SSL Network Extender Service is down on Windows 10

I recently tried to connect to a remote site using Check Point SSL Network Extender. I got an error message stating that the “SSL Network Extender Service is down or could not be started”.

After some research, it was became clear that this error appeared only on Windows 10 devices.

The solution is quite easy however. Start Internet Explorer using “Run as administrator” – and your problem is long gone.

PS: Edge is not supported thus far.