Global Protect

Summary

This article outlines the installation process for GlobalProtect, including steps to connect to the portal, enter login credentials, and common troubleshooting methods for errors like virtual adapter issues.

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Who Manages Application

Pitt IT, Library Services, other…

How to Install App

1. Navigate to portal-palo.pitt.edu 

 

4. Navigate to File Explorer 

5. Select "Downloads" - Double Click on the GlobalProtect64 

6. Select Next until the install is complete

7. On the lower right-hand corner select the Globe

8. Enter "portal-palo.pitt.edu" in the window

9. Select "Connect" 

10. Enter your PITT username and password

11. Select "Connect"

12. Once connected, should automatically connect upon logging onto the computer

 

5 Common Issues and How to Fix

1. Global Protect gives the error, " The virtual adapter was not set up correctly due to a delay.  Global Protect will trya gain soon.  If the issue persists, try restarting your system." and then persists after a restart.

         -Run wmimgmt.msc using Win+R and if you see the errors “Win_32Processor: WMI: Invalid class” and “Win32_WMISetting: WMI: Invalid class” run the below .bat file on their computer and it should fix the issue.

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Article ID: 3027
Created
Tue 9/2/25 12:47 PM
Modified
Wed 2/18/26 8:04 AM