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"Failed to Initialize connection subsystem" error when you establish VPN connections in Windows

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Symptoms

This issue occurs when the following conditions are true:

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Resolution

To resolve this issue, go to Microsoft Update.

The Microsoft Update will help you install March cumulative security update for Internet Explorer (MS15-018) or Vulnerability in SChannel could allow security feature bypass: March 10, 2015 (MS15-031). If you download and install updates manually, refer to the Affected Software table in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-018 for download links.

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Status

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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References

See the terminology that Microsoft uses to describe software updates.

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More Information

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The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, about the performance or reliability of these products.

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Article Info
Article ID : 3040335
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 3/19/2015
Exists online : False
Views : 345