Problem:
Error: “The file ‘Manifest Tool.exe’ is not marked for installation” occurs during installation of Cisco AnyConnect client. This generally happens due to a failed upgrade installation of the client..
Solution:
Uninstall any version of the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client if it exist on the system.
Then, edit the registry by following these steps:
- Launch the Registry Editor by typing “regedit” in the search window or box.
- If a dialogue box pops up displaying the following: “Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer?”, Click Yes.
- Browse to the following location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\
- Within the Products folder, locate and delete the registry key which contains the product information for Cisco AnyConnect.
- Go through each key in the Products folder until you find the one for Cisco AnyConnect. For example, the registry key for Cisco AnyConnect is named {D5BA4DB6420F33A4BAA83AD8BF69D037}
- Please note that the version of Cisco AnyConnect that you have may display a different registry key name.
- Close the registry editor.
- Install the Cisco AnyConnect client.
** Please make a backup of the registry before deleting or modifying any keys.
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