I have an openvpn server that works fine, but have an issue on a Windows 8.1 station that is configured in service mode. I have installed it already to more Win8 PCs but not in service mode.
The connection gets established properly, if I do a shutdown after I turn it on again it won't start the connection.
The thing that lead me to the solution was that interestingly after I did a restart and not shutdown, the connection has established at startup.
The problem comes from hybrid shutdown, implemented as default shutdown from Windows 8. To turn this feature off I have followed these steps:
Search for Power Settings from the Start screen.
Click on Change what the power buttons do.
Click Change settings that are currently unavailable.
If prompted, enter the Administrator password to change the User Account Controls.
Under Shutdown settings, uncheck the box next to Turn on fast startup (recommended.)
Click Save changes, then restart.
Description of steps taken from: http://www.maketecheasier.com/disable-hybrid-boot-and-shutdown-in-windows-8/
