Forticlient 7.0.0 Windows Release Notes
Forticlient 7.0.0 Windows Release Notes
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Change log 4
Introduction 5
Licensing 5
Special notices 6
Nested VPN tunnels 6
SSL VPN connectivity issues 6
Microsoft Windows server support 6
HP Velocity and Application Firewall 6
Split tunnel 6
Installation information 7
Firmware images and tools 7
Upgrading from previous FortiClient versions 8
Downgrading to previous versions 8
Firmware image checksums 8
Product integration and support 9
Language support 10
Conflicts with third party AV products 10
Resolved issues 12
Zero Trust Telemetry 12
Endpoint control 12
Logs 12
Malware Protection and Sandbox 13
Remote Access 13
Web Filter and plugin 13
Other 14
Known issues 15
FortiSASE SIA 15
Application Firewall 15
GUI 15
Endpoint control 15
FSSOMA 16
Zero Trust Telemetry 16
Malware Protection and Sandbox 16
Remote Access 17
Console 17
Vulnerability Scan 17
Logs 18
Other 18
2021-04-27 Initial release of 7.0.0.
This document provides a summary of enhancements, support information, and installation instructions for FortiClient
(Windows) 7.0.0 build 0029.
l Special notices on page 6
l Installation information on page 7
l Product integration and support on page 9
l Resolved issues on page 12
l Known issues on page 15
Review all sections prior to installing FortiClient.
Licensing
FortiClient 6.2.0+, FortiClient EMS 6.2.0+, and FortiOS 6.2.0+ introduced a new licensing structure for managing
endpoints running FortiClient 6.2.0+. See Upgrading from previous FortiClient versions on page 8 for more information
on how the licensing changes upon upgrade to 6.2.0+. Fortinet no longer offers a free trial license for ten connected
FortiClient endpoints on any FortiGate model running FortiOS 6.2.0+. EMS 7.0.0 supports a trial license. With the EMS
free trial license, you can provision and manage FortiClient on ten Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints and ten
Chromebook endpoints indefinitely.
FortiClient 7.0.0 offers a free VPN-only version that you can use for VPN-only connectivity to FortiGate devices running
FortiOS 5.6 and later versions. You can download the VPN-only application from FortiClient.com. You cannot use the
VPN-only client with the FortiClient Single Sign On Mobility Agent (SSOMA). To use VPN and SSOMA together, you
must purchase an EMS license.
FortiClient (Windows) does not support parallel independent VPN connections to different sites. However, FortiClient
(Windows) may still establish VPN connection over existing third-party (for example, AT&T Client) VPN connection
(nested tunnels).
Latency or poor network connectivity can affect the FortiClient SSL VPN connection. To further help avoid timeouts,
increase the login timeout on the FortiGate to 180 seconds using the following CLI command:
config vpn ssl settings
set login-timeout 180
end
FortiClient (Windows) supports the AV, vulnerability scan, Web Filter, and SSL VPN features for Microsoft Windows
servers.
When using an HP computer, a conflict between the HP Velocity application and FortiClient Application Firewall can
cause a blue screen of death or network issues. If not using HP Velocity, consider uninstalling it.
Split tunnel
A split tunnel configuration that functioned in FortiClient (Windows) 6.4.1 no longer works after upgrading to 7.0.0, unless
the administrator has configured a per-tunnel configuration in EMS.
The following files are available in the firmware image file folder:
File Description
FortiClientTools_7.0.0.xxxx.zip Zip package containing miscellaneous tools, including VPN automation files.
FortiClientSSOSetup_ FSSO-only installer (32-bit).
7.0.0.xxxx.zip
FortiClientSSOSetup_ FSSO-only installer (64-bit).
7.0.0.xxxx_x64.zip
FortiClientVPNSetup_ Free VPN-only installer (32-bit).
7.0.0.xxxx.exe
FortiClientVPNSetup_ Free VPN-only installer (64-bit).
7.0.0.xxxx_x64.exe
EMS 7.0.0 includes the FortiClient (Windows) 7.0.0 standard installer and zip package containing FortiClient.msi and
language transforms.
The following tools and files are available in the FortiClientTools_7.0.xx.xxxx.zip file:
File Description
FortiClientVirusCleaner Virus cleaner.
