Microsoft Just Accidentally Broke VPN Connectivity in Windows 11 and 10
David Murphy
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In response to user complaints, Microsoft confirms that its April security updates break VPN functionality in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008, and subsequent Windows Server releases. Affected users may uninstall the security updates or simply wait for a fix from Microsoft.
This problem impacts users who installed the April 2024 security update (KB5036893) or the April 2024 preview update. Some users may not experience VPN failure, though the problem is common enough to warrant a warning from Microsoft.
The April updates may also prevent you from changing your Windows profile picture. But don't worry - affected users won't have any problem seeing advertisements in their Windows installation. Ads are clearly a top priority for Microsoft.