If you need to connect to a Virtual Private Network at windows startup, and you don't want to have the user push connect or enter the password do the following:
- On the VPN Connect screen, check "Save this user name and password for the following users"
- Select the "Anyone who uses this computer" radio button
- Click "Properties" on the VPN Connect screen
- On the "Options" tab, uncheck:
-"Display progress while connecting"
-"Prompt for name and password, certificate,etc." - In Windows Explorer, browse to C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
- Open a new Windows Explorer and browse to Control Panel\Network Connections
- Drag the icon of your VPN connection to the Startup folder. This will create a shortcut
Now at Windows startup, the VPN will launch and connect silently.
