ShrewSoft VPN: "Failed to attach to key daemon"

If you are using ShrewSoft VPN software, you may receive the error message "ShrewSoft VPN Failed to attach to key daemon". The connection will then not be initialized and you will not be able to use the VPN. Fortunately, the problem can be fixed quickly. All you need is Task Manager.

Fix problems with ShrewSoft VPN

ShrewSoft VPN is a software that can be used to establish VPN connections. Through it, users can surf anonymously and thus protect their privacy and data from unauthorized access. The prerequisite for this is that the VPN connection is initialized correctly. However, you may receive the error message "ShrewSoft VPN Failed to attach to key daemon" when trying to establish a connection. This indicates that the connection has been interrupted and anonymous browsing is not possible. The error message tells you that some processes were not started, without which ShrewSoft VPN is not functional. You can start these processes via Task Manager and then use the software as usual.

How to find a solution

1. Open Task Manager.
2. Select the "Services" tab at the top.
3. Suchen Sie folgende Dienste: „ShrewSoft DNS Proxy Daemon“, „ShrewSoft IKE Daemon“ und „ShrewSoft IPSEC Daemon“.
4. Klicken Sie mit rechts auf jeden der Dienste und klicken Sie auf „Starten“.
5. Starten Sie ShrewSoft VPN neu.