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Microsoft admits that Always On VPN problems were not fixed in the October Security Update

Source: The RegisterRichard SpeedOctober 20, 2026
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Microsoft admitted that a flaw in the Always On VPN feature, which had been reported as fixed in the October 13 security update, was not actually resolved. The bug affects Windows 11 versions 24H2 through 26H2 and can cause VPN connections to remain stuck in a 'Connecting' state when set to try alternative connection methods. The company issued a follow-up disclosure reverting the status from Resolved to Mitigated.

Key points

  • October security update claimed to fix Always On VPN bug but did not
  • Issue affects Windows 11 versions 24H2–26H2
  • VPN connections may remain stuck in 'Connecting' state
  • Microsoft downgraded status from Resolved to Mitigated

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