Make OpenVPN connect BEFORE Windows 7 logon

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riahc3
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Make OpenVPN connect BEFORE Windows 7 logon

Post by riahc3 » Mon Sep 30, 2013 8:34 am

Hello

I need OpenVPN to autologon BEFORE Windows 7 logon so I can connect to a AD. How can I do this?

riahc3
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Re: Make OpenVPN connect BEFORE Windows 7 logon

Post by riahc3 » Mon Sep 30, 2013 8:44 am

BTW, I tried setting it running as a service but it doesnt work. I have to logon to the OpenVPN using a username/password

tonicgoofy
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Re: Make OpenVPN connect BEFORE Windows 7 logon

Post by tonicgoofy » Mon Oct 21, 2013 4:40 pm

I would really be instersted in the answer as I am also trying to do something similar

Roquefort
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Re: Make OpenVPN connect BEFORE Windows 7 logon

Post by Roquefort » Mon Nov 04, 2013 7:34 am

I've been able to do this by using the "OpenVPN desktop Client" as opposed to the "OpenVPN Connect" that comes built-in to Access Server.

The desktop client has the option to download an autologin profile when you connect to the server.

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