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OpenVPN Not Working in Windows 11? Here’s What to do
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The popularity of VPNs has soared in recent years, owing to cyber threats and regional restrictions on accessing websites. Many users who went with the OpenVPN client reported that it’s not working in Windows 11.
This particularly happens when an installed third-party antivirus is blocking the VPN connection, or it could be the Windows Defender Firewall. Other than that, there are some critical services to be run in order to have a stable connection, so make sure these are running.
Now that you have a basic understanding of the underlying causes, let’s walk you through the most effective fixes for OpenVPN not working issue in Windows 11.
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What do I do if OpenVPN is not working in Windows 11?
1. Add an exception to the firewall
After making the changes, restart the computer and check if OpenVPN now starts working in Windows 11.
2. Make sure the DHCP Client service is running
3. Use a reliable VPN client
If the methods listed above have not worked, you may consider switching to another VPN client. And, if you do, we recommend going withPIA (Private Internet Access). It’s a fast and secure VPN with over 3000 servers in 78 countries.
Also, you can access up to 10 devices with the same account. The best part, PIA does not store any browsing history and offers the feature to block ads and trackers for a safe browsing experience.
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4. Uninstall third-party antivirus
Once done, you can restart the computer, and OpenVPN should now be working in Windows 11. Also, the built-in Windows Security is more than capable of keeping your PC secure, so you should worry about that aspect.
If you have another system running the previous iteration, learn what to do ifOpenVPN is not working in Windows 10. Also, if you plan to go with another one, check out the5 best VPNsas per experts after 3 months of usage.
Tell us which fix worked, and your experience with the OpenVPN client, in the comments section below.
More about the topics:VPN errors,Windows 11
Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
