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I should mention their VPN password and Windows passwords vary, however their usernames are the same if that affects anything.
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I should mention their VPN password and Windows passwords vary, however their usernames are the same if that affects anything.

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Hi all,<br />
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I have a problem with a client site.<br />
<br />
They have a PPTP VPN configured on a Draytek 3900 series router, however the users are local to the Draytek and not linked via LDAP.<br />
<br />
There is about 40 users, mostly running Windows 7 and they're all fine, however there is two users who are experiencing issues accessing the file share.<br />
When they try and access the file share, they get an error saying Invalid username or password, and the only way around this is to open Credential Manager and delete a *SESSION credential which is created when the VPN connects.<br />
<br />
I've taught the user to delete the *SESSION user on logon, however this isn't practical as a long term solution.<br />
<br />
I have tried removing the PC from the domain and rejoining, I've tried the same credentials from another environment (eg from my work PC - and this works)<br />
<br />
Any ideas on how to get the laptop to not save a *SESSION credential?<br />
<br />
Thanks
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Hi all,

I have a problem with a client site.

They have a PPTP VPN configured on a Draytek 3900 series router, however the users are local to the Draytek and not linked via LDAP.

There is about 40 users, mostly running Windows 7 and they're all fine, however there is two users who are experiencing issues accessing the file share.
When they try and access the file share, they get an error saying Invalid username or password, and the only way around this is to open Credential Manager and delete a *SESSION credential which is created when the VPN connects.

I've taught the user to delete the *SESSION user on logon, however this isn't practical as a long term solution.

I have tried removing the PC from the domain and rejoining, I've tried the same credentials from another environment (eg from my work PC - and this works)

Any ideas on how to get the laptop to not save a *SESSION credential?

Thanks

PPTP VPN and *SESSION credentials causing access to file share to not work

A virtual private network (VPN) is a network that uses a public telecommunication infrastructure, such as the Internet, to provide remote offices or travelling users access to a central organizational network securely. VPNs encapsulate data transfers using secure cryptographic methods and other security mechanisms to ensure that only authorized users can access the network and that the data cannot be intercepted.

Remote access may refer to the connection to a data-processing system from a remote location, for example through a virtual private network remote desktop software, terminal emulation, or the activation of features of a business telephone system from outside the business's premises.

Remote Access

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