Windows 8.1 pro and vpn client issue

dear support community ,
Am using windows 8.1 pro and cisco vpn client version 5.0.0.7.0410
.my issue is that am able to connect to the VPN succesfully but when connected i cant ping nodes inside the VPN
whereas when i do the same test with a windows 7 and xp PCs , am able to ping and even remote desktop nodes.
someone help please ??

funniest thing is , after using my PC for two weeks and doing regular updates , am now able to ping and RDP to nodes
inside the VPN..:-)

Similar Messages

Windows 8.1 pro and VPN client 5.0.07.0290-k9

We are using windows 8.1 pro in our dell brand desktop. Our users access the client machine through vpn. We are using VPN client version 5.0.07.0290-k9.
That is working fine.
Issue:
I have a Cisco router RV325. I am Configured Easy vpn in my router.Then i am using the same cisco vpn client and the same OS.
Result is not getting ping. but vpn is connected good.

I'm no expert, but do you have ICMP allowed in your tunnel?

Vista and VPN Client Troubles

Hello. We are evaluating Windows Vista along with the VPN Client version 5.0.01.0600. Many of our VPN users are reporting that they are experiencing problems connecting VPN to the ASA 5520 firewall. We are experiencing the same problems with error such as "Reason 418: Unable to configure the firewall software." Also in the client's log we see:
3 08:11:49.845 08/07/07 Sev=Warning/2 IKE/0xE3000086
Invalid concentrator firewall configuration.
Is anyone else experiencing this problem and is there a workaround? Thanks in advance.

Fyi - I ended up opening up a TAC case for this (SR 606571713) and received the following information from the engineer:
"Either disable the firewall check on for that group on the VPN appliance or clear a custom DLL check looking for the Microsoft Firewall DLLS or use an alternative Firewall that is supported on Vista and by the VPN appliance.
CPP pushes will not work for any other Firewalls other then ZoneLabs, if or when ZoneLabs releases ZoneAlarm for Vista customers can install this to get CPP support.
For more reference on this BUG please go to the following link :
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCsi26229&Submit=Search
Note:This feature is not enabled because we are still waiting for the patch from ZoneLab for Vista vpn client."

I am using an early 2008 MacBook Pro and am having issues with it deleting text on its own (in word, emails, etc.). As I am typing it all of a sudden starts deleting and I can't stop it. What can I do?

I am using an early 2008 MacBook Pro and am having issues with it deleting text on its own (in word, emails, etc.). As I am typing it all of a sudden starts deleting and I can't stop it. This happened once before and it was due to a buldging battery pressing on the track pad. I checked the battery and it appears to be fine. What can I do?

Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a test, not a solution. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
Step 1
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is localized to your user account.
Enable guest logins* and log in as Guest. For instructions, launch the System Preferences application, select Help from the menu bar, and enter “Set up guest users” (without the quotes) in the search box. Don't use the Safari-only “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac.”
While logged in as Guest, you won’t have access to any of your personal files or settings. Applications will behave as if you were running them for the first time. Don’t be alarmed by this; it’s normal. If you need any passwords or other personal data in order to complete the test, memorize, print, or write them down before you begin.
Test while logged in as Guest. Same problem?
After testing, log out of the guest account and, in your own account, disable it if you wish. Any files you created in the guest account will be deleted automatically when you log out of it.
*Note: If you’ve activated “Find My Mac” or FileVault, then you can’t enable the Guest account. The “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac” is not the same. Create a new account in which to test, and delete it, including its home folder, after testing.
Step 2
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Boot in safe mode* and log in to the account with the problem. The instructions provided by Apple are as follows:
Shut down your computer, wait 30 seconds, and then hold down the shift key while pressing the power button.
When you see the gray Apple logo, release the shift key.
If you are prompted to log in, type your password, and then hold down the shift key again as you click Log in.
Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including wireless networking on certain Macs. The next normal boot may also be somewhat slow.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
*Note: If FileVault is enabled, or if a firmware password is set, or if the boot volume is a software RAID, you can’t boot in safe mode.
Test while in safe mode. Same problem?
After testing, reboot as usual (i.e., not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of steps 1 and 2.

