Vpngui.exe is the process file that provides interaction for graphical user interface of the Cisco Systems VPN client necessary for setting up IPsec communication for Cisco VPN client users by securing the encryption and authentication of IP packets in a data flow. Through the GUI, commands are easier put, thus the computer system controlling can be done through command-line version. Vpngui.exe file enables the users to use all of the Cisco VPN Client features, allowing computer set ups in remote areas while protected by optimum security, as tapping or interfering into the VPN user data is not allowed in the tunnel. This feature is beneficial on laptop computers used anywhere in the world. The vpngui.exe process and Cisco VPN provide a host of user features such as mass deployment configuring capabilities with minimum user intervention on initial login which helps deliver a unique VPN structure remote access to its users.
How can I stop vpngui.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. vpngui.exe. is used by Cisco VPN Client, If you shut down vpngui.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop vpngui.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Cisco VPN Client, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as Cisco VPN Client, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is vpngui.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if vpngui.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if vpngui.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that vpngui.exe, belongs to, in this case Cisco VPN Client