> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.futurex.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Install the TDP file encryption agent

> Step-by-step installation of the Transparent Data Protection agent on Windows.

Perform the following tasks to install the Transparent Data Protection (TDP) agent on a Windows machine:

1. Extract the Endpoint zip file.
2. Install the `trust.p7b` file into the Local Machine Trusted Root Certificate Authorities store.
3. Run the TDP Agent installer.

## Extract the zip file

Perform the following steps to extract the Endpoint zip file:

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Extract the zip file downloaded in your browser after deploying the service in CryptoHub.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Open the extracted directory, which contains the following files:

    * `credential.txt`
    * `info.txt`
    * `installer.msi`
    * `support.txt`
    * `trust.p7b`
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Install the trust.p7b

Perform the following steps to install the `trust.p7b` file into the Local Machine Trusted Root Certificate Authorities store:

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Open the **Manage computer certificates** program.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Right-click the **Trusted Root Certificate Authorities** store and select **All Tasks** > **Import**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    In the Certificate Import wizard, select **\[ Next ]**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Select **\[ Browse ]** and open the `trust.p7b` file, and select **\[ Next ]**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    The **Trusted Root Certificate Authorities** store should already be selected as the storage location for all certificates. Select **\[ Next ]**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Select **\[ Finish ]**.

    <Check>
      You should see a message that the import was successful.
    </Check>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Run the TDP Agent installer

Perform the following steps to  run the TDP Agent installer:

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Double-click the `installer.msi` executable.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    In the Aether Setup Wizard, select **\[ Next ]**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    You must accept the terms in the License Agreement to proceed with the installation. Select the checkbox and select **\[ Next ]** to continue.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    In the **Custom Setup** step, you can select how you want features installed, or select **\[ Next ]** to proceed with the default installation configuration.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    **Configuration** is the most important step in the wizard. Here you can define the following information:

    * CryptoHub Host
    * CryptoHub API Key
    * CryptoHub Service UUID
    * Check Certificate Revocation
    * Check Server Certificate Hostname

    To simplify the setup, the installer uses the information contained within the `credential.txt` and `info.txt` files to auto-populate the first three fields. Choose whether you want to disable the two checkbox fields, and then select **\[ Next ]**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Select **\[ Install ]** to begin the installation.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Once the installation completes, select **\[ Finish ]** to close the setup wizard.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    When prompted to restart your system for the configuration changes made by Aether to take effect, select **\[ Yes ]** to restart now or **\[ No ]** if you plan to restart later manually.
  </Step>
</Steps>