I have just updated my computer to windows 8.1 pro and i dont see adobe acrobat pro x1

i have just updated my computer to windows 8.1 pro and i dont see adobe acrobat pro x1

Download CS3 products
Mylenium

Cisco vpn client issue on windows 8.1 pro

I am using Cisco RV325-k9 router, I am configure "Easy vpn" in this router.
Our some users use Windows 7 pro and others users use Windows 8.1 pro with Cisco vpn client version 5.0.070290.
Issue is VPN client connected but not access remote machine and ping on windows 8.1 pro machines. but Working fine on windows 7 pro.
But When i am using wifi through MTS wifi usb device then working fine.
Please find the attached screenshot of VPN Client Statistics.
Please give me a solution.
Regards
Sanjib

Hi Sanjib,
Cisco VPN clinet is not supported for the windows version 8.1. And also it is EOL announced. Might be the below mentioned work around might help you. Try this.
http://www.vmwareandme.com/2013/12/solved-windows-8-and-windows-81-cisco.html#.U9tCdxCrOxo
Regards
Karthik

Windows 8 Cisco VPN Client Issue

I connect to several of my customers with the Cisco VPN Client Version 5.0.07.0290 and all has been working fine. In the last week, virtually every Windows 8 machine has stopped working. The client connects fine, shows it's connected, but if I go to Status -> Statistics it just shows 0 in the Bytes Received and Sent. The Bypassed and Discarded increases, but I am unable to reach any system. Does anyone know what causes this or how to resolve it? This is a HUGE problem for me as all of the work we do for our customers is via their VPNs. Every non-Windows 8 PC still works fine. And these Windows 8 PCs have been working fine until just the last week. Browsing through, I've seen posts with this same issue, but none related to Windows 8 recently. They are all Windows 7, and my Windows 7 machines are working flawlessly.
Someone help!
Thanks,
Brian

Hi Brian,
IPSEC client on Windows 8 machine is not supported.
Cisco VPN Client 5.0.07 supports the following Microsoft OSs:
•Windows 7 on x64 (64-bit)
•Windows 7 on x86 (32-bit) only
•Windows Vista on both x86 (32-bit) and x64
•Windows XP on x86
VPN Client does not support the Tablet PC 2004/2005; and Windows 2000, NT, 98, and ME.
VPN Client supports smart card authentication on Windows 7, Vista, and XP. However, VPN Client does not support the ST Microelectronics smart card Model ST23YL80, and smart cards from the same family.
VPN Client supports up to one Ethernet adapter and one PPP adapter. It does not support the establishment of a VPN connection over a tethered link.
VPN Client 5.0.x is incompatible with the combination of Cisco Unified Video Advantage 2.1.2 and McAfee HIPS Patch 4 Build 688. To avoid system failures, uninstall either of these two applications, upgrade McAfee to the latest version, or use VPN Client 4.6.x.
To install the VPN Client, you need
•Pentium®-class processor or greater
•Microsoft TCP/IP installed. (Confirm via Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network > Protocols or Configuration.)
•50 MB hard disk space.
•128 MB RAM
(256 MB recommended)
•Administrator privileges
The VPN Client supports the following Cisco VPN devices:
•Cisco Series 5500 Adaptive Security Appliance, Version 7.0 or later.
•Cisco VPN 3000 Series Concentrator, Version 3.0 or later.
•Cisco PIX Firewall, Version 6.2.2(122) or Version 6.3(1).
•Cisco IOS Routers, Version 12.2(8)T or later.
you can get more information from following link:-
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/vpn_client/cisco_vpn_client/vpn_client5007/release/notes/vpnclient5007.html#wp63537
Regards,
Naresh

Windows 8 Pro 64bit, Aladdin eToken Pro, CISCO VPN-Client 5.0.07.0440 - Responding : Reason 403: Unable to contact the security gateway...

