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The program is sometimes distributed under different names, such as 'VPN Client', 'Cisco Systems VPN Client', 'T-Mobile VPN Client'. The latest version of the program can be installed on PCs running Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10, both 32 and 64-bit. Our antivirus scan shows that this download is safe. Home Cisco Cisco Services & TechnologiesInstall & Fix Cisco VPN Client on Windows 10 (32 & 64 Bit). Fix Reason 442: Failed to enable Virtual Adapter. Hot Downloads. Web Vulnerability Scanner. Download and install the Cisco VPN client (32 or 64 bit).
Cisco VPN client (IPsec) does not support 64bit Windows.
Worse, Cisco does not even plan to release a 64-bit version, instead they say that
'For x64 (64-bit) Windows support, you must utilize Cisco's next-generation Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client.'
But SSL VPN licences cost extra. For example, most new ASA firewalls come with plenty of IPSec VPN licences but only a few SSL VPN licences.
What alternatives do you have for 64-bit Windows? So far, I know two:
- 32-bit Cisco VPN Client on a virtualmachine
- NCP Secure Entry Client on 64-bit Windows
Any other suggestions or experiences?
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Hmm, nobody mentioned Shrew Soft VPN Client yet ? It's a free (as in beer) and cross platform VPN client that compatible with Windows 64 bit. Although free, but support from the author has been great. Currently it doesn't support hybrid xauth+certificate mode but the feature will come soon.
Lancom also provides a 64 bit VPN Client for Windows, but IMO they just resell/rebrand NCP's Client.
You can also try TheGreenBow VPN Client, which is a bit cheaper (56 EUR) than NCP/Lancom's client.
Doug LuxemI just tried this free IPsec VPN client, it works well in vista x64 and win 7 RC x64. I was also able to import a cisco .pcf directly into shrew. Just select the pcf file and import.
www.shrew.net/software
Shrew has supports for windows, linux and BSD
There is no need to buy NCP
Cisco now supports the 64-bit OS with an IPsec VPN client, see Release Notes for Cisco VPN Client, Release 5.0.07.
Peter MortensenOn our Cisco VPN, we have Point-to-Point Tunnel Protocol (PPTP) tunneling method configured which allows us to use the native Windows client. That's the only way we've been able to get Vista 64-bit users to connect.
I am using Windows 7 RC 64-bit and I run the Cisco VPN client in 'Virtual XP' mode. It works great, pretty seamless. Probably doesn't help you much right now, but good to know you can use it when Windows 7 is released.
The Shrew Soft VPN Client is awesome. Just make sure to go with the Windows 7 supported version (currently 2.1.5-rc-3) if you are installing on Windows 7. Otherwise you'll get a BSOD during the install.
Cisco has an official 64-bit VPN client in beta:
In addition to serving as a general maintenance release, the Cisco VPN Client 5.0.7 beta is compatible with Windows 7 & Windows Vista 64-bit environments. A 64-bit specific compatible image is available for installation on these platforms.
Please have communicate feedback (both positive and problems) to cvc-beta@cisco.com.
Key Capabilities available for Beta Testing:New Platform support – Windows 7 & Windows Vista 64-bit platform compatibilitySoftware Access: http://tools.cisco.com/support/downloads/go/Redirect.x?mdfid=281940730 (under 5.BETA)Software is available for download by any customer with a Cisco.com SMARTnet™ enabled login.
There are currently no plans to support Windows XP 64 bit in the VPN client.
The Version 5 clients no longer have the integrated stateful firewall, you need to add a 3rd party firewall if desired.
Use OpenVPN. It's open source, rock solid, very flexible and cross platform.
David SchmittDavid SchmittCisco released a new licensing model around May/June called AnyConnect Essentials that is a significantly cheaper alternative than the original SSL VPN licensing. Street price for the ASA5510 is $105. This is for the full 250 users, not per user.
I have got Shrew Soft 2.1.5-RC4 working with our Cisco VPN Concentrator 3005, on both Windows Vista Ultimate 64 bit and Windows 7 Professional 64 bit.
I had to set up a new profile on the VPN concentrator that used pre shared keys rather than a certificate for each user.
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Then on a spare x86 laptop, I installed the traditional Cisco client 5.x, made sure I could connect to the new profile. Then I exported the PCF file and imported it into the Shrew Soft x64 client. Everything worked!
But SSL VPN licences cost extra.
Really? We recently switched to 64-bit desktops, and hence switched from the Cisco IPSec client to Cisco AnyConnect, and we were not required to pay any additional licenses.
Do you have a Cisco rep? You might want to take it up with them.
PortmanPortmanI'm using VPNC Front End on XP, Vista 32/64 and Seven and both 32 and 64 bit.http://sourceforge.net/projects/vpncfe/
It also can impost cisco'd PCF file with VPN cinfig data.
Install this tool as admin and Run it as admin, on both Vista/Win7. While you are on Win7, run it in compatibility mod as Vista, if you have problems.
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Cisco has a beta out that works with the 64bit version of Windows 7. I downloaded it and tested it out.. it worked for me.
Cisco link for Cisco VPN Client v5.0.7 betahttp://tools.cisco.com/support/downloads/go/Redirect.x?mdfid=281940730
hope this helps!Lid
2010-04-13, a 64-bit client (not beta) can be found at Download Software, Cisco VPN Client v5.x, Release 5.0.07.0290.
Peter MortensenWe contacted the Cisco support a few weeks ago and this week we just received the Cisco VPN Client 5.0.07 BETA for Windows X64, not SSL VPN or Cisco AnyConnect - the real IPsec client.
