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  1. Right-click the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client log, and select Save Log File as AnyConnect.evt. Note: Always save it as the.evt file format. If the user cannot connect with the AnyConnect VPN Client, the issue might be related to an established Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) session or Fast User Switching enabled on the client PC.
  2. Overview Stanford's VPN allows you to connect to Stanford's network as if you were on campus, making access to restricted services possible. To connect to the VPN from your Windows computer you need to install the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client. Two types of VPN are available: Default Stanford (split-tunnel). When using Stanford's VPN from home, we generally recommend using the.
  3. I had this problem too on Windows 10. After I uninstalled AnyConnect I noticed a left-over folder 'Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client' folder under 'AppData Local Cisco '. This folder contained 'preferences.xml'. 1) uninstall AnyConnect, 2) delete the XML prefs file 'AppData Local Cisco Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client preferences.xml'.
  4. Launch the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client client. If you don't see Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client in the list of programs, navigate to Cisco Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client. When prompted for a VPN, enter su-vpn.stanford.edu and then click Connect. Enter the following information and then click OK.

I opened a ticket to Cisco, and the TAC tried many methods, but still can't install the AnyConnect client. They said it is not an AnyConnect client software issue but related Windows system. Finally, we resolved the issue by upgrade the issue user's computer Windows 10 version from 1903 to 2004.

In general, don’t upgrade a system until all prerequisites are available. If you’re not sure or just in general, perform a test install and a scratch upgrade. As for this app, check for an update, and then contact Cisco Support if not.

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Roll in your prior-to-the-upgrade backups and revert, if there’s no AnyConnect update available.

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Having run a web search for Cisco AnyConnect Catalina finds the following support notice:


Cisco AnyConnect Users With macOS 10.15 Might Not Be Able To Establish VPN Connection or Might Receive System Pop-up Messages—Software Upgrade Recommended

Cisco AnyConnect and HostScan require updated releases for compatibility with the upcoming macOS Catalina release (10.15). Beginning with macOS Catalina release (10.15), the operating system will no longer support the executing of 32-bit binaries. Additionally, applications must be cryptographically notarized in order to be installed by the operating system. Cisco AnyConnect 4.8.00175 is the first version that officially supports operation on macOS Catalina and contains no 32-bit code.

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Which implies there’s a bug or mis-configuration here. If there’s no newer AnyConnect version and no other support notes, contact Cisco Support. This is a Cisco app, so Cisco Support will have a better position to identify and address any app issues.

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