Brenton House

For those of you that do not get this to work, you might have to do some additional stuff before rebooting in step 7. At least I did.

I had to remove the ndis.sys file after installing the VPN client and before rebooting. Then when you reboot Win 7 will repair this file and you are prompted to reboot once again and now it will work.

/WW

I have tried many--many different ways to get the Cisco VPN client install on Windows 7--all resulting in BSOD (ndis.sys).  I have found the following procedure has worked 100% of the time on multiple hardware platforms (including VMware):

1.  Install Cisco DNEupdate.

2.  Reboot

3.  Take ownership and delete ndis.sys (in c:\windows\system32\drivers).

4.  Take ownership and delete ndis.sys.mui (in c:\windows\system32\drivers\en-us).

5.  Install Cisco VPN Client 5.0.04.0300.

6.  Reboot

7.  Windows 7 will repair itself (should take a few seconds) and automatically reboot.

8.  Cisco VPN Client should work without any other tweaks.

Hope this helps.

To further elaborate on steps 6 & 7;

6. Insert your Windows 7 install disc.

6a. Restart into the Windows 7 install when prompted otherwise the OS will go into error recovery.

7. Select your language, time & currency and click 'Next'.

7a. Click 'Repair your computer' at the bottom.

7b. Click 'Next >' to start the repairing the OS.

The Startup Repair wizard kicks in and works its magic. How long it will take to repair WILL vary.

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Works with Windows 7 64-Bits?

The steps by JoshP and RandyM worked for me. Using the DVD for the Startup Repair seemed to be what finally did the trick.

Dans la suite des messages sur Windows Seven , j’ai évoqué précédemment le cas de McAfee VirusScan Enterprise

Thanks for these instructions. I was able to successfully install Cisco VPN 5.0.03.0560 on Windows 7 beta using RandyM and JoshP's detailed steps. Works like a charm

Have you tried OpenVPN? I just got through setting it up on my network.

It works really well. Setup can be a little hairy,

but I found a quickstart tutorial on the web and got everything squared away in about an hour.

It also has a lot of functionality (complexity) if you need to go down that road.

What do you mean with "take ownership". my problem is: how can i delete ndis.sys(.mui)? i don't have the rights for it, how can i get them?

greets

I was able to successfully install Cisco VPN 5.0.03.0560 on Windows 7 beta

Steps didn't work for me, as windows didn't restore the deleted files upon reboot. I had to restore them manually with an elevated command prompt (using a different windows partition) and copy the original files over from the windows sxs folder (find them with the command: [dir /s ndis.sys]) Reboot now works.

Thanks very much for this as it worked like a charm!

I was able to successfully install Cisco VPN 5.0.00.0340 on Windows 7 build 7057/  

Does these steps work on Vista 64-bit too? I'm trying to install Cisco VPN on this machine and running into the issues.

I can see that some fellows are having porblems (taking ownership). What is the cleanest way of doing it?

I was able to successfully install Cisco VPN 5.0.03.0560 on Windows 7 beta, but it runs way slower than the same VPN software installed on the same PC under Vista.  Any thoughts?

I got it working before on a simpler way, but I forgot. So I tried the steps here and I had to run Ubuntu LiveCD to save the install.

Anyway, I think the essence is as below:

- change the ndis.sys permission to Everyone or something wide open.

- make a backup somewhere else.

- install VPN client.

Does this work for 64 bit win7 also ? I tried the same steps that joshP mentioned in my 64bit windows 7 7068 build. The winFix & DNEupdate64bit isntalled fine, but the cisco vpnclient setup is erroring out saying that this version of setup does not support 64-bit.

The Cisco VPN client supports Windows 2000, XP and Vista (x86/32-bit only); Linux (Intel); Mac OS X 10.4; and Solaris UltraSparc (32 and 64-bit).

For x64 (64-bit) Windows support, you must utilize Cisco's next-generation Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client.

I have successfully installed Cisco VPN Client 5.0.05.0290 in Windows 7 RC Build 7100 following the next Steps:

1.  Install Cisco DNEupdate.

2.  Reboot

3. Modify properties of Cisco installer vpnclient_setup.exe to compatibility mode tab to Vista SP2

4.  Install Cisco VPN Client 5.0.05.0290 as usually.

5.  Reboot

6. Cisco VPN Client Worked perfect without any other modification.

I supposed that Windows RC 7 Build 7100 has better compatibility support that the Beta and previous versions.

Chovija.!

Why using the Cisco stuff??? My company is using Cisco but i hate it. I was looking for an alternative and found the one and only VPN software. NCP engineering www.ncp-e.com/.../software.html has developed an IPSec VPN Client for Windwos XP, Vista, and Windows 7 32bit and 64bit. It works like a charme and the configuration is very easy(you can import the pcf file). So why use AnyConnect or things like that if you could have a client Suite with an integrated firewall etc. from NCP.

Cheers!

DR

Just wanted to confirm Chovija's solution was successful for me.  Uninstall your previous client first (if you upgraded to 7100) then follow the steps above.

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After a couple failed attempts, I found the instruction here and got it installed.

However, when I tried to connect, I got an error:

Reason 442: Failed to enable Virtual Adapter

I found that the failed attempts had installed an adapter/connection.  I cleaned that up and everything worked perfect after that.  Here's what I did:

1. Go to Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network and Sharing Center

2. Click Change adapter settings (in left menu)

3. Delete or disable every extra 'Local Area Connection' there with 'Cisco Systems VPN Adapter' as description

4. On the remaining single connection for 'Cisco Systems VPN Adapter', you may need to repair the connection (right-click > Diagnose)

I was unable to delete the connection from there, only disable.  That worked, but then I really wanted to clean house and delete those extra connections.  I found them in the registry by searching for 'Cisco Systems VPN Adapter #' and deleted them.  Only the extra connections had the '#2', '#3', etc. so that '#' is important to finding/deleting the right ones.

I had upgraded from Vista to Windows 7. I got the BSOD relating to ndis.sys when attempting to uninstall the client.

After the computer restarted, all my network adaptors stopped working.

I followed the instructions to delete ndis.sys and ndis.sys.mui, then uninstalled the Cisco VPN Client. Then installed it again, then rebooted, and everything worked perfectly.

Thanks for the info.

PS: Re taking ownership of files to delete them.. You need to right click on the file, select properties, then go to security. Use the "advanced" button at the very bottom. In the advanced window, choose the "Owner" tab. Then click on the "Edit" button. Choose either yourself, of a group you are in, then OK, and OK. Being owner of the file, you can then change the permissions of the file to give yourself full control over it. Then you can delete.

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Using Windows 7100 build and tried Chovija's solution.  Worked perfectly to fix a failure to connect under 5.0.3...VPN version.  Thanks Chovija!

Hey all,

Remember that although this "works', it is NOT supported by Cisco or MS.  This should be taken into account before using this method in an enterprise environment.

Our organization has decided that this method is outside the scope of what we will want to support.

another NetAdmin

I can not install any version of Cisco vpnclient-win-msi-5.0.0xxx.exe on windows 7 buid 7100 64 bit. The error msg that I have is "Error 28011: Windows 64-bit is not support by Cisco System VPN Clietn 5.0.05.0290.".

I also tried to change the compatibility mode to Windows Vista (sp2) but the error message above won't give up!!

Any suggestion for Windows 7 64 bit?

Thank you very much.

I don't why people keep saying the installation of the Cisco VPN client works, has anyone actually tried to use it afterwards? no packets get tunneled at all. Builds 7100, 7127, 7137 & 7201. New installs from scratch - wipe the drive, install OS, install Citrix DNE Update as administrator, reboot, install Cisco VPN Client 5.0.05.0290 as administrator, reboot, import .PCF file, double click on a connection, enter username & password, client connects, then nothing. can't ping hosts on secure network via IP, netbios, FQDN, can't connect to anything, no RDP, can't UNC, can't administer servers, statistics show packets getting discarded for any tunneled domains, traffic to the internet (i.e. non-tunneled traffic) works fine.

Successfully installed Cisco VPN Client 5.0.05.0280-k9 on Windows 7 RC1 build 7100 using Chovija's instructions above (Citrix DNE update, reboot, install VPN client in VistaSP2 compatibility mode). Worked without having to rename/repair drivers.

You can also try Shrewsofts VPN client. This is a free VPN client that can also be configured to use with Cisco VPN equipment. I use it to connect to a Cisco ASA-5505 (on 64-bit Windows Vista) and it works like a charm. Get it from www.shrewsoft.com/download

Perfect!

Remove old client, install latest DNE update, install client again

Job done!

Thanks

i have done most of the above but the vpn client refuses to install givig me an internal error 2738 or something like that... any ideas?!

What happens if you have a netbook with no ability to insert the Windows 7 install CD??

How can I work around this?

I can get it to install fine using the xp compatability mode. Once installed it connects but then i cannot access anything.

The installed client doesn't work for me either. Although the client connects I cannot reach any resources. Moreover, it drops my internet connection after a while.

I can concur the following worked with Windows 7 RTM:

1) Install DNE Update

2) Reboot

3) Install Cisco VPN client 5.0.03.0530 using compat. mode Windows XP SP3

4) Reboot

No fancy stuff with ndis.sys whatsoever. And yes, I did test it and RDP'd to a server. Works fine.

I'm one the lucky ones having Windows 7 Ultimate RTM. Cisco VPN client installed smoothly and so did Citrix XenApp. No need of Citrix DNE update.

