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    Vista x64 and VPN Can'T start RAS

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Whiskey Jak, Jul 8, 2008.

  1. Whiskey Jak

    Whiskey Jak Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I've been trying to setup a VPN client on my computer to access my desktop at work. For some reason, Vista Home Premium x64 doesn't seem capable of handling the VPN software.

    I tried to start the Remote Access Connection Manager without any success, which causes a dependency problem with the Remote Access Auto Connection Manager, which means no VPN for me (as far as I can tell). Telephony and Plug'n'Play services are running, as are the DCOM server, the RCP and the Secure Socket Tunnel (whatever that is) services.

    Somebody has a solution? Please keep in mind that I'm not a power user or a techie, I'm trying to stay away from the registry if possible and clean installs and such aren't my kind of thing, just so you know.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks in advance!
     
    Whiskey Jak, Jul 8, 2008
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  2. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    What application are you using for the VPN?
     
    Wirelessman, Jul 8, 2008
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    Whiskey Jak Notebook Enthusiast

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    It's called RAS, some tech guy at work told me that it was some company named RAS and Microsoft who did this, but I'm not sure that what he's saying actually make sense. Anyways, I've looked all over the net and apparently, Vista x64 can't start the Remote Access Connection Manager anyhow. Somehow, Microsoft fugged this up real bad.

    The only way would be to setup a Virtual Machine (not VMWare because that's another thing that is not compatible with Vista x64 apparently) and setup a 32 bits machine from which I could use the damn VPN. What a hassle.
     
    Whiskey Jak, Jul 10, 2008
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    The OP is using Vista, so the NT4 service pack won't help.
     
    kegobeer, Jul 10, 2008
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    Shut, thanks. And not only Vista, is Vista 64 (lack of applications) :D
     
    Wirelessman, Jul 10, 2008
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    Alot of VPN software dont work on Vista64 unfortunately. I havent actually heard of one that works. Does hamachi work? ive never tried.
     
    flipfire, Jul 12, 2008
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    I wonder that too, the internet is actually full of that question, does hamachi work with vista 64? but I haven't found a conclusive answer.
     
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    I didn't see RAS, did you?

    But what I don't understand is if RAS is a 32 bit applications, doesn't vista 64 uses the compatibility mode to execute it?
     
    Wirelessman, Jul 13, 2008
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