Upgrading from clean install of Windows XP to Vista has been tested and the VPN Client does work in this situation. Upgrading from Windows XP Requires a Clean Installation After upgrading Windows XP to Windows 7 or Vista, one experiences various problems with the VPN Client, ranging from client not logging, client won't connect, virtual adapter not installing, and so on. For more information about a previous hotfix for this problem, go to this URL: Installation Notes - Windows Platforms Please consider the following installation considerations for Windows users:Īvoiding Vista Problems with the TCP/IP Registry Compatibility Service and the VPN Virtual Adaptor To avoid problems with the TCP/IP Registry Compatibility service and the VPN Virtual Adaptor, we strongly recommend that Windows Vista users install Vista SP2. Release Notes for Cisco VPN Client, Release 5.0.06 For more information and a workaround, refer to open caveat CSCse00525.
Installation Notes Refer to the Cisco VPN Client User Guide for Windows, Chapter 2, for complete installation instructions for Windows users.ĭue to issues surrounding network installation, Active Directory Group Policy software deployment is no longer supported.
Windows Vista (all released 32-bit versions) System Requirements VPN Client 5.0.06 supports the following Microsoft OSs:
This release does not support Microsoft Windows 2000 and Tablet PC 2004/2005, although it may work with these OSs. Where applicable, caveat identifiers appear in parentheses following new feature descriptions and usage notes.Ĭhanges to Platforms Supported by this Release VPN Client 5.0.06 features support on Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit only). The section, “Usage Notes,” describes interoperability considerations and other issues you should be aware of when installing and using the VPN Client. Please read it carefully prior to installation. This document identifies the system requirements, limitations and restrictions, caveats, and related documentation. This secure connection is a Virtual Private Network (VPN).Īmericas Headquarters: Cisco Systems, Inc., 170 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USAĬhanges to Platforms Supported by this Release The VPN Client on a remote PC, communicating with a Cisco VPN device at an enterprise or service provider, creates a secure connection over the Internet that lets you access a private network as if you were an on-site user. Introduction These release notes are for the Cisco VPN Client, Release 5.0.06, which features support for Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit only). Ĭhanges to Platforms Supported by this Release, page 2.These release notes address the following subjects: Release Notes for Cisco VPN Client, Release 5.0.06 Updated NovemPart No.