Error: GlobalProtect Virtual Adapter Was Not Set Up Correctly Due to a Delay When Connecting to VPN

Details

When the process of uninstalling the GlobalProtect program, restarting the computer, then reinstalling Global Protect fails, the following steps should resolve the issue.

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Step-by-Step

• Run Command Prompt as Administrator
• Enter command net stop winmgmt
• Enter command winmgmt /resetrepository
• Reboot the machine
• Confirm user is able to connect to VPN

If issue persists, complete following steps:

• Run Command Prompt as Administrator
• Enter command net stop winmgmt
• Leave the command prompt open and navigate to Windows\System32\wbem
• Rename the folder "Repository" to "Repository.old"
• Switch back to the command prompt and enter command net start winmgmt
• Reboot the machine
• Confirm user is able to connect to VPN