Windows 10: Why does Windows 11 require administrator credentials to connect to McAfee VPN?

Discus and support Why does Windows 11 require administrator credentials to connect to McAfee VPN? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I've used McAfee Live Safe VPN for a few years now, and I've always been able to connect via the McAfee app as a "regular" non-admin user. Within the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Jon Kortebein, Nov 29, 2023.

  1. JON KORTEBEIN
    Jon Kortebein Win User

    Why does Windows 11 require administrator credentials to connect to McAfee VPN?


    I've used McAfee Live Safe VPN for a few years now, and I've always been able to connect via the McAfee app as a "regular" non-admin user. Within the last week or so I started getting a pop-up window that says:Action Not AllowedOnly Windows Administrators are allowed to perform this action.Contact your administrator for more info.I'm struggling to figure out what needs to be changed to allow me to connect to VPN as a non-admin user.Computer detailsWhy does Windows 11 require administrator credentials to connect to McAfee VPN? :Dell Inspiron 5502 64-bit laptopWindows 11 Home v22H2 OS build 22621.2715 Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22677.1000.0

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    Jon Kortebein, Nov 29, 2023
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  2. NTDLM
    NTDLM Win User

    Windows 11 always asks for VPN credentials

    After update from Windows 10 to Windows 11, L2TP VPN always asks for user credentials. VPN shows an icon with a red text: action needed. Event after successful credentials, next time VPN started - procedure asks again for the same user name and password. The problem is similar on both accounts (for users and administrators). Acer TravelMate P215-54 (the same tested also on HP EliteBook and Dell Latitude laptops) is a domain joined computer. The main idea why it happens, my guess, is related to Windows feature: "Automatically finish setting up a PC after an update or restart". But totally disabling all features (over GPO), related to "Automatically finish setting up a PC after an update or restart" or "Turn On Virtualization Based Security" didn't help.

    VPN was created by powershell command:

    Add-VpnConnection -Name "VPN" -AllUserConnection -TunnelType L2tp -AuthenticationMethod MSChapv2 -SplitTunneling -ServerAddress some.servername.com -UseWinlogonCredential -L2tpPsk "SharedKey123"

    Additionally local users are able to create their own VPN connections (using powershell or Windows GUI). But already filled up username and password fields are ignored during VPN connection. VPN (shows empty fields) asks for username and password.

    The main purpose of VPN usage is authentication of users during Windows logon. In this case VPN does not mention anything, because it always asks for credentials. In case of a new user, Windows creates user profile. And VPN problem remains.

    Also users can successfully connect to VPN after local Windows logon.
     
    NTDLM, Nov 29, 2023
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  3. VAUGHN M.
    Vaughn M. Win User
    Forticlient VPN doesn't connect in Windows 11

    Forticlient 6.4.7 and 7.0.2 have Windows 11 support now.

    Anything older is not support or tested.
    Installation requirements | Administration Guide

    1. Note VPN client settings & backup them up
    2. Remove Forticlient
    3. Check your computer hardware is supported in Windows 11 (mostly nic/wifi)
    4. Updated your NIC/WIFI Drivers for your hardware.
    5. Update nic/wifi firmware if possible
    6. Install Forticlient 6.4.7 or 7.0.2 or newer builds
    7. Configure your VPN connection from scratch/new profile.
     
    Vaughn M., Nov 29, 2023
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  4. KNOXX29
    Knoxx29 Win User

    Why does Windows 11 require administrator credentials to connect to McAfee VPN?

    Vpn ( trusted Vpn)

    Hi everyone.
    I am not an expert about Vpn and that's why I would like to know if someone could list me a few trusted Vpns, I would really appreciate any suggestion/ advice.

    Thanks.
     
    Knoxx29, Nov 29, 2023
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