Bigfix Client Installation for Windows

1. Click here to download and run the BigFix client installer: https://www.physics.umn.edu/resources/computing/download/BESAgent_Windows.MSI
   • Note: You must install the BigFix client software while logged in to your PC with an account that has administrator privileges. If you are installing on Windows Vista, you will be prompted for administrative approval before the installation can continue.
   • Note: The BigFix client installer opens port UDP 52311 inbound for Windows because BigFix will not work properly if your firewall isn't configured to accommodate it.
2. While BigFix is installing, a message is displayed. The installation could take up to a minute or two.
3. When BigFix has finished installing, click OK.

After installing the BigFIx client on your PC, you will see no obvious sign that anything has happened. BigFix will be running as a service. If you want to verify the installation:

1. Open the Windows Task Manager by pressing CTRL + ALT + DELETE and clicking the Task Manager button.
2. Click the Processes tab and look for BESClient.exe in the list of processes.
   • Note: If you are using Windows Vista, click Show processes from all users.