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How to produce a detailed log of the Security Check results when troubleshooting


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Applies to: VPN-Q 2006

VPN-Q 2006 has a Diagnostic and a Logging mode. These modes can be run by running the client executable file VPNQC.EXE with either the /diag or /log switch respectively. Running either Diagnostic or Logging mode does not attempt to remove a client from quarantine, they are used purely for troubleshooting and support purposes and does not form part of the applications normal operation.

The VPNQC.EXE file can be found on the client PC in one of a number of locations depending on the user who performed the installation and the client operating system. Some of the folders are set a hidden by the operating system and may not be visible. If the folder are not visible either type in the folder in the address bar or enable the view hidden folders option in Explorer.

Note: If the user profile location has been moved from the default C:\ location then the VPN-Q client will be located in the new location in the same path.

Windows XP:

  1. If the client was installed by a user with Administrative rights the client is installed into the All Users profile:
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Connections\Cm\{VPN Server Name}\
     
  2. If the client was installed by a user without administrative rights the client is installed into that specific users profile:
    C:\Documents and Settings\{User Profile}\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Connections\Cm\{VPN Server Name}\

Note: The "Application Data" folder is a hidden folder and may not appear in the folder list depending on your Explorer view settings. If the folder isn't visible type the folder name into the address bar or enable the view hidden files setting.

Windows Vista:

  1. Windows Vista always installs the client into the specific users profile who performed the installation regardless of the user's rights:
    C:\Users\{User Profile}\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Network\Connections\Cm\{VPN Server Name}\

Note: The "AppData" folder is a hidden folder and may not appear in the folder list depending on your Explorer view settings. If the folder isn't visible type the folder name into the address bar or enable the view hidden files setting.

Diagnostic mode:
The diagnostic mode shows the main UI while running the security checks and conforms to the licence file restrictions. This mode is useful to test the product functionality as the user would experience it without the need to dial a VPN connection.

Example for Windows XP client:

"C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Connections\Cm\vpn.winfrasoft.com\VPNQC.exe" /Diag

Logging mode:
The logging mode is designed for advanced troubleshooting and is not restricted by licence file information. This mode does NOT load a UI but instead writes a detailed log file. The log file is written to the same folder that the
VPNQC.EXE file is located and is called SECSCAN.LOG. Winfrasoft support will usually request this file when working on a support incident.

Example of how to create a log on a Windows XP PC:

"C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Connections\Cm\vpn.winfrasoft.com\VPNQC.exe" /Log

 

More information: For a VPN-Q 2009 version of this article click here.

Last updated: 11/06/2009