As stated in earlier posts, this issue
IS caused by Windows' failure to display the credentials dialog prompt when using the system tray to initiate a VPN connection. If initiated via System Settings or using the Rasdial command all VPNs connect successfully. It would seem by saving your
credentials via Rasdial or System Settings that the credentials prompt would no longer be required. Unfortunately this is not the case. In order to use the System Tray to initiate a VPN connection successfully you will need to make sure the "Remember my credentials"
box is checked for each VPN adapter setup in the Network Connections control panel. Once the credentials are saved using the System Settings connection method, connecting via the System Tray will be possible for future connections. This is definitely not a
fix but a workaround. Hopefully Microsoft will resolve this issue soon.
In summary:
System Settings -> VPN -> VPN connection -> Advanced Options -> Edit
add Username and Password to the connection profile -> check box for "Remember my sign-in info" -> SAVE
Next do the following
Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Center -> Change adapter settings
right click desired VPN adapter -> Properties -> Options tab -> check box for "Remember my credentials" -> OK
I hope this helps clear up the confusion as to how to workaround this frustrating issue.