How to Fix the VPN Error in Windows 10

VPN stands for Virtual Private Network, and it works as the privacy utility tool for the people who wish to secure their online data. It prevents their data from getting misused on various online platforms.

But in recent days, various errors are arising based on VPN utility program. It is easy to troubleshoot various VPN problems if you know the process of fixing a particular issue.

Here are numerous problems and their specific fixing solutions based on your VPN. If you wish to fix the VPN issue, then you can follow these instructions:

General VPN Issues 

Modifying VPN Registry

In case a registry fails to connect to the subsystem, then it indicates a faulty registry. Here, you have to modify your existing registry.

 If you wish to follow this Registry method, then you have to abide by these instructions:

1. First of all, we recommend you to take a full backup of your current registry as your system may lose sensitive data.
2. Then, press the Win + R keys simultaneously.
3. A search box will open. Type “Regedit” there.
4. Now hit the “Enter” tab.
5. Tap on the “OK” button.
6. After few moments, a Registry Editor window will launch, and then navigate to the “HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings” option. It will be on the left side section.
7. Next, you have to right-click on the option which reads “Internet Settings”.
8. Then, select “New” and after that, tap on “Key” option.
9. Now, type “GlobalUserOffline” in the text bar as your fresh key. Then select the same option.
10. Go to the right-side panel and then double-tap the “DWORD” in order to launch its properties page.
11. Next, you have to type “1” under the field for value data and hit the “OK” tab to save the changes.
12. After completing these steps, you have to shut the “Registry Editor” window and make sure that the Cisco program is properly running.

Checking Cisco AnyConnect under Compatibility Mode

The Cisco Compatibility mode enables the user to run any earlier software smoothly on Windows 10.

If you wish to use the Cisco under this mode, then you should follow these important instructions:

1. Firstly, search for the “Cisco AnyConnect” shortcut and then hit the right tap on it.
2. Then, select the “properties” tab.
3. After that, tap on the “Compatibility” option.
4. Now, mark the box which says “Run this program in compatibility mode for” and then choose any earlier Windows edition.
5. After that, press the “Apply” tab.
6. Finally, hit the “OK” button to troubleshoot the issue.

We hope that this issue may be removed. If not, follow any other method.

Removing WAN Miniport’s IP, IPv6 and PPTP Version Devices 

1. First of all, tap the Window + X keys together.
2. Now, you have to select the “Device Manager” option from the given list.
3. Next, navigate to the “View” tab and hit it to launch the particular window. The view is tab is located on Device Manager Page.
4. Then, you have to tap on “Show Hidden Devices” option.
5. Now, you have to hit all the WAN Miniport devices and then remove all there.

Downloading Cisco VPN Program

1. First of all, install the recent version of “Cisco VPN” software program. Avoid using the particular installed set up file.
2. After that, you have to install the DNE program from Cisco and then download it. You have to make sure to get the 32 or 64-bit edition of DNE Software so that it looks similar to your particular OS.
3. Now download your DNE software once again.
4. Next, download the Cisco VPN file.

Detecting and Deactivating the Connection 

Diagnosing the connection is another way of troubleshooting various VPN issues on Win 10.

If you wish to fix the VPN issue by detecting your connection, then follow these offered steps:

1. Firstly, hit the Win + X keys simultaneously.
2. Now, choose the option of “Network Connection” from the available menu.
3. Once the Network Connections box open, search for the VPN connection of your system.
4. Then, you have to right-click on “Network Connection”.
5. After that, select the “Diagnose” option from the available choices inside the menu.
6. Wait until the scan completes.
7. In case, you still find the issue related to your VPN, then right-click your VPN connection and then hit the “Disable” option there.
8. Now, you have to wait for a little. Then, you can enable the connection by undergoing the same procedures as mentioned above.

Restarting the Tunneling Engine Feature of LogMeIn Hamachi

The restarting method of LogMeIn Hamachi to troubleshoot the VPN related issue is effective and easy to use. It is applicable only when you use the LogMeIn as your particular VPN program.

If you wish to fix your VPN related issues with the LogMeIn method, follow these under mentioned steps:

1. First of all, hit the Windows + R keys together.
2. Then type “services.msc” in the provided text box.
3. After that, hit the “OK” tab or alternatively, you can press the “Enter” key.
4. Once the windows related to “Services” appears, search for the Hamachi engine services. Then double-tap the option.
5. Next, hit the “Stop” tab in case the service is under running mode.
6. Now, wait a bit, and after that, begin the service again by hitting the “Start” tab.

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