So it seems that Microsoft has done the necessary for the final version of Windows 7.

The original instructions worked perfectly for me..  mainly since my requirement was to uninstall the existing program (it wasn't getting connected after I upgraded to Win7).

Now, I am able to connect to the network after the re-install. Thanks Brenton.

PS: The version of vpn client that I am using is 5.0.01.0600. Just wanted to tell that even this version (older) works on Windows 7.

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I've fresh installed the free RC of Windows 7 (build 7100) and tried multiple versions of VPN Client (5.0.01.0600 to latest one 5.0.04.0300). With all the versions the setup finish and reboot without any issue.

Problem is that I cannot get it to connect, it just timeout reaching the VPN concentrator. Error message is 412 the remote peer is no longer responding. I've tried also creating ad hoc windows firewall rules disabling it at all and still have the same issue.

Googling the error return issues with the remote peer but anytime I'm able to connect from an XP pc so it is not the case.

I've also tried following the initial guide (deleting ndis.sys and installing Citrix DNE) with no luck.

Anyone hit this issue too? anyone solved it?

Thanks

shame on me... changing transport from UDP to TCP solved the issue!

For those running Windows 7 64-bit mode. Check this out: blog.vanefferenonline.nl/install-cisco-vpn-client-on-windows-7-64-bit

I uses the new Windows XP Mode for Windows 7 and i was been able to install VPN Client in it. Works great and is easy to do.

/Arjen

Very nice solution. Worked first time and can connect fine aterwards. Used W7 RC (7100) and Cisco client 5.0.02.0090.

Many thanks,

I guess there's no hope for installing in Windows 7 Professional 64bit (Final version)?

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Installed Cisco VPN Client 5.0.05.0290 after installing Citrix DNE Update (32 bit) on Windows 7 Ultimate RTM and it works fine.  Connected to office server no problems.  Thanks for the help!

JoshP's steps work for me 100%. I am now able to connect to our corporate network. Very simple and clear instruction. Thanks.

Wow, I'm quite impressed! It worked perfectly with version 5.0.00.0340 for me. Many thanks!

Running windows 7 enterprise release.

After installing the DNE update, i just installed the latest version & it worked fine.

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I followed the instructions for  64-bit as listed above, and yes the VPN client works...but ONLY WITHIN THE VIRTUAL MACHINE.  

How useful is that?!?

It doesn't seem as though there's a solution for us 64-bit users.

I am able to install the Cisco client on Win 7 Ultimate RTM (32-bit) and it works -- however, I am unable to reach any ip addresses outside of my corp intranet.  It seems my routing table is corrupted.  Any ideas?

The Cisco anyconnect 64bit solution ONLY works for ASA apliances. For the PIX ones, one should use the windows xp mode with the cisco vpn client or the Shrewsofts/NCP VPN clients.

I was able to install 5.0.04.0300 successfully on my win7 RTM VirtualBox  guest OS w/o needing to install the Citrix DNE update.

Thanks, everything works like written in the first instructions.

Best wishes from Bavaria (where beer is drunk from 1-litre-glasses)

I've had a similar experience and have a fully screenshotted install if the Cisco VPN Client using Windows XP Mode

informationtautology.blogspot.com/.../ths-article-was-written-when-i-tried-to.html

I didn't want to use VM so I tried NCP. It worked great but at $144 for license it was more than I wanted to pay. So I kept looking and found open source client - Shrew. They have 64-bit RC version for Windows 7. Install took less than a min and it imported cisco .pcf config file. I was on the network in couple min! Thanks for saving me $144, I'll donate 10% of that to the Shrew crew.

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I have installed the Shrew version, ran the Cisco VPN client in XP mode and neither one works.  It installs and connects perfectly, but will not access any IP's on my work network.  I have just about give up on this.  Running Win 7 Enterprise x64.

Thanks to JoshP. Following his steps I've upgraded to VPN Client 5.0.04.0300 on my IBMX60 running Windows 7. Very smooth, no issues whatsoever.

Were can I download Cisco VPN client 5.0.03.0530????

The Shrew RC-4 works perfectly on 64bit win 7.

Guys,

i got the following error: "Error 28011: Windows 64-bit is not support by Cisco System ... "

but once it failed i tried Cisco VPN Client 5.0.06.0110 and everything went fine withpout problems.

also i have read 5.0.06.0110 RN and it is supported on Windows 7.

Thanks...

I cannot thank you enough. I was about to pack this up and take it back to Wally World. And then i would have bought a Mac Book.

God bless you!! I fought with this thing for too long trying to install it. It used to work, then it wouldn't, then it would again. Numerous attempts to uninstall, then reinstall all failed.

Thank you, thank you so much!! I couldn't be more grateful.

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I just installed 4.8.01.0300 with no problems. I have not tested it yet but the install went great. Thanks

Just install the DNE and then the client