vpn-connection-fail-in-win-8.1.md

VPN - Connection fail in Win 8.1
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**Failed to initialize connection subsystem Win 8.1 - 02-10-15 MS patch**

AnyConnect users on Windows 8.1 will receive a "Failed to initialize connection subsystem" error after installing the Windows 8.1 02/10/15 security patch. This OS defect introduced with the 02/10/15 patch update will also impact WIndows 7 users with IE11. Windows Server 2008/2012 are also impacted by this defect, but neither is a supported OS for AnyConnect.

**Workaround:**

-   Close the Cisco AnyConnect Window and the taskbar mini-icon
-   Right click vpnui.exe in the 'Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client' folder. (C:Program Files (x86)CiscoCisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client)
-   Click on the 'Run compatibility troubleshooter' button
-   Choose 'Try recommended settings'
-   The wizard suggests Windows 8 compatibility.
-   Click 'Test Program'. This will open the program.
-   Close

![](vpnuiV.png)