Microsoft resolves VPN issues caused by September Windows updates

{"heading":"Understanding the Issue","subheading":"The Problem with September Windows Updates","content":["Microsoft acknowledged a known issue in late September where the September 2026 Windows 11 security updates caused problems with Always On VPN connections.","The Always On VPN remote access solution replaced the legacy DirectAccess technology and works with various Windows devices.","The issue was triggered when the initial connection attempt failed, particularly when using automatic protocol selection with IKEv2 and SSTP."]}