Microsoft admits its Windows update to fix 'Always on VPN' issue didn't actually work
- Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 11 'Always On VPN' connection issues introduced in September remain unfixed.
- The tech giant admitted the bug was mistakenly flagged as resolved in the October 13 patch.
- IT admins must continue pinning VPN profiles to a single protocol until a permanent fix arrives in the coming weeks.
Microsoft’s October Patch Tuesday was supposed to mark the end of a highly frustrating month for Windows 11 users relying on Always On VPN. However, the company has now walked back its initial claims, admitting that the highly anticipated fix was a total failure.
In a service bulletin sent to IT administrators this week, Microsoft confirmed that the nasty glitch, which leaves enterprise VPN connections hanging indefinitely or entirely unable to connect, remains fully active.
The issue was originally introduced during the September 2026 security updates and continues to wreak havoc across enterprise networks that depend on...
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