Windows 8 Pro 64bit, eToken (Aladdin with newest Safenet etoken-Client V 8.2.85.0) Pro (V.with Cisco Systems VPN Client Version 5.0.07.0440 -> VPN Error-Log :
VPN-Client Responding : Reason 403: Unable to contact the security gateway...
(Detailled VPN-Error-Log see attached)
Thanks in advance for any ideas or solution, its getting urgent !!

First, try TheGreenBow's online troubleshooter. If that doesn't work, you can try their general support or simply contact them directly.

Web based VPN issue wheras anyconnect and VPN client working fine

Experts,
We have Cisco ASA 5540 and im running into issues with accessing the webbased VPN(https://X.X.x.x).there are about 8 VPN profiles configured and im unable to login using any of the profiles whereas VPN client and Cisco Any connect are working fine. on accessing web based VPN after providing the login credentials and hit enter the page is getting refreshed and it throws me back to the same login page again. This is the Production ASA and i cannot run debug.
Kindly, provide me your valuable inputs.
Thank you!

Your problem is the NAT-config. First, the following line is not needed as RDP doesn't work ober UDP:
ip nat inside source static udp 192.168.10.136 3389 interface Dialer0 3389
Then, the following command causes the problems:
ip nat inside source static tcp 192.168.10.136 3389 interface Dialer0 3389
With that the router assumes that the server 192.168.10.136 should always be reached through the IP of dialer0 and does a translation.
There are a couple of ways to resolve the problem, but they all have some drawbacks ...
1) Only access the server through VPN. For that you just delete the NAT-statement above (the one with tcp) and you should be able to reach the server through the VPN.
2) Restrict the NAT to don't do a translation if a VPN-peer is accessing the server.
For that you need to attach a route-map to the NAT-statement. But that won't work with the "interface"-keyword in the NAT-Statement. But you can use this if you get a fixed IP from your provider.
3) Assign a second IP to the RDP-server. The original IP which is used in the NAT-statement is used for accessing the server without the VPN, the second IP is used for accessing the server through VPN.
Don't stop after you've improved your network! Improve the world by lending money to the working poor:
http://www.kiva.org/invitedby/karsteni

VPN Client Issue after Vista Upgrade

Not sure if this should be posted here, if not please let me know.
My organization has recently implemented Vista via an Upgrade-in-Place Process that takes an imaged system (Windows XP Pro - 32bit) and upgrades the system with a network image of Windows Vista Enterprise. Applications are left installed and herein lies my problem.
I'm using Cisco VPN Client 5.0.04, the client worked fine before the upgrade, after the upgrade, not so well.
While troubleshooting I noted the Cisco Systems VPN Adapter was no longer listed as being installed under Network Adapters in the Windows Device Manager, there was however an adapter, labled 6to4 adapter with an exclamation point. I went through the uninstall process for the Cisco VPN Client, rebooted and reinstalled. When trying to connect, I can use one of two pcf files (both are a back up of one another), the first connection profile goes through the motion of connection, tries to contact the security gateway, and states "Not Connected"
I enabled logging on the connection and tried again. Here's an excerpt from that log:
09:37:18.278 04/21/09 Sev=Warning/2 CERT/0xA3600038
Successfully added Key Usage fields to be matched.
7 09:37:19.792 04/21/09 Sev=Warning/2 CERT/0xA3600038
Successfully added Key Usage fields to be matched.
8 09:37:20.338 04/21/09 Sev=Warning/2 CERT/0xE3600001
Failed to launch application using cert pipe due to error: 0x800b010a.
9 09:37:20.338 04/21/09 Sev=Warning/2 IKE/0xE300009B
Failed to generate signature: Signature generation failed (SigUtil:97)
10 09:37:20.338 04/21/09 Sev=Warning/2 IKE/0xE300009B
Failed to build Signature payload (MsgHandlerMM:489)
11 09:37:20.338 04/21/09 Sev=Warning/2 IKE/0xE300009B
Failed to build MM msg5 (NavigatorMM:312)
12 09:37:20.338 04/21/09 Sev=Warning/2 IKE/0xE30000A7
Unexpected SW error occurred while processing Identity Protection (Main Mode) negotiator:(Navigator:2263)
Has anyone seen this behavior after an upgrade from XP to Vista? I'm I going to have to start with a fresh install? I appreciate any suggestions or advice.
Thanks,
Jimi