OnlineInstaller Installer files that install the latest FortiClient (Windows) version available.
SSLVPNcmdline Command line SSL VPN client.
SupportUtils Includes diagnostic, uninstallation, and reinstallation tools.
VPNAutomation VPN automation tool.
VC_redist.x64.exe Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Update (64-bit).
vc_redist.x86.exe Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Update (86-bit).
The following files are available on FortiClient.com:
File Description
FortiClientSetup_7.0.0.xxxx.zip Standard installer package for Windows (32-bit).
FortiClientSetup_7.0.0.xxxx_ Standard installer package for Windows (64-bit).
x64.zip
File Description
FortiClientVPNSetup_ Free VPN-only installer (32-bit).
7.0.0.xxxx.exe
FortiClientVPNSetup_ Free VPN-only installer (64-bit).
7.0.0.xxxx_x64.exe
Review the following sections prior to installing FortiClient version 7.0.0: Introduction on page
5, Special notices on page 6, and Product integration and support on page 9.
To upgrade a previous FortiClient version to FortiClient 7.0.0, do one of the following:
l Deploy FortiClient 7.0.0 as an upgrade from EMS
l Manually uninstall existing FortiClient version from the device, then install FortiClient (Windows) 7.0.0
FortiClient (Windows) 7.0.0 features are only enabled when connected to EMS 7.0.0.
See the FortiClient and FortiClient EMS Upgrade Paths for information on upgrade paths.
FortiClient (Windows) 7.0.0 does not support downgrading to previous FortiClient (Windows) versions.
The MD5 checksums for all Fortinet software and firmware releases are available at the Customer Service & Support
portal. After logging in, click Download > Firmware Image Checksums, enter the image file name, including the
extension, and select Get Checksum Code.
The following table lists version 7.0.0 product integration and support information:
The following FortiOS versions support IPsec and SSL VPN with FortiClient
(Windows) 7.0.0:
l 7.0.0 and later
l 6.4.0 and later
l 6.2.0 and later
l 6.0.0 and later
FortiSandbox l 3.2.0 and later
l 3.1.0 and later
l 3.0.0 and later
l 2.5.0 and later
Language support
The following table lists FortiClient language support information:
The FortiClient language setting defaults to the regional language setting configured on the client workstation, unless
configured in the XML configuration file.
If the client workstation is configured to a regional language setting that FortiClient does not support,
it defaults to English.
The AV feature in FortiClient is known to conflict with other similar products in the market.
l You should not use FortiClient's AV feature with other AV products.
l If not using FortiClient's AV feature, you should exclude the FortiClient installation folder from scanning for the third
party AV product.
During a new installation of FortiClient, the installer searches for other registered third party software and, if any is found,
warns users to uninstall them before proceeding with the installation. There is also an option to disable FortiClient Real
Time Protection (RTP).
The following issues have been fixed in version 7.0.0. For inquiries about a particular bug, contact Customer Service &
Support.
Bug ID Description
687647 Upgrade places FCM in single user mode. Client registrations are blocked due to license limit
being reached.
696230 On-fabric detection rule based on public IP address does not recognize IP address change.
697795 FortiClient fails to calculate on-fabric result.
698008 Disconnection from Telemetry also disconnects SSL VPN.
699686 EMS does not receive Software Inventory from FortiClient (Windows).
700357 On-fabric detection does not work after reboot.
704517 FortiClient fails to register to FortiClient Cloud with invitation code.
709445 FortiClient (Windows) reports endpoint is connected when endpoint status is 0.
709723 FortiClient (Windows) ends up without client certificate unless deregistering or reregistering to
EMS.
711023 GUI shows incorrect status.
Endpoint control
Bug ID Description
693087 EMS should show Owner for an endpoint device.
Logs
Bug ID Description
599560 Notification page reports USB block alert source as unknown.
Bug ID Description
654336 Event log epenfeatures contains firewall, which is disabled.
664452 Endpoint Control logs improvement.
700466 Create proper logs and message when license expires.
Bug ID Description
602768 Cloud-based malware detection does not honor allowlisted files.
704823 Antivirus scan does not start.
Remote Access
Bug ID Description
617420 Remote Access VPN with prelogon without user interaction.
645174 FortiClient sometimes does not use the remoteauthtimeout value configured on the FortiGate
for SSL VPN.
