Steganos Software Steganos Online Shield VPN EXE openvpn.exe

How to Download Openvpn.exe and Fix EXE Error Messages

Last Updated: 11/28/2024
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EXE files such as openvpn.exe are categorized as Win32 EXE (Executable application) files. As a OpenVPN Daemon file, it was created for use in OpenVPN by Steganos Software.

The first version of openvpn.exe was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 07/20/2017 inside Easy-Hide-IP 4.7. The newest file release date for Steganos Online Shield VPN 2.0.4 was 09/17/2018 [version 2.4.8.0].

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple EXE file troubleshooting, and list of free openvpn.exe downloads for each available file version.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	openvpn.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	OpenVPN Daemon
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	The OpenVPN Project
Software Program:	OpenVPN
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © The OpenVPN Project

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x14f0
Code Size:	610816

View Other openvpn.exe Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	799 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:01:14 14:36:16+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	1970:01:02 12:24:36+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	2.26
Code Size:	610816
Initialized Data Size:	810496
Uninitialized Data Size:	38912
Entry Point:	0x14f0
OS Version:	4.0
Image Version:	1.0
Subsystem Version:	4.0
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	2.4.8.0
Product Version Number:	2.4.8.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	The OpenVPN Project
File Description:	OpenVPN Daemon
File Version:	2.4.8.0
Internal Name:	OpenVPN
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © The OpenVPN Project
Product Name:	OpenVPN
Product Version:	2.4.8.0

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What are openvpn.exe Error Messages?

openvpn.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 openvpn.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, openvpn.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these openvpn.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 openvpn.exe errors include:

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

System Error

The program can’t start because openvpn.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 openvpn.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting openvpn.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using OpenVPN. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of The OpenVPN Project, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of openvpn.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.

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How to Fix openvpn.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 openvpn.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):

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

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the openvpn.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):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for Steganos Online Shield VPN 2.0.4 and click "Uninstall"
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 openvpn.exe error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

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

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

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your openvpn.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 openvpn.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free openvpn.exe files for every applicable version of Steganos Online Shield VPN. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download openvpn.exe Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Steganos Online Shield VPN folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steganos Online Shield\openvpn\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steganos Online Shield\openvpn64\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Jailbreak VPN\Free VPN\bin\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\CyberGhost 7\Data\OpenVPN\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Easy-Hide-IP VPN\openvpn\
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 openvpn.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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Download openvpn.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying openvpn.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 openvpn.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.

Steganos Online Shield VPN 2.0.4

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

openvpn.exe

2.4.8.0

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	OpenVPN
Software Version:	2.4.8.0
File Version:	2.4.8.0
File Size:	818616
File Date:	01/14/2020
MD5 Checksum:	3e4aff9746b21b444b8dbbb744fee807
SHA1 Checksum:	2931edb69589f4219593beb9f7448192df556135
SHA256 Checksum:	78256e720941327b062f8cb5fe0eed242fd8b6c58a33d9f61fe194f4059aacf4
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Steganos Online Shield\ ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	1.0
Initialized Data Size:	810496
Linker Version:	2.26
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/14/2020

openvpn.exe

2.4.8.0

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	OpenVPN
Software Version:	2.4.8.0
File Version:	2.4.8.0
File Size:	840632
File Date:	01/14/2020
MD5 Checksum:	f114ea75f8849742a545897b80bdeedb
SHA1 Checksum:	387a9b4399dc74e630795aeeff6dd7305b66aefb
SHA256 Checksum:	faa07d96edd6a691cf1c84a66f1201634dd28e0a63bcf9a8d7fdb51c33f0b542
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Steganos Online Shield\ ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	245248
Linker Version:	2.26
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	5.2
File Modification Date/Time:	01/14/2020

Free VPN 1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

openvpn.exe

2.3.6.0

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	OpenVPN
Software Version:	2.3.6.0
File Version:	2.3.6.0
File Size:	677688
File Date:	01/14/2020
MD5 Checksum:	abd63e52fd0eb910a8d3eccb247ab25d
SHA1 Checksum:	8ad3fc615e5190e7de79e98e6a4ddf8e4c5ec910
SHA256 Checksum:	83bab0975ba4b8202b77a3ae6e6edada231ddbae30bafae1246d6fe886167bb4
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Jailbreak VPN\Free VPN\bin\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	1.0
Initialized Data Size:	667648
Linker Version:	2.23
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/14/2020

CyberGhost VPN 7.1.2.4167

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

openvpn.exe

2.4.7.0

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	OpenVPN
Software Version:	2.4.7.0
File Version:	2.4.7.0
File Size:	889816
File Date:	11/22/2019
MD5 Checksum:	de76066903427c91eec491a269505828
SHA1 Checksum:	ea79928233255fc711b73f85cca95a0d2b266eeb
SHA256 Checksum:	fb263a21e7537d57e75b7ffe27cfe6a364c20ca81709b2980ca54d9d5d263553
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\CyberGhost 7\Data\OpenVPN\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	1.0
Initialized Data Size:	881664
Linker Version:	2.30
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/22/2019

Easy-Hide-IP 4.7

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

openvpn.exe

2.3.11.0

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	OpenVPN
Software Version:	2.3.11.0
File Version:	2.3.11.0
File Size:	728416
File Date:	11/09/2019
MD5 Checksum:	cf4a54c0d3a6ce8acb621c464eba1624
SHA1 Checksum:	149ea41b75ff35c4a24ac866f800ad78741f7f10
SHA256 Checksum:	3bc4035237391d7709e03af3adab7d406c96da401436163c660421d396634a4d
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Easy-Hide-IP VPN\openvpn\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	1.0
Initialized Data Size:	718336
Linker Version:	2.23
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/09/2019

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