I finally figured out this problem and I feel it should at least be shared for another person who runs into this problem.
The problem was resolved by loading my personal certificates (the one that is read by the smart card reader and used to authenticate me on VPN) needed to be added to the personal certificates folder in the Local Machine layer.
I did this by opening up an MMC window --> Adding the certificates snap-in (in windows 7 it distinguishes 3 different layers, so choose the local user and the computer layer) --> and then copying the certificates in the personal folder located under Certificates - Current User into the personal folder located in Local Machine.
The most likely reason this happened to me is that the image I was working with had security settings blocking the certificates to be read at the current user level and not at the local machine level. Therefore, it's a problem with out image and the security policies put in place at the registry level and/or group policies placed in Active Directory. This is more of a workaround than an actual fix to the problem, but at least it pinpoints where the break is happening.
Now I can push the image back to the developers to review the security policies placed in the image.

64bit vpn client issue /error :reason -442:failed to enable virtual adapter.

Hi All of you ,
I m using vpn client for windows64bit - file name - vpnclient-winx64-msi-5.0.07.0290-k9.exe and installing it on windows 2003 server .
But while connecting via vpn client to f/w , Virtual Adapter is taking the ip address but not connecting .getting error message on screen -
reason -442:failed to enable virtual adapter.
Is it possible some configuration or image issue from ASA as its first time we are trying to use 64bit OS , vpn client for 32bit OS working fine .
Below are the logs from vpn clinet when i tried to connect to ASA5520 . Version 7.0(8) -
Cisco Systems VPN Client Version 5.0.07.0290
Copyright (C) 1998-2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Client Type(s): Windows, WinNT
Running on: 5.2.3790 Service Pack 2
Config file directory: C:\Program Files (x86)\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\
1      15:38:03.921 01/27/11 Sev=Info/4 CM/0x63100002
Begin connection process
2      15:38:03.937 01/27/11 Sev=Info/4 CM/0x63100004
Establish secure connection
3      15:38:03.937 01/27/11 Sev=Info/4 CM/0x63100024
Attempt connection with server "203.199.30.190"
4      15:38:04.125 01/27/11 Sev=Info/4 CM/0x6310000E
Established Phase 1 SA. 1 Crypto Active IKE SA, 0 User Authenticated IKE SA in the system
5      15:38:04.140 01/27/11 Sev=Info/4 CM/0x63100015
Launch xAuth application
6      15:38:09.515 01/27/11 Sev=Info/4 CM/0x63100017
xAuth application returned
7      15:38:09.515 01/27/11 Sev=Info/4 CM/0x6310000E
Established Phase 1 SA. 1 Crypto Active IKE SA, 1 User Authenticated IKE SA in the system
8      15:38:10.562 01/27/11 Sev=Info/4 CM/0x63100019
Mode Config data received
9      15:38:10.781 01/27/11 Sev=Warning/2 CVPND/0xE340002C
Unable to enable the 64-bit VA after timeout
10     15:38:10.781 01/27/11 Sev=Warning/3 CVPND/0xE3400029
The Client failed to enable the Virtual Adapter on 64-bit Windows
11     15:38:10.781 01/27/11 Sev=Warning/2 CM/0xE310000A
The virtual adapter failed to enable
12     15:38:10.781 01/27/11 Sev=Info/6 CM/0x6310003A
Unable to restore route changes from file.
13     15:38:10.781 01/27/11 Sev=Info/6 CM/0x63100037
The routing table was returned to original state prior to Virtual Adapter
14     15:38:10.859 01/27/11 Sev=Info/4 CM/0x63100035
The Virtual Adapter was disabled
15     15:38:10.859 01/27/11 Sev=Warning/2 IKE/0xE300009B
Failed to active IPSec SA: Unable to enable Virtual Adapter (NavigatorQM:936)
16     15:38:10.859 01/27/11 Sev=Warning/2 IKE/0xE30000A7
