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atiktepika
Aspirant
Oct 19, 2015

Problems running SSL VPN on windows 10 with Java and admin permissions

Dear all,   I did upgrade my system to windows 10 and now I'm having issues to connect using the SSL VPN.   Any time I try to connect java shows an error code 740:   java.io.IOException: Cannot...
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Retired_Member's avatar
Retired_Member
Feb 11, 2016

The ONLY way that I've been able to get this to work is in a Windows 10 32-bit environment.  IT WILL NOT WORK IN 64-bit.  I've tested 64-bit with Firefox, IE, Chrome, Opera, and Edge - none work in 64-bit.

 

In 32-bit, you have to right-click Firefox, go to Properties, select the Compatibility tab, and set it to run as Windows XP Service Pack 3).  You may also have to add the destination subnet to the Java allowed networks in your Java configuration window.

 

I hope that helps and saves you all some time and frustration.  I've been there.

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adit
Mentor
Feb 17, 2016

The Java VPN Plugin has never worked in a 64bit OS.  My understanding was due to lack of a non-IE 64bit browser.

 

What you can try is to download a 64bit browser and test it with the Java plugin on a 64bit OS.

 

Firefox just released this in December. https://blog.mozilla.org/futurereleases/2015/12/15/firefox-64-bit-for-windows-available/

Chrome, click on "Download Chrome for Another Platform" under the Download Chrome button.  https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/desktop/index.html

 

I have not tested this since I rarely use SSL VPN anymore.

 

Give it a shot and let us know if it works or not.

  • Retired_Member's avatar
    Retired_Member
    May 21, 2016

    adit-

     

    It doesn't work.  My previous post was not clear.  I used a 64-bit browser on a 64-bit Win10 and it didn't work.  I did NOT use a 32-bit browser on a 64-bit OS.  I understand the business reasons for not doing what I'm about to suggest, but it would be most helpful and customer friendly - create a Java-based VPN app like Fortigate, Sidewinder and Watchguard.  I think I may have to switch to one of those.

     

    -bc

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