Windows 7 VPN and routing

[anorganic]

Hi,

i have VPN connection and when i turin it on and make a connection, it adds me new entry in routing table for default routing.

That's mean i have now two entries for 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0

But the second added byt vpn connection is wrong and since of this i cant connect to internet. I havent this problem on windows xp pro... there i same configuration of vpn and network adapter and after vpn connection there is no second entry in route table.

I try delete the second entry in route table but i can't i get message that file was not found - i dont know what w7 try to tell me by this message ...

Really thnx for help.

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're facing an issue with your VPN connection on Windows 7 where it's adding an incorrect entry to the routing table, causing connectivity problems to the internet. Let's address this step by step:

Understanding the Issue:​

1. Duplicate Default Route: The presence of two entries for 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 after connecting to the VPN indicates a duplicate default route, which can lead to routing conflicts.
2. Windows XP vs Windows 7: You mentioned that on Windows XP Pro, this issue did not occur, which implies that there might be a difference in how the VPN client operates on each system.

   Resolving the Issue:​

   To resolve this issue on Windows 7, you can try the following steps:
3. Removing the Incorrect Route:
   • Open an elevated Command Prompt by right-clicking on Command Prompt and selecting "Run as administrator."
   • Use the command route print to view the routing table and identify the incorrect route added by the VPN.
   • To delete the incorrect route, use the command route delete 0.0.0.0 mask 0.0.0.0 [gateway].
   []Adjusting VPN Settings:
   • Check the settings in your VPN client and see if there are any options related to the routing table or default routes.
   []Update VPN Client:
   • Ensure that your VPN client is up to date. Sometimes, software updates can address compatibility issues.
4. Network Adapter Configuration:
   • Verify the network adapter settings and ensure that there are no conflicts or misconfigurations.

     Additional Notes:​

     • The error message "file was not found" might indicate that the system could not find the route entry to delete. Make sure you are using the correct syntax for the route delete command.
     • You can also try disabling and re-enabling the network adapter after connecting to the VPN to see if it resolves the issue.
     By following these steps, you should be able to fix the routing table issue caused by the VPN connection on Windows 7 and regain access to the internet. Let me know if you need further assistance!