Unexpected SW error occurred while processing Quick Mode negotiator:(Navigator:2263)
17     15:38:11.546 01/27/11 Sev=Info/4 CM/0x63100012
Phase 1 SA deleted before first Phase 2 SA is up cause by "Unknown". 0 Crypto Active IKE SA, 0 User Authenticated IKE SA in the system
18     15:38:11.546 01/27/11 Sev=Info/5 CM/0x63100025
Initializing CVPNDrv
19     15:38:11.578 01/27/11 Sev=Info/6 CM/0x63100046
Set tunnel established flag in registry to 0.
20     15:38:40.953 01/27/11 Sev=Info/4 CM/0x63100002
Begin connection process
21     15:38:40.953 01/27/11 Sev=Warning/2 CVPND/0xA3400019
Error binding socket: -21. (DRVIFACE:1234)
22     15:38:40.968 01/27/11 Sev=Info/4 CM/0x63100004
Establish secure connection
23     15:38:40.968 01/27/11 Sev=Info/4 CM/0x63100024
Attempt connection with server "203.199.30.190"
24     15:38:41.156 01/27/11 Sev=Info/4 CM/0x6310000E
Established Phase 1 SA. 1 Crypto Active IKE SA, 0 User Authenticated IKE SA in the system
25     15:38:41.171 01/27/11 Sev=Info/4 CM/0x63100015
Launch xAuth application
26     15:39:08.031 01/27/11 Sev=Info/4 CM/0x63100017
xAuth application returned
27     15:39:08.046 01/27/11 Sev=Info/4 CM/0x6310000E
Established Phase 1 SA. 1 Crypto Active IKE SA, 1 User Authenticated IKE SA in the system
28     15:39:09.093 01/27/11 Sev=Info/4 CM/0x63100019
Mode Config data received
29     15:39:09.312 01/27/11 Sev=Warning/2 CVPND/0xE340002C
Unable to disable the 64-bit VA after timeout
30     15:39:09.312 01/27/11 Sev=Warning/3 CVPND/0xE340002A
The Client failed to disable the Virtual Adapter on 64-bit Windows
31     15:39:19.937 01/27/11 Sev=Warning/3 CVPND/0xA340000D
The virtual adapter was not recognized by the operating system.
32     15:39:19.937 01/27/11 Sev=Warning/2 CM/0xE310000A
The virtual adapter failed to enable
33     15:39:19.937 01/27/11 Sev=Info/6 CM/0x6310003A
Unable to restore route changes from file.
34     15:39:19.937 01/27/11 Sev=Info/6 CM/0x63100037
The routing table was returned to original state prior to Virtual Adapter
35     15:39:20.109 01/27/11 Sev=Warning/2 CVPND/0xE340002C
Unable to disable the 64-bit VA after timeout
36     15:39:20.109 01/27/11 Sev=Warning/3 CVPND/0xE340002A
The Client failed to disable the Virtual Adapter on 64-bit Windows
37     15:39:20.281 01/27/11 Sev=Warning/2 CVPND/0xE340002C
Unable to disable the 64-bit VA after timeout
38     15:39:20.281 01/27/11 Sev=Warning/3 CVPND/0xE340002A
The Client failed to disable the Virtual Adapter on 64-bit Windows
39     15:39:20.578 01/27/11 Sev=Warning/2 CVPND/0xE340002C
Unable to disable the 64-bit VA after timeout
40     15:39:20.578 01/27/11 Sev=Warning/3 CVPND/0xE340002A
The Client failed to disable the Virtual Adapter on 64-bit Windows
41     15:39:20.953 01/27/11 Sev=Warning/2 CVPND/0xE340002C
Unable to disable the 64-bit VA after timeout
42     15:39:20.953 01/27/11 Sev=Warning/3 CVPND/0xE340002A
The Client failed to disable the Virtual Adapter on 64-bit Windows
43     15:39:21.437 01/27/11 Sev=Info/4 CM/0x63100035
The Virtual Adapter was disabled
44     15:39:21.437 01/27/11 Sev=Warning/2 IKE/0xE300009B
Failed to active IPSec SA: Unable to enable Virtual Adapter (NavigatorQM:936)
45     15:39:21.437 01/27/11 Sev=Warning/2 IKE/0xE30000A7
Unexpected SW error occurred while processing Quick Mode negotiator:(Navigator:2263)
46     15:39:22.046 01/27/11 Sev=Info/4 CM/0x63100012
Phase 1 SA deleted before first Phase 2 SA is up cause by "Unknown". 0 Crypto Active IKE SA, 0 User Authenticated IKE SA in the system
47     15:39:22.046 01/27/11 Sev=Info/5 CM/0x63100025
Initializing CVPNDrv
48     15:39:22.062 01/27/11 Sev=Info/6 CM/0x63100046
Set tunnel established flag in registry to 0.
release notes for vpn client 64bit -
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/vpn_client/cisco_vpn_client/vpn_client5007/release/notes/vpnclient5007.html#wp63537

