V-lab (Windows) there was a problem connecting to the remote resource

Getting error message when connecting to v-lab from windows computer: There was a problem connecting to the remote resource

Below is the error message that this article addresses (Windows)

There was a problem connecting to the remote resource.
If you're getting this error message there are several possible fixes
  1. Check to make sure the credentials are being correctly input "campus\e-id"
  2. Make sure you have the Microsoft Authenticator app installed and setup on your phone. V-Lab will not work with text or phone call two factor authentication.
  3. Restart the computer
  4. Try resetting E-ID password at siue.edu/eid
 


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Doc ID:
114933
Owned by:
Aaron W. in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Created:
2021-11-19
Updated:
2025-11-25
Sites:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville