section titled “Verify installation”After enrollment (installer path or CLI), you can confirm local state:
probo-agent statusstatus prints the server URL, device ID, heartbeat/posture/update intervals, and whether auto-update is enabled. In most cases, confirming the device page in the Probo console is enough.
Uninstall
Section titled “Uninstall”# Elevated, or uninstall via Apps & features / the MSIprobo-agent uninstallUninstall stops the service, unenrolls the device, removes tray auto-start where applicable, and deletes local agent state.