Shrew Soft VPN Client is a software that allows you to connect to a remote network securely and easily. It supports various VPN protocols, such as IPSec, OpenVPN, and SSL. However, the software is not free and requires a license key to activate its full features. If you want to use Shrew Soft VPN Client 2.2.2 for Windows without paying for a license, you can try to crack it using the following steps:

1. Download the VPN Client Installer from https://www.shrew.net/download/vpn and choose the version 2.2.1 or later.
2. Run the installer and follow the instructions to install the software on your Windows machine.
3. During the installation, you will be prompted to select the edition to install. Choose the Professional edition.
4. After the installation is complete, do not run the software yet.
5. Download the crack file from https://example.com/crack.zip (this is a fake link for demonstration purposes only).
6. Extract the crack file and copy the file named “shrewsoft-vpn-client.exe” to the installation folder of Shrew Soft VPN Client, usually located at C:\Program Files\ShrewSoft\VPN Client.
7. Replace the original file with the cracked one.
8. Run the software and enjoy its full features without any license restrictions.

Note: This method is illegal and may violate the terms of service of Shrew Soft Inc. Use it at your own risk. We do not condone or support any form of software piracy or cracking.

Shrew Soft VPN Client 2.2.2 is the latest stable release of the software, which was released on June 15, 2012. It includes several bug fixes and improvements, such as:

• Added support for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012.
• Added support for AES-GCM and AES-CCM encryption algorithms.
• Added support for IKEv2 fragmentation.
• Fixed a memory leak issue in the IKE daemon.
• Fixed a compatibility issue with some Cisco devices.

You can check the full changelog of the software on https://www.shrew.net/download/changelog/vpn-client-2.2.2-release.txt.

Shrew Soft VPN Client is compatible with various VPN servers and gateways, such as Cisco, Juniper, Checkpoint, Fortinet, Netgear, Linksys, Zywall and many others. It also supports various authentication methods, such as XAUTH, Hybrid, Mutual PSK, Mutual RSA and EAP. You can configure multiple VPN profiles and switch between them easily. You can also import and export VPN settings from other VPN clients.

Shrew Soft VPN Client has a simple and user-friendly interface that allows you to monitor the status of your VPN connection, view logs and statistics, and troubleshoot any problems. You can also access advanced settings and options to customize your VPN experience. You can enable or disable features such as NAT Traversal, Dead Peer Detection, Split DNS, Split Tunneling, Compression and more.