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I read this question already Alternative to Cisco VPN Client on Windows 10 and it only shows how to install Cisco VPN Client on Windows 10, which does not work anymore since the latest update of Windows 10 by the time this question asked.

I used Cisco VPN Client for some months on Windows 10. However, since the latest Windows 10 update, the program is removed by the Windows. Even though I can see that the process is still running based on the task manager.

I need a similar software like Cisco VPN Client on Windows 10 which has the options to input the Group and User Authentication as shown on this Picture.

I know Cisco has newer VPN program, Cisco Anyconnect, but it does not have the options to input that information. I also tried FortiClient, SoftEther, and ShrewSoft, but the configuration is much more complex than Cisco VPN Client.

How to configure other VPN Client program to work like Cisco VPN Client for Windows 10? To be able to make a VPN connection using pre-shared key (User ID and Group ID).


EDIT

ShrewSoft VPN Client can make a VPN Connection using preshared key as described on this answer

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  • Software recomendations are specifically not on topic here at Superuser. Have you tried to simply install the Cisco VPN client? While its true that normally, if software is removed, it actually is incompatible. It is worth a try to at least try to install it to verify that fact.
    – Ramhound
    Sep 26, 2016 at 12:42
  • I already installed Cisco VPN Client before. This software is actually not compatible with Win10, but there is some workaround that you can find on internet. It is exactly the same with the answer on the link I mentioned on my question. but since the last update, it does not work anymore.
    – weha
    Sep 26, 2016 at 12:47
  • I see no reason, the work around would be verision specific, but if it does not work then you are indeed out of luck on the incompatible software. With that said, software recomendations are still not on topic here at Superuser, there are SE websites where it is on topic.
    – Ramhound
    Sep 26, 2016 at 12:51
  • I didn't know that there is actually Software Recommendation SE. Sorry for that. Is it possible to migrate this question?
    – weha
    Sep 26, 2016 at 12:54

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I have encountered this problem. Probably CISCO VPN will get updated, but until then, I recommend you use SoftEther VPN Client because it still works after the latest windows updates.

To fix the CISCO VPN compatibility itself, do this:

  • Download the vpnclient-winx64-msi-5.0.07.0290-k9.exe (for x64). This can be found online if you don't have it.

  • Use 7-Zip to extract the .exe file (vpnclient_setup.msi is what you need from the archive)

  • Go to the Control Panel --> Programs --> Programs and Features, find the Cisco Systems VPN Client in the list of programs, and use the repair option.

  • The repair will ask you for an MSI source, point it to the vpnclient_setup.msi you extracted in Step 2.

  • Temporary ignore the "Failed to Enable Virtual Adapter" error.

  • To fix this error, go to the Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\CVirtA and change the DisplayName value to Cisco Systems VPN Adapter for 64-bit Windows , because the original naming interferes with the driver detection. Any name should do as long as it has no special characters.

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  • I believe Cisco VPN client won't be updated based on its official website. Thank you for your answer. SoftEther looks promising. Gonna try it later on my Win10 machine and will let you know.
    – weha
    Sep 26, 2016 at 12:40
  • Unfortunately, SoftEther also does not work. I don't really know computer network, but maybe because the server configured with Cisco so it can be only accessed by Cisco VPN Client?
    – weha
    Sep 26, 2016 at 14:13
  • @weha - Have you confirmed if your Cisco hardware is configured to only accept Cisco VPN clients?
    – Ramhound
    Sep 26, 2016 at 16:20
  • SoftEther is pretty complex to configure for inexperienced users. Try downloading the exact version of CISCO VPN I've stated in the answer and install it as described.
    – Overmind
    Sep 27, 2016 at 4:44
  • @Ramhound honestly I don't know whether the the hardware is configured that way. I'm just the user and only know how to use it, not configure it. Overmind, I was not actually looking for another workaround for Cisco VPN Client, but maybe I can try it later.
    – weha
    Sep 27, 2016 at 10:15

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