Vpn Client For Windows 8

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Anyone running Windows 8 out there with the latest Cisco VPN client? Same house, same local network, I can vpn to my ASA at work with Windows 7 just fine and access everything I need.

If you have Cisco VPN Client installed in Windows 8.1, you are likely receiving a 'Failed to Enable Virtual Adapter' error when trying to connect. This fix should resolve the issue.

5 Steps total

Windows

Step 1: Open Registry Editor

- Right click on the 'Start' button in the bottom left corner of the desktop mode.

- Select 'Run'. Type 'regedit' in the run window, and click 'ok'

(Alternately, you can press the 'Windows' key on your keyboard, then type 'regedit'. Regedit should appear on the left.)

Step 2: Navigate to the Cisco VPN Client registry key

- In registry editor, navigate to the following location:

HKLMSystemCurrentControlSetServicesCVirtA

Step 3: Check the 'DisplayName' Key

Cisco Vpn Client For Windows 8 1

- In the right pane, double click on the 'DisplayName' key. It should read 'Cisco Systems VPN Adapter' for 32 bit systems, or 'Cisco Systems VPN Adapter for 64-bit Windows' for 64 bit systems. If it says anything else, copy/paste the correct info in to the key.
- Click 'OK'.

Step 4: Reboot the PC

Step 5: Verify that Cisco VPN Client is Able to Connect

Free Vpn Client For Windows 8

It seems that the current Cisco VPN Client is not fully compatible with Windows 8.1. This fix should fix any issues.

6 Comments

  • Jalapeno
    NapcoTech Apr 8, 2014 at 06:48pm

    This was a great help. Thanks Ryan for the share.

  • Tabasco
    Facepalm May 1, 2014 at 08:38pm

    Can't up-spice this enough. Saved me from re-imaging my company lappy back down to Win7.

  • Sonora
    jrossouw Nov 15, 2014 at 05:33pm

    Great - Thank you for the advice Ryan, helps me a lot!!!

  • Poblano
    Jason G. Mar 11, 2015 at 04:33pm

    I have also found that putting the executable vpnui in compatibility mode (windows 8) for all users works as well.

  • Pimiento
    AllanCV Apr 21, 2015 at 11:58am

    Last month encountered issue in VPN. it connects but can't access anything (windows 8.1Pro). i tried with Windows 7 it is perfectly fine. Hope somebody can help me!

  • Jalapeno
    nickbo Aug 10, 2015 at 09:25am

    If this doesn't work, try this. It works for me:
    http://www.firewall.cx/cisco-technical-knowledgebase/cisco-services-tech/847-cisco-vpn-client-troubleshoot.html

Windows 8.1 Vpn

8.1

A VPN (virtual private network) connection provides you with extra security when you’re on the road, allowing you to easily access your desktop PC’s data. Follow these steps to create and use a VPN connection:

Cisco Vpn Client For Windows 8

  1. Display the Charms bar, click Search, and then click Settings.

  2. Type VPN into the Search box.

  3. Click the Set Up a Virtual Private Network (VPN) Connection button in the Search results pane.

    The Create a VPN Connection wizard appears.

  4. Enter the following information:

    • The VPN server address, provided by your network administrator or displayed by your home network’s host PC (such as 157.54.0.1), into the Internet Address text box

      This address can also be in the form of a host name in good ol’ English (like mlcbooks.com).

    • A descriptive name to help you keep track of the connection (such as MLC Books VPN Client), in the Destination Name text box

  5. (Optional) If you want to allow other user accounts on your PC to use this connection, select the Allow Other People to Use This Connection check box.

    As Windows 8 indicates with the “shield” security icon, allowing anyone with access to your PC to use a VPN connection might not be a good idea. Unless more than one user account on your computer has to have this VPN connection, leave this check box deselected and prudently keep your VPN connection to yourself!

  6. Click Create.

    Windows 8 creates the connection and displays it under the Networks heading in the Charms bar.