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Installing ComplyJet Agent (Windows)

A complete step-by-step guide to installing, enrolling, verifying, troubleshooting, and managing the ComplyJet Agent on your Windows device.

Written by Upendra Varma
Updated over 2 weeks ago

The ComplyJet Agent is a lightweight background application that runs on your Windows machine. It performs read-only compliance checks (encryption, antivirus, screen lock settings) and securely reports results to your organization’s ComplyJet dashboard.

The agent:

  • Runs quietly in the system tray

  • Syncs automatically every 24 hours

  • Auto-updates in the background

  • Starts automatically when Windows restarts

  • Does not access your files or personal content

Step 1 – Start from the ComplyJet Dashboard

Go to your ComplyJet Dashboard

  1. Log in to your ComplyJet account.

  2. If you are an Admin, switch to Employee View (top-right).

  3. Navigate to the Devices tab in the left sidebar.

  4. Click Enroll a Device.

You will see the enrollment instructions modal.

Step 2 – Download the Windows Agent

Download the Installer

Inside the Enroll a Device modal:

  1. Click Download for Windows.

  2. A .exe file will download to your system (usually in the Downloads folder).

You may see it in your browser’s Downloads panel.

Step 3 – Run the Installer

Open the Installer

  1. Go to your Downloads folder.

  2. Double-click the downloaded .exe file.

  3. If prompted by Windows, click Run.

You will see the ComplyJet Agent Setup window.

Installation in Progress

The setup window will display:

Installing, please wait…

A progress bar will complete automatically.

No configuration is required during installation.

Desktop Shortcut

Once installed:

  • You may see a ComplyJet Agent icon on your desktop.

  • You can double-click it to launch the agent.

Step 4 – Launch the Agent

After installation:

  1. Double-click the ComplyJet Agent icon.

  2. The agent window will open.

You will see:

✅ ComplyJet Agent installed successfully
Enroll this device to start continuous compliance monitoring.

Step 5 – Enroll Your Device

Get the Enrollment Code

  1. Go back to your browser.

  2. In the Enroll modal, copy the Enrollment Code.

Paste the Enrollment Code

  1. Paste the code into the Enrollment Link field in the agent.

  2. Click Enroll Device.

Successful Enrollment

If successful, you will see:

✅ ComplyJet Agent successfully registered

Click Okay.

You will now see the device dashboard screen.

Step 6 – Verify Installation

After enrollment, you should see:

Device Overview

  • Device Name

  • Owner Name

  • Serial Number

Device Status

  • Agent: Installed

  • Last Connected: Just now

  • Compliance: Compliant or Non-Compliant

If Enrollment Fails,

You may see:

❌ Something went wrong. Please try again.

If this happens:

  • Check your internet connection

  • Re-copy the enrollment code

  • Close and reopen the agent

  • Restart your system

  • Contact ComplyJet Support if the issue persists

What Happens Next?

The agent automatically evaluates:

  • Hard Drive Encryption (BitLocker)

  • Screen Lock configuration

  • Antivirus presence

If any check fails:

  1. Click the Compliance tab.

  2. See which check failed.

  3. Refer to the relevant help article.

  4. Fix the configuration.

  5. Click Sync now.

System Tray Behavior (Windows)

The ComplyJet Agent runs as a system tray application.

You will NOT see:

  • A persistent open window

  • A taskbar application running constantly

You WILL see:

  • A 🚀 Rocket icon (complyjet organge icon) in the bottom-right system tray

If you don’t see it:

  1. Click the upward arrow ( ^ ) in the system tray.

  2. Look for the ComplyJet rocket icon.

You can pin it for visibility.

Agent Menu Options Explained

Click the ⚙️ gear icon inside the agent window.

You’ll see:

  • ComplyJet Dashboard → Opens your dashboard

  • Download Logs → Exports diagnostic logs

  • Help → Opens support resources

  • Disconnect Device → Unenrolls this device

  • Quit Agent → Stops the agent for this session

Sync Behavior

The agent:

  • Automatically syncs every 24 hours

  • Syncs immediately when you click Sync now

  • Syncs right after enrollment

You do NOT need to manually sync daily.

Auto-Start & Auto-Update

The agent:

  • Automatically starts when Windows boots

  • Automatically installs updates

  • Requires no manual patching

If you restart your system:

  • The agent starts automatically

  • No reinstallation needed

Disconnecting the Device

To disconnect:

  1. Open the agent.

  2. Click the ⚙️ gear icon.

  3. Select Disconnect Device.

This will:

  • Unenroll the device

  • Remove it from compliance reporting

You can re-enroll anytime using a new enrollment code.

Uninstalling the Agent (Windows)

To uninstall:

  1. Quit the agent.

  2. Go to Control Panel → Programs → Uninstall a Program.

  3. Locate ComplyJet Agent.

  4. Click Uninstall.

You can reinstall anytime using the same steps above.

Logs & Troubleshooting

Click Download Logs from the gear menu.

This generates a log file containing:

  • Enrollment attempts

  • Sync attempts

  • Compliance scan results

  • osquery execution logs

You can:

  • Review the file manually

  • Share it with ComplyJet Support

Security & Privacy

The ComplyJet Agent is built with a privacy-first and security-first architecture. It collects only the minimum system information required to validate device compliance.

Built on Open Source (osquery)

The ComplyJet Agent uses osquery, a widely adopted open-source system instrumentation framework.

  • Originally developed by Facebook

  • Used across enterprise security platforms

  • Fully open source and publicly auditable

The agent uses osquery to run read-only system queries.

It does not:

  • Modify system settings

  • Monitor user behavior

  • Capture keystrokes

  • Read personal files

What the Agent Checks

The agent collects only compliance-related signals such as:

  • BitLocker encryption status

  • Screen lock configuration

  • Antivirus presence

  • Basic system metadata (OS version, serial number, device identifier)

It does NOT collect:

  • Personal files

  • Emails or documents

  • Browser history

  • Screen recordings

  • Personal application data

Code Signing & Security

The Windows installer:

  • Is digitally signed

  • Verified by Microsoft SmartScreen

  • Distributed securely

You should not see untrusted publisher warnings.
If you do, stop performing the next step & contact support immediately.

Data Security

All data transmitted by the agent:

  • Is encrypted in transit (TLS)

  • Limited to compliance signals only

  • Does not include personal content

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. I installed the agent but don’t see it.

Check the bottom-right system tray (click the arrow icon).

2. My device shows Non-Compliant.

Click the Compliance tab to see which check failed.
Fix the configuration and click Sync now.

3. I changed a setting but status didn’t update.

Click Sync now or restart your computer.

4. Can I disable it temporarily?

Yes. Click Quit Agent.
It will restart when you reboot.

5. Does this slow down my computer?

No. The agent is lightweight and runs minimal read-only checks.

6. What if enrollment fails?

  • Check internet connection

  • Re-copy enrollment code

  • Restart agent

  • Contact support

7. Can I install it on multiple devices?

Yes. Each device must be enrolled separately.

8. Will it update automatically?

Yes. No manual update required.

9. What happens if I disconnect?

The device will stop reporting.
You can re-enroll anytime.

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