sentence understanding

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sagarbud
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sentence understanding

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Hello,

I am confusing between the following two sentences, which one is correct? can anyone help me to figure out it?

I had unable to log in the client's VPS via RDP. V/S I was not able to log in to the client's VPS.

If possible also provide the reason.
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Re: sentence understanding

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As written, only the second is grammatical.
The alternative is 'I had BEEN unable...'
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