The April 2024 Windows security updates have caused serious problems for many users using VPN connections. As confirmed by Microsoft on its support portal, users of different versions of Windows are experiencing connection errors with your VPNs after installing the updates released in April.
Microsoft says the April 2024 security updates and non-security preview updates from the same month are causing interruptions in VPN connections between clients and servers on different platforms. The affected Windows versions are different: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2012, 2008 R2 And 2008.
VPN issues with the latest Windows updates
The support team also stated that they are aware of user reports and have opened an investigation into the issue, promising more information in the near future. At the moment, a detailed description of the causes has not been released, however it has provided detailed procedures to temporarily work around the bug. All you need to do is uninstall the problematic updates.
On Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 the offending package KB5036893on Windows 11 21H2 instead KB5036894While on Windows 10 you need to delete the KB5036892 update. As for the other versions, you need to delete: KB5036909 on Windows Server 2022, KB5036896 on Windows Server 2019, KB5036899 on Windows Server 2016, KB5036960 on Windows Server 2012 R2, KB5036969 on Windows Server 2012, KB5036967 on Windows Server 2008 R2 and l ‘ update KB5036932 on Windows Server 2008.
Below are the instructions provided by Microsoft:
“If you want to remove the most recent cumulative update
To remove the latest cumulative update after installing the combined SSU and LCU package, use the DISM/Remove-Package command-line option with the LCU package name as the argument. You can find the package name using this command:DISM /online /get-packages.
It is important to note that uninstalling cumulative updates will remove all implemented fixes, including security ones. For home users who need support with their personal or family accounts, Microsoft recommends using the Request Support feature, while small and large business customers who need help can contact the company via the dedicated portal.
