64 Bit Client for Windows 7

[pat.dougherty]

We were running fine on a 64-bit Windows 7 laptop using the 5.0.07.029-k9 64-bit client, and a few days ago it stopped working.  It would just hang while starting/connecting.

I tried re-installing, which of course didn't work, but I was able to find a restore point around the 1st week of December that, when rolled back, worked.

It looks like Windows update did some updates at that point, specifically

KB2761465 - IE

KB915597 - Windows Defender

KB2760416 - Office 2007

KB2726929 - Office 2003

KB2753842 - Windows 7 64 bit

KB2758857 - Windows 7 64 bit

KB2770660 - Windows 7 64-Bit

KB2779030 - Windows 7 64-Bit

KB2760497 - Word 2003

KB2760582 - Outlook 2003

KB2779562 - Windows 7 64-Bit

KB890830 - Malicious Software Tool

KB2754295 - Security Essentials

The PC is using Office 2003, not 2007.

I have downloaded 5.0.07.0440-k9.  It appears that this is the latest 64-bit client.

Questions:

1.) Which, if any of these updates is the culprit?

2.) Is the 0440 version the solution?  The user wants to do the Windows Update again, but I am reluctant to break it again without a solution.

Thanks!

Pat Dougherty

Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Omaha

[Jouni Forss]

Hi,

I know that my answer doesnt really help to solve your question but thought I'd still metion it.

The Cisco IPsec VPN client is something that is nearing its end (or reached it already) regarding any updates or support from Cisco. I would start looking into possiblity to move into Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client (Newer versions are called AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client)

Heres a link to more specific information regarding the old VPN Client and its end of support

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/vpndevc/ps5743/ps5699/ps2308/end_of_life_c51-680819.html

I'm not totally sure (as I have barely tested the client software) but you might be able to test using another non Cisco VPN Client for your VPN Client connections if you are not going to move to AnyConnect

I think it was called Shrew VPN Client

Sadly the www.shrew.net site is down now so I cant even confirm this.

- Jouni