List of Third-Party VPN Clients That Are Blocked From Being Installed on a Windows XP-Based Computer (304434)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
This article was previously published under Q304434

SUMMARY

This article provides a list of VPN client programs that are blocked from being installed on a Windows XP-based computer.

MORE INFORMATION

The following VPN client programs are blocked from being installed on a Windows XP-based computer. Note that a hardblock indicates that an upgrade from a previous operating system to Windows XP will be blocked until the client program is uninstalled. A softblock indicates that upgrades will not be blocked, but the installation of the client on a Windows XP-based computer will not be allowed.
  • Cisco 3000 client
    • Version 2.5.2 - Hardblocked
    • Version 3.0.2 - Hardblocked
  • Cisco 5000 client
    • Version 4.0.2.18 - Softblocked
    • Version 5.0.0.12 - Softblocked
  • Nortel Extranet Access Client
    • Versions 2.62d/i - Hardblocked
    • Version 3.70 - Hardblocked
For information about how to obtain versions of any of the preceding programs that are not blocked for use with Windows XP, please contact the manufacturer of your program.

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/18/2001
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