OnlineShieldClient.exe Runtime Errors: Download and Troubleshoot

Last Updated: 11/28/2024
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OnlineShieldClient.exe, also known as a mySteganos Online Shield file, was created by Steganos Software for the development of mySteganos Online Shield. EXE files fall under under the Win32 EXE (Executable application) file type category.

OnlineShieldClient.exe was first released in the Windows 10 Operating System on 09/17/2018 with Steganos Online Shield VPN 2.0.4. According to our records, this is the primary and most recent file release from Steganos Software.

This article discusses complete file details, EXE file troubleshooting instructions for problems with OnlineShieldClient.exe, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: OnlineShieldClient.exe
File Extension: EXE file extension
Description: mySteganos Online Shield
Object File Type: Executable application
File Operating System: Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Steganos Software GmbH
Software Program: mySteganos Online Shield
Legal Copyright: Copyright (c) 2018 Steganos Software GmbH
File Details
Character Set: Windows, Latin1
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x0000
Entry Point: 0x4250f5
Code Size: 4964352


What are OnlineShieldClient.exe Error Messages?


OnlineShieldClient.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are Steganos Online Shield VPN errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when OnlineShieldClient.exe is attempted to be loaded either when Steganos Online Shield VPN is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using Steganos Online Shield VPN.

In most cases, OnlineShieldClient.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these OnlineShieldClient.exe error messages mean that Steganos Online Shield VPN was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, Steganos Online Shield VPN will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common OnlineShieldClient.exe errors include:

  • OnlineShieldClient.exe - Bad Image.
  • OnlineShieldClient.exe Application Error.
  • OnlineShieldClient.exe could not be found.
  • OnlineShieldClient.exe could not be installed.
  • OnlineShieldClient.exe could not be launched. Class not registered.
  • OnlineShieldClient.exe could not be started.
  • OnlineShieldClient.exe failed to initialize properly.
  • OnlineShieldClient.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
  • OnlineShieldClient.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
  • OnlineShieldClient.exe is not running.
  • Cannot find OnlineShieldClient.exe.
  • Error starting program: OnlineShieldClient.exe.
  • Faulting Application Path: OnlineShieldClient.exe.
  • The file OnlineShieldClient.exe is missing or corrupt.
  • Windows failed to start - OnlineShieldClient.exe.
System Error


The program can’t start because OnlineShieldClient.exe is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the OnlineShieldClient.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting OnlineShieldClient.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using mySteganos Online Shield. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Steganos Software GmbH, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of OnlineShieldClient.exe errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix OnlineShieldClient.exe Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your OnlineShieldClient.exe issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the OnlineShieldClient.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Steganos Online Shield VPN (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Steganos Online Shield VPN software.

You can uninstall Steganos Online Shield VPN software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for Steganos Online Shield VPN 2.0.4 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Steganos Online Shield VPN software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Steganos Online Shield VPN 2.0.4

Steganos Software

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many OnlineShieldClient.exe error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the OnlineShieldClient.exe error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your OnlineShieldClient.exe File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate OnlineShieldClient.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free OnlineShieldClient.exe files for every applicable version of Steganos Online Shield VPN. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download OnlineShieldClient.exe Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Steganos Online Shield VPN folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steganos Online Shield\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve OnlineShieldClient.exe problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying OnlineShieldClient.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Steganos Software typically does not release Steganos Online Shield VPN EXE files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing OnlineShieldClient.exe and all other EXE files for Steganos Online Shield VPN. An incorrectly installed EXE file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10


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openssl.exe Windows Executable Steganos Online Shield VPN 2.0.4 946592 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
OneDrive.exe Microsoft OneDrive Microsoft OneDrive (19.192.0926.0012) 1585000 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\
RenameTAP.exe Windows Executable Steganos Online Shield VPN 2.0.4 73216 C:\3DP\Net\Atheros\9377\n\1032\
UninstallWindow.exe Uninstall Window mySteganos Online Shield (2.0.8.12566) 4545536 C:\3DP\Net\Atheros\9377\0042\1032\
FileSyncConfig.exe Microsoft OneDrive Configuration Application Microsoft OneDrive (19.192.0926.0012) 364392 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\

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setuperr.log Log Steganos Online Shield VPN 2.0.4 23501 C:\Windows\Logs\DPX\
SA.DAT Game Data Steganos Online Shield VPN 2.0.4 6 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\
diagwrn.xml Extensible Markup Language Steganos Online Shield VPN 2.0.4 5718 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
diagerr.xml Extensible Markup Language Steganos Online Shield VPN 2.0.4 5718 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
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