Windows security features like SmartScreen or third-party antivirus (e.g., McAfee) can mistakenly flag the AnyConnect downloader as a threat.
Standard uninstalls often leave behind profile data that perpetuates the "failed to launch" cycle. Uninstall AnyConnect via the Control Panel. Delete the following folders if they remain: %ProgramData%\Cisco\Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
If missing, look for a backup in C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\ (inside the acnamfd.inf folder) and copy it to the System32 directory. 4. Clean Reinstall and File Cleanup
Reinstall using the latest package from the Cisco Software Download portal. 5. Verify Certificate Validity
%AppData%\Local\Cisco\Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
Navigate to .
Update your compliance module to the latest version (e.g., version 4.3.x or higher).
If you are an IT administrator, the most frequent fix reported in the Cisco Community is updating the compliance module on the ISE server:
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Windows security features like SmartScreen or third-party antivirus (e.g., McAfee) can mistakenly flag the AnyConnect downloader as a threat.
Standard uninstalls often leave behind profile data that perpetuates the "failed to launch" cycle. Uninstall AnyConnect via the Control Panel. Delete the following folders if they remain: %ProgramData%\Cisco\Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
If missing, look for a backup in C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\ (inside the acnamfd.inf folder) and copy it to the System32 directory. 4. Clean Reinstall and File Cleanup
Reinstall using the latest package from the Cisco Software Download portal. 5. Verify Certificate Validity
%AppData%\Local\Cisco\Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
Navigate to .
Update your compliance module to the latest version (e.g., version 4.3.x or higher).
If you are an IT administrator, the most frequent fix reported in the Cisco Community is updating the compliance module on the ISE server:
