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Error Message: "The VPN connection failed due to unsuccessful domain name resolution".
One of the This error occurs when there's a mismatch between addresses in .XML files that AnyConnect references has an incorrect entry. Erasing these files (which will be automatically re-created) will resolve this issue.
- If the AnyConnect client is currently open, close it.
- You'll also need to ensure that AnyConnect is not running in background. If the AnyConnect icon is in the bottom right side of your taskbar, right-click and choose Close.
Navigate to the following folder in Windows Explorer - C:\ProgramData\Cisco\Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client\Profile
Once there, deleteInfo The 'ProgramData' folder is hidden by default, you can copy the address above and paste it into Windows Explorer.
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Delete the file named preferences_global.xml.
- Navigate to the following folder in Windows Explorer - C:\ProgramData\Cisco\Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client\Profile
- Delete any files that end in .XML
- Navigate to the following folder in Windows Explorer - C:\Users\NetID\AppData\Local\Cisco\AnyConnect\, replacing NetID with your actual NetID.
- e.g. If your NetID is zzz12345, navigate to C:\Users\zzz12345\AppData\Local\Cisco\AnyConnect\
- Delete the file named preferences.xml
Once you've done that, re-open AnyConnect any type in 'anyconnect.uconn.edu/split', and click Connect.
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