The latest Windows security update breaks VPNs connection, with no proper fix so far
Microsoft has announced that the April 2024 security updates for Windows have caused VPN connection failures on both client and server platforms. The issue affects various Windows versions, including Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2008 and onwards.
The VPN issues occur after installing either the April 2024 security update or the non-security preview update. For client systems, the problematic updates are Windows 11 versions 22H2/23H2 (KB5036893), Windows 11 21H2 (KB5036894), and Windows 10 (KB5036892). For server systems, the issues are with Windows Server 2022 (KB5036909) and several versions of Windows Server from 2019 to 2008. Microsoft is investigating the VPN failures and will release more information soon. Home users experiencing these issues should use the Windows Get Help app, while business customers should refer to the "Support for Business" portal.
There is no official workaround for the VPN problem on affected systems until Microsoft provides a fix. So far, the company has recommended affected users to uninstall the problematic security updates using the DISM/Remove-Package command line option. However, removing these updates also removes the fixes for patched security vulnerabilities included in the updates.
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External links
- Windows 11, version 23H2 known issues and notifications Microsoft Learn • Official source
- Microsoft says April Windows updates break VPN connectionsBleepingComputer
- Microsoft's latest Windows update breaks VPNs, and there's no fixPCWorld
- Microsoft’s latest Windows security updates might break your VPNEngadget
- April updates for Windows 10 and 11 break some VPN software, Microsoft saysArs Technica
Comments
It did not affect OpenVPN for me on Windows. I run DNSCrypt, blocked most Windows telemetry, disabled almost everything from the store including Cortana, etc.
Hmm. As you seem to be a more informed user, and you've gone through all that trouble, I have a question for you: Why do you “need” Windows?
Answer if you want to. Just would like to know the reason, if you don't mind sharing.
It is much easier to secure Windows: https://735trv.github.io/madaidans-insecurities/linux.html
And while I guess I could learn to use a mac, I switched away from iPhone pretty quickly after realizing they drastically limit what you can do with your device unless you make it far less secure by rooting it. They even block you from viewing content they disagree with, such as on Telegram. While macs aren't so bad like iphones, they are far less customizable, including with hardware choice.
I didn't actually mention Linux or Mac on purpose, as this isn't about what is better than what. The article you linked to is the kind of thing that would only affect people with a greater need for security, or those who are using the internet but don't know what they're doing. As we've established, you seem to know what you're doing. Is it that your need for security is so high that you believe you need Windows?
PS: Fully agree with your statement about Apple products, by the way.
Windows has far more products and support. I can play games, edit on Photoshop easier, etc. Basically everything works out of the box. If I'm in class and need to take a test, I can't use a VM for the test software. I would have borrow a laptop with Windows or have a dual boot. Linux is cool, I just don't want to put in the time.
Again. Not talking about Linux. But based on your response, it seems your reason for using Windows has nothing to do with security and everything to do with convenience. I understand. Good chat.