How to fix ‘Windows 11 VPN not working’ issue – Guide
Many people use a VPN to protect their online anonymity or access secure networks. However, network issues can prevent successful connection, resulting in pages not loading or an inability to connect to a VPN-enabled network.
Having trouble connecting to a VPN on Windows 11/10? This article provides solutions to common issues, from a simple DNS release to updating record items. Get the details here.
VPN does not work on Windows 11/10
How to fix it:
1]Reinstall VPN software
Reinstalling VPN software and checking subscription status can help resolve issues with Windows 10’s built-in VPN feature.
2]Reinstall WAN MiniPorts
WAN miniports are drivers that enable users to connect to a PPTP VPN server. Reinstalling these drivers is simple with Windows.
Users of Mini WAN port (IP), Mini WAN port (IPv6) and Mini WAN port (PPTP) must uninstall these programs to ensure their security.
To update hardware, users can click Action and then select Scan for hardware changes.
Uninstalling certain adapters may not be permanent, as they could reappear.
If you’re having trouble connecting, give it another shot – you should be good to go.
3]Troubleshooting TAP-Windows adapter
Our tutorial on TAP-Windows Adapters can help you get your VPN software running smoothly. These virtual network kernel devices are software-based and provide the necessary virtual TAP device functionality for Windows operating systems.
4]Insert an exception for UDP by editing the registry
UDP, or User Datagram Protocol, is an alternative to TCP for transmitting data over the Internet. It is used to create low-latency, loss-tolerant connections between applications and is employed by many VPN software and Windows PCs. To ensure security, UDP must establish security associations between the server and the Windows PC; otherwise it will fail.
To access Registry Editor, you may need to create or update an entry. Here’s how:
To ensure your computer’s registry is secure, type “regedit” into the search bar and open Registry Editor from the list of results. Backing up your registry is essential for protecting your system.
The Windows Registry’s “PolicyAgent” service, located in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services folder, is essential for system security.
Users can create a new 32-bit DWORD value by right clicking.
Press ENTER after typing “AssumeUDPEncapsulationContextOnSendRule” to apply the rule.
To modify Right-click AssumeUDPEncapsulationContextOnSendRule, click the option.
Windows-based VPN servers and clients can securely connect when protected by NAT devices, provided the Value data box is set to 2.
People who have experienced failure are being encouraged to take a fresh start and try again.
Final note
If you’re having trouble connecting to a VPN on Windows 11, this guide can help. Got questions? Reach out for assistance. Spread the word and share with friends.