671392 Windows restart does not remove SSL VPN tunnel that VPN before logon established.
677766 When VPN tunnel goes down, the single host route for the VPN server stays.
682675 SSL VPN users cannot set new PIN after it has expired when using RSA RADIUS authentication.
688043 VPN before logon does not prompt for FortiToken request.
689176 IPsec VPN failover to SSL VPN when using VPN before logon does not work properly.
690769 User cannot start VPN connection with ENTER key.
695054 IPsec VPN disconnects right after the tunnel establishes.
695133 DNS resolution is inconsistent when IPv6 is enabled on the desktop.
698177 Public IP address detection and SSL VPN.
Bug ID Description
696581 FortiClient extension pauses download when extension is installed but not in use.
Other
Bug ID Description
656318 Diagnostics tool uses high CPU, takes a long time to run, and does not finish.
686139 Console fails to open when double-clicking the tray icon.
691564 FortiShield causes third party application performance issues.
691647 Real-time protection GUI event button does not open logs.
The following issues have been identified in FortiClient (Windows) 7.0.0. For inquiries about a particular bug or to report
a bug, contact Customer Service & Support.
FortiSASE SIA
Bug ID Description
701552 FortiSASE SIA tunnel reconnection issues after FortiSASE SIA portal removes VPN user.
Application Firewall
Bug ID Description
GUI
Bug ID Description
708855 GUI shows site is unavailable when blocked.
Endpoint control
Bug ID Description
699686 EMS does not receive software inventory from FortiClient (Windows).
702660 Switching Active Directory users does not modify user details in EMS Endpoints pane.
FSSOMA
Bug ID Description
705256 SSOMA fails to call WTSQueryUserToken.
Bug ID Description
587327 Device detection/VPN autoconnect frequency is too often.
652647 FortiClient fails to upload large diagnostics tool result file to EMS.
687611 FortiClient should calculate AD group-based policy rule for tags.
693928 After FortiClient successfully migrates to a new EMS, it does not remove original
EMS from EMS list.
697795 FortiClient fails to calculate on-fabric result.
701552 SASE SIA tunnel reconnection issues after SASE SIA portal removes VPN user.
702660 Switching AD users does not modify user details in EMS Endpoints table.
705010 EMS shows endpoints with incorrect usernames.
705664 FortiGate waits about one minute to get ztna-ems-tag update.
714131 Migrating FortiClient to a different server fails when connection key is enabled.
Bug ID Description
590688 FortiClient says FortiSandbox scan does not support file type when extension is supported and
enabled on FortiSandbox.
683027 FortiClient (Windows) shows quarantine message, even if Application Firewall is not installed and
quarantine mode will not work.
691328 FortiClient upgrade does not upgrade antivirus engine as deployed through an EMS installer.
705761 FortiClient (Windows) does not block USB drives when removable media access is configured to
block WPD devices.
713557 Exceptions do not work for AntiExploit module.
Remote Access
Bug ID Description
700092 VPN does not connect when using domain user account.
700440 Application-based split tunneling does not work.
702965 Host check interval does not work as expected after PC has previously gone into sleep mode.
703939 FortiClient does not send UID to SSL VPN daemon.
706023 FortiClient (Windows) loses DNS settings after restarting computer.
709001 SSL VPN host check validation does not work for SAML user.
710603 VPN resets with each EMS push.
711227 Per-user autoconnect starts autoconnecting before logging onto Windows.
711402 Per-user autoconnect does not establish and remains connected after logging onto Windows.
714564 SAML connection stays in connecting state and never return with error when FortiGate gateway is
inaccessible.
Console
Bug ID Description
690679 EMS cannot tag endpoints based on nested AD groups.
703213 Reusing/sharing SAML identity provider cookie.
Vulnerability Scan
Bug ID Description
630202 Vulnerability Scan cannot detect Zoom.exe installer.
Logs
Bug ID Description
709729 realtime_scan log disappears after ten seconds.
Other
Bug ID Description
69182 FortiClient does not support the pound (£) sign.
689936 GUI issue when connecting to IPsec VPN using FortiTray.
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