Cisco Vpn Client Windows 8.1 64 Bit Download



The purpose of the Virtual Private Network (VPN) is to provide a secure connection when connecting to the Marist network from off-campus. If you're connecting from off-campus, you must first be fully connected to the Internet via your ISP first. VPN access is available to all Staff, Faculty and Students by default.

I have windows 8 64 bit Dell latitude 6430u. I am able to connect VPN client version 5.0.07.0440 for x64 but I am unable to take RDP. I have check the registry and display name is 'Cisco Systems VPN Adapter for 64-bit Windows' kindly suggest. Complete Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows, Mac OS X 'Intel' and Linux (x86 & x64) platforms for Cisco IOS Routers & ASA Firewall Appliances. Release Date: 1st April 2013 Version: 3.1.03103 Files included: - anyconnect-win-3.1.03103-k9.pkg - Web deployment package for Windows platforms. anyconnect-macosx-i386-3.1.03103-k9.pkg - Web deployment package for Mac OS X 'Intel.

If you require assistance with the VPN please email the Help Desk at helpdesk@marist.edu or call 845-575-4357.

VPN Software Requirements:

  1. Current status as faculty, staff, special contract employee, or student of Marist College.
  2. One of the following operating systems:
    • Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and current Microsoft supported versions of Windows 10 x86(32-bit) and x64(64-bit)
    • macOS 10.13, 10.14, and 10.15
    • Linux Red Hat 6, 7 & Ubuntu 16.04 (LTS) and 18.04 (LTS)

Installing the VPN Client:

There are two ways to install the VPN software:

  1. Visit v1.marist.edu to download and install.
    • Select the approprite group
    • Enter your Marist/My Mail credentials
    • You will be prompted to install the VPN client

    Installation Video

  2. Manually download and install the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client using the links below:

Connecting to the VPN

  • Launch the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client

  • Enter v1.marist.edu in the box and click the 'Connect' button

  • By default, 1.General_Usage profile is selected.

  • Login using your Marist/My Mail credentials
  • Read/accept the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).
  • Once connected, the box will update to show that the VPN is connected. To disconnect from the Marist network, press the 'Disconnect' button.
Learning has never been so easy!

If you have Cisco VPN Client installed in Windows 8.1, you are likely receiving a 'Failed to Enable Virtual Adapter' error when trying to connect. This fix should resolve the issue.

5 Steps total

Step 1: Open Registry Editor

- Right click on the 'Start' button in the bottom left corner of the desktop mode.

Cisco Vpn Client 64 Bit Download

- Select 'Run'. Type 'regedit' in the run window, and click 'ok'

(Alternately, you can press the 'Windows' key on your keyboard, then type 'regedit'. Regedit should appear on the left.)

Step 2: Navigate to the Cisco VPN Client registry key

- In registry editor, navigate to the following location:

HKLMSystemCurrentControlSetServicesCVirtA

Step 3: Check the 'DisplayName' Key

- In the right pane, double click on the 'DisplayName' key. It should read 'Cisco Systems VPN Adapter' for 32 bit systems, or 'Cisco Systems VPN Adapter for 64-bit Windows' for 64 bit systems. If it says anything else, copy/paste the correct info in to the key.
- Click 'OK'.

Step 4: Reboot the PC

Cisco Vpn Client Windows 8.1 64 Bit Download

Step 5: Verify that Cisco VPN Client is Able to Connect

It seems that the current Cisco VPN Client is not fully compatible with Windows 8.1. This fix should fix any issues.

Cisco Vpn Client Windows 8.1 64 Bit Download Download

6 Comments

  • Jalapeno
    NapcoTech Apr 8, 2014 at 06:48pm

    This was a great help. Thanks Ryan for the share.

  • Tabasco
    Facepalm May 1, 2014 at 08:38pm

    Can't up-spice this enough. Saved me from re-imaging my company lappy back down to Win7.

  • Sonora
    jrossouw Nov 15, 2014 at 05:33pm

    Great - Thank you for the advice Ryan, helps me a lot!!!

  • Poblano
    Jason G. Mar 11, 2015 at 04:33pm

    I have also found that putting the executable vpnui in compatibility mode (windows 8) for all users works as well.

  • Pimiento
    AllanCV Apr 21, 2015 at 11:58am

    Last month encountered issue in VPN. it connects but can't access anything (windows 8.1Pro). i tried with Windows 7 it is perfectly fine. Hope somebody can help me!

  • Jalapeno
    ShowBo Aug 10, 2015 at 09:25am

    If this doesn't work, try this. It works for me:
    http://www.firewall.cx/cisco-technical-knowledgebase/cisco-services-tech/847-cisco-vpn-client-troubleshoot.html