Just bought a Windows 11 computer, but Bitdefender VPN doesn't work.

JonathanE · 2022-07-29T20:29:02+00:00

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It worked fine for my W10 computer, but with the new Asus W11 it just won't start up, while loading ok.... I checked the system, and the W11 native firewall is switched off, so it should work but ZERO

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Flexx

https://community.bitdefender.com/en/discussion/92793/just-bought-a-windows-11-computer-but-bitdefender-vpn-doesnt-work

Generate bitdefender support tool logs (https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/answer/1733/)

Generate bitdefender connectivity logs (https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/answer/9689/)

Share the logs & your query with bitdefender support team by dropping them an email at bitsy@bitdefender.com

The support team will reply back to your query within next 24-48 hours excluding weekends.

Regards

Alexandru_BD

@JonathanE let me know if you are encountering the following behavior:

When trying to connect to VPN, it says connecting and nothing happens, it goes back to the "turn on to secure your connection" screen.

If yes, then it's a situation that has been acknowledged by our developers and they are working on a fix, as there have been several reports concerning this.

Regards

JonathanE

How should I do this disinstall reinstall ?

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Flexx

https://community.bitdefender.com/en/discussion/92793/just-bought-a-windows-11-computer-but-bitdefender-vpn-doesnt-work

Generate bitdefender support tool logs (https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/answer/1733/)

Generate bitdefender connectivity logs (https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/answer/9689/)

Share the logs & your query with bitdefender support team by dropping them an email at bitsy@bitdefender.com

The support team will reply back to your query within next 24-48 hours excluding weekends.

Regards

Alexandru_BD

Hello @JonathanE,

There are a few general causes for connection errors encountered by Bitdefender VPN:

You are not connected to the Internet and can’t access the Internet via Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable. Make sure you have Internet access before using Bitdefender VPN.
A strictly configured firewall is preventing VPN connectivity (e.g. 3rd party firewall software, router’s built-in firewall). If you are not sure if your router comes with a dedicated firewall or how to turn it off please refer to its manual, contact the manufacturer or your ISP.
Another VPN or Proxy is running when you try to connect. In this case, disable the other VPN/Proxy solution.
You’re on a public Wi-Fi such as work, school, airport, etc. which may have blocked the ports required by Bitdefender VPN. You need to contact the network administrator to try and change their firewall settings.
The port used for the VPN connection is closed. Depending on the device you’re currently using, the port 443 UDP must be open.

In the event the root cause cannot be found, kindly share with us more details regarding the VPN behavior, version and error messages received, if any. You may also find troubleshooting steps for issues encountered when using VPN in the article below:

https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/answer/11311/

Should you require an in-depth investigation on the machine, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the Support Teams, as suggested by mrmirakhur above.

Regards

JonathanE

I'm very sorry, but I can't follow the instructions because they do not correspond to my Windows 11.....

I can't find the items I have to check, and while I have found the "terminal" mode, i don't know enough to use it properly... I have used your products on many different computers I have owned for at least 10 years, but can't do this properly because all your instructions are configured for Windows 10.

Alexandru_BD

@JonathanE let me know if you are encountering the following behavior:

When trying to connect to VPN, it says connecting and nothing happens, it goes back to the "turn on to secure your connection" screen.

If yes, then it's a situation that has been acknowledged by our developers and they are working on a fix, as there have been several reports concerning this.

Regards

JonathanE

@AlexandruBD : You have described it exactly. It seems I'm not the only one (there's safety in numbers, so I feel less silly !) I'l wait for your suggestions, and have send a BDconnection.log to bitsy@bitdefender.com

Thanks,

Jonathan

Alexandru_BD

@JonathanE So far 12 users have confirmed that reinstalling the VPN solved this issue.

JonathanE

How should I do this disinstall reinstall ?

JonathanE

It WORKS !!!!! Thank you so much !

Alexandru_BD

YESS!! Glad to hear this. You are most welcome.

Enjoy 🙂

honestrepair4u

my bitdefender vpn no longer works after upgrading to win 11, the vpn connects, my internet disconnects the vpn disconnects then my internet reconnects. i have uninstalled, reinstalled. updated, contacted support etc. i am left unable to use Bitdefender vpn on my win 11 machine, works everywhere else that doesn't have win 11. worked on this machine before win 11 upgrade