Hi Anisha ,
Exact version of OS is "Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64" .
I need supported cisco vpn client for this OS .
=========
Thanx 4 reply .
Raj

IPhone VPN client issues

1. Even if you key in a password for the VPN client, putting the phone to sleep will cause the password to be cleared, requiring you to retype it the next time you start the client.
2. the only place to type alphanumerics in for the password is on the VPN setup screen, if you just slide the VPN switch to On, you are presented with a numbers only dial pad
3. The PPTP VPN client only recognizes maximum security, setting to either automatic or none will just hop back to maximum on save.
4. The network stack doesn't allow you to easily set up special DNS servers for the VPN connection (the equivalent under OS X is to go into System Preferences, Network and select the VPN (PPTP) adapter and enter the DNS information there.
Since we use VPN to secure our wireless network, that means our iPhone users are unable to use WiFi at the office.
iPhone Windows XP
Dell Optiplex GX620 Windows 2000
iPhone Windows 2000

Scott,
You're correct (mostly). I've experienced the same issues and have tried to work around them as follows:
1) Use a numeric password for the VPN user account. Of course, you'll have to enter it each time (did they even test this?) but at least it works.
4) Depending on your VPN device you should be able to set the DNS addresses via that. I'm using a Cisco ASA and set the DNS via the Group Policy for the DefaultRAGroup.
The bottom line? iPhone and VPN are not friends. Moreover, the iPhone has no EAP support wireless authentication. I'm a huge Apple fan but that is just stupid.

Windows 8.1 Pro and hppiw.exe

Hi,
I'm trying to install on my new PC (Windows 8.1 Pro 64bit) the drivers needed to use an Officejet Pro K850 printer installed on our LAN.
From HP website I downloaded hppiw.exe as suggested but I cannot make it run.
After double-click it starts to look for devices and then suddenly exits without any alert.
Windows Event Viewer shows 2 new entries:
Application error: 1000
Exeption code: 0xc0000005
Offset error 0x0000196b
Windows Error Reporting
Bucket errato -498820676, tipo 1
Nome evento: APPCRASH
Risposta: Non disponibile
ID CAB: 0
Firma problema:
P1: hppiw.exe
P2: 3.1.0.19
P3: 521742c3
P4: hppiw.exe
P5: 3.1.0.19
P6: 521742c3
P7: c0000005
P8: 0000196b
My Lenovo laptop every day tells me it found a new printer (K850) but when I try to install it it says I don't have any driver for that.
Any hint to solve the problem?
Thanks

Hi @Lucas-BS
There is no full feature software and driver for Windows 8 let alone 8.1. You can try an in-OS driver. Please take a look at the instructions for Windows 8, they may help even though you have 8.1; Install a Windows 8 Driver with Windows Update.
I hope this helps.
If you still can not get the printer to work with your computer, I suggest calling us. we might be able to get you a discount on a newer model. If you are in Canada or US call 800 474 6836, or you can Contact HP Worldwide.
Please click the Thumbs up icon below to thank me for responding.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Please click “Accept as Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.
Sunshyn2005 - I work on behalf of HP