If you have a valid support contract, maybe just try to get and use this beta.
It works great!
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Peter MortensenMy first reaction was why not use Microsoft's VPN?
You have the client, and you have the server.
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Having been discontinued back in 2011, it shouldn’t come as a shock that the Cisco VPN client isn’t supported by Windows 10. In fact, you would be lucky to get it working with Windows 8.1 since Cisco itself has stated in the past that the last supported operating system for its VPN client was Windows 7.
Nevertheless, there is a well-known, but somewhat vexatious, workaround that will get the client working on up to the Windows 10 Creators Update released back in the spring. It hasn’t been confirmed whether this loophole will work stably with the latest Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, released earlier this year, though, so your best bet is to avoid updating for now in this case.
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Otherwise, you can do what Cisco itself recommends and download the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client v4.x, which handles VPN functions in addition to offering a wide range of extra features such as malware protection. The problem is that some people don’t want all of the fluff and would rather keep on keepin’ on with their existing VPN client.
For those users, we suggest you follow this guide to its celebratory end to get the now-defunct Cisco VPN client working with a version of Microsoft’s desktop operating system that’s still regularly supported by its maker – namely Windows 10.
Installing the right programs
Okay, it’s time to get the Cisco VPN client up and running with Windows 10. We’ll restate this point just to make it doubly clear: this is only confirmed as working with builds up to version 15063 of Windows 10, or the Creators Update.
What’s more, it’s suggested that you uninstall the Cisco VPN client before you dare install Windows 10 Creators Update. If you don’t, you might wind up scrambling around for the proper registry files to delete before your system will let you install the product again using the MSI file we’ll discuss later on. So if you haven’t already, uninstall the Cisco VPN client now.
Now let’s download and install the SonicWall VPN client found here. In doing so, you’ll want to ensure the Windows executable you retrieve is the latest version of either the 32- or 64-bit client or it might not work as anticipated. After that, download the Cisco VPN client itself from Dropbox, but we couldn’t get a download to initiate from the latter (perhaps you’ll have more luck).
If you opt for the Dropbox route, make sure you select ‘Direct download’ rather than ‘Save to my Dropbox’. Note that you don’t have to sign up for a Dropbox account to access this file despite the web client prompting you to. In fact, you can continue to download the Windows executable installer without signing up for a new account or logging into an existing one.
With the EXE file downloaded, you’re going to have to make some changes before you can actually perform an installation of the Cisco VPN client. First off, you’re probably going to run into an error claiming that the file isn’t supported by your version of Windows.
To bypass this, unzip the file using file compression software like WinZip or 7-Zip and extract it to some place memorable like your desktop. Then, if you’re like us, you’ll encounter another issue: the freshly unzipped file will be an unopenable MST file, which luckily we have a stupidly easy fix for. Right click and change the MST portion of the file name to MSI – it’s that simple.
From there, double-click the newly converted vpnclient_setup.msi to finally begin the install wizardry. Click Next until you’re finished, then, as instructed, click Finish.
Editing the registry
Once you’ve made your way through the Cisco VPN client install wizard, it’s time to break out everyone’s favorite registry editor, namely Regedit. In Windows 10, you can access Regedit by typing it into the search bar (to the right of the Start button) or by using the shortcut Win + R and typing Regedit there. Whatever your preference, open Regedit.
Next – you guessed it – you’re going to make a quick registry edit. At one time, this step was optional, but since the Creators Update arrived, it’s pretty much mandatory in most cases.
With Regedit open, locate the registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and click the drop-down icon. Then do this again for System, CurrentControlSet, Services, and finally, CVirtA.
From there, double-click DisplayName and change the value data to “Cisco Systems VPN Adapter” (without quotes) if you’re using the x86 32-bit version of the software or “Cisco Systems VPN Adapter for 64-bit Windows” (again, without quotes) if you’re on the 64-bit version.
For reference, the original value data entry should look like this:
32-bit (x86): @oem8.ifn,%CVirtA_Desc%;Cisco Systems VPN Adapter
64-bit (x64): @oem8.ifn,%CVirtA_Desc%;Cisco Systems VPN Adapter for 64-bit Windows
Once you’ve made the appropriate changes to your registry, restart Windows and you’re done.
The Cisco VPN client should now work as expected in Windows 10. However, if you’re continuing to run into trouble, we have a few extra steps you can take in the section below dedicated to troubleshooting.
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Troubleshooting and post-installation
If you’re still having trouble installing, running or using the Cisco VPN client with Windows 10, our best advice is to backtrack.
Most commonly, users will neglect to install the SonicWall client first, resulting in Error 433 when they try to connect. If this is happening to you, go back and install SonicWall prior to the Cisco VPN client, so that you have a DNE Lightweight filter ingrained in your system.
Once you’ve gone through and installed both programs – unzipping and renaming the Cisco VPN client installer in the process – edited the registry and rebooted your machine, you can go ahead and remove SonicWall in Settings > Add or remove programs, or in Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Restart your computer again and the Cisco VPN client should still work.
If you’ve done everything in this guide (and in your power) to get the Cisco VPN client up and running in Windows 10 with no success, as a last resort you can reset all networking in Windows 10. This can be accomplished rather effortlessly.
First, run Command Prompt with administrative privileges by right-clicking it in the search bar and selecting “Run as administrator.” Then type “netcfg -d” (without quotes). Press enter. Reboot. That’s all there is to it.
If you’re still having issues, feel free to contact the author on Twitter and we’ll do what we can to help.
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