How to launch Cisco Secure Client (formerly Cisco AnyConnect)


Introduction

The Cisco AnyConnect client has been rebranded to Cisco Secure Client. This vendor rebranding has changed the way you may have launched the application. If you launched the application via the Start Menu by typing "Any" or "VPN", you will now need to type any or all of the following key words "Cisco Secure Client" in the text field. 

You can also pin the application to both your taskbar and start menu. Type one of the keywords listed above in the text field, then right click the application and select "pin to taskbar" , "pin to start". 

Instructions

 The Cisco AnyConnect client has been rebranded to Cisco Secure Client. This vendor rebranding has changed the way you may launch the application. Previously, users were able to launch the AnyConnect client by typing "Any" or "VPN" in the Windows search text field. Those search fields will no longer work, examples are below. 

You will now need to type any or all of the following key words "Cisco Secure Client" in the text field.