Windows 8.1 pro pptp vpn does not show disconnect option

I just installed Windows 8.1 PRO on my PC.
Formatted it, installed right from scratch.
Once I created my login, I then created a connection to my office VPN server.
Office VPN server is a ISA server which allows PPTP based VPN.
Well, I am able to connect and do everything that I want.
But I dont see a DISCONNECT option at all.
The metro interface after the connection is made also does not show status as "connected". It shows "connect" instead.
If you go to network and sharing center and then into adapter settings you can see you VPN connection. but the "status" column does not show "connected" but instead shows the same name of the vpn connection as seen in the "Name"
column!!
Right clicking that active connection does not show "disconnect", but shows "connect/disconnect".
Then I realized that after double clicking that VPN connection you can then see the status window, where a disconnect button does exists and clicking that does disconnect the VPN.
But this is crazy.
Why do we now have to go so deep, just to disconnect!
This never happens in windows 7, windows 7 with SP1, Windows 8
This is new to Windows 8.1
Anyone else seen this? Is there a solution ?
konkani

I just installed Windows 8.1 PRO on my PC.
Formatted it, installed right from scratch.
Once I created my login, I then created a connection to my office VPN server.
Office VPN server is a ISA server which allows PPTP based VPN.
Well, I am able to connect and do everything that I want.
But I dont see a DISCONNECT option at all.
The metro interface after the connection is made also does not show status as "connected". It shows "connect" instead.
If you go to network and sharing center and then into adapter settings you can see you VPN connection. but the "status" column does not show "connected" but instead shows the same name of the vpn connection as seen in the "Name" column!!
Right clicking that active connection does not show "disconnect", but shows "connect/disconnect".
Then I realized that after double clicking that VPN connection you can then see the status window, where a disconnect button does exists and clicking that does disconnect the VPN.
But this is crazy.
Why do we now have to go so deep, just to disconnect!
This never happens in windows 7, windows 7 with SP1, Windows 8
This is new to Windows 8.1
Anyone else seen this? Is there a solution ?
konkani
BUMP!
konkani

Windows 8.1 Pro join to domain issues....

We bought some Windows 8.1 laptops and purchased the upgrade to the Pro version. When I attempt to join the laptops to the domain, it prompts me for domain credentials, I enter them, and I get an error....
Changing the Primary Domain DNS name of this computer to "mydomain.com" failed.
The name will remain "mydomain.com". The error was:
The specified domain either does not exist or could not be contacted.
Of course, the domain DOES exist and we have plenty of Windows 7 workstations signed into it just fine. I hit OK then login to the laptop using a domain account. At this point, I get an error telling me that no logon servers are available to authenticate.
This is a Windows 2008 domain controlled environment. Everything works fine otherwise for the Windows 7 systems, only these Windows 8.1 systems are having any issues. The new laptops are even showing up in DNS on the domain controller.
Any ideas what I might be missing? Is there something special about joining Windows 8.1 Pro systems to a domain?

OK; took a couple of more days than planned to get back on site. We're continuing to do testing, but here's the IPConfig /ALL that was requested. 10.0.0.1 is the gateway, 10.0.0.10 is the DC. The laptop is "Me-L" and the domain is "mydomain.com".
The below was pulled after getting IP information assigned via DHCP. The laptop is not joined to the domain at the moment and login is a local account.
Windows IP Configuration
Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : Me-L
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . : mydomain.com
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : mydomain.com
Wireless LAN adapter Local Area Connection* 3:
Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : A0-88-69-46-A4-CF
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
Ethernet adapter Bluetooth Network Connection:
Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Bluetooth Device (Personal Area Network)
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : A0-88-69-46-A4-D2
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
Ethernet adapter Ethernet:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : mydomain.com
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek PCIe FE Family Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : EC-F4-BB-9C-36-56
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 10.0.0.108(Preferred)
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Thursday, August 21, 2014 11:29:52 AM
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Wednesday, August 27, 2014 11:29:50 AM
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 10.0.0.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 10.0.0.10
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 10.0.0.10
10.0.0.10
NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Enabled
Wireless LAN adapter Wi-Fi:
Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : A0-88-69-46-A4-CE
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

Windows 8.1 pro and vpn client issue

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for