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Liza1
Explorer II
July 28, 2026
Question

VPN Client issue

  • July 28, 2026
  • 1 reply
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Hello,

 

we have an issue about forticlient application,

 

1. installed application
2. imported configuration file successfully
3. while entering username and password and click connect button, app does not do nothing, just clearing username and password

 

also, tried to uninstall, clean reinstall of application with revo uninstaller pro, but didn't work, also trierd to debug on firewall and there was no any traffic matching.

 

application version is 7.4.3.4726

 

We tried the same installer file and the same vpn configuration file on other desktop and it worked successfully, the main thing is that we can not reinstall windows but need to setup the forticlient vpn urgently.

1 reply

AEK
SuperUser
SuperUser
July 29, 2026

Hi Liza

It can be related to NIC drivers or windows update version.

Here are some steps that may help fixing the issue:

  • Update your Windows with the latest patches
  • Change the NIC driver
  • Try another NIC card, e.g. Wire connection or another USB-WiFi dongle
  • Try an older FortiClient VPN version, like 7.2.x (latest patch 13 or 14) . You can download it from support portal with a valid contract

Hope it helps.

AEK
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