This is a Windows 10 bug that you may face when trying to connect to a VPN from the system tray menu.
Symptoms :
- The “connecting” status goes on indefinitely without ever establishing a successful connection.
- The connection attempt is silently closed, you’re again offered the “Connect” option.
This issue often occurs after disconnecting from a previous VPN session.
The fix :
1. Go to Windows Settings > Network & Internet > VPN menu.
2. Select a VPN from the menu and Connect.