SoftEther Project SoftEther VPN Client EXE vpnclient.exe

Vpnclient.exe EXE Errors: Download and Troubleshoot

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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SoftEther VPN files, such as vpnclient.exe, are considered a type of Win32 EXE (Executable application) file. They are associated with the EXE file extension, developed by SoftEther Project for SoftEther VPN.

The initial introduction of vpnclient.exe released in VPN Gate Client Plug-in with SoftEther VPN Client 4.29 Build 9680 was for Windows 10 on 03/06/2019. On 05/23/2019, version 4, 29, 0, 9680 was released for SoftEther VPN Client 4.29 build 9680.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, EXE file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of vpnclient.exe.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	vpnclient.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	SoftEther VPN
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	SoftEther VPN Project at University of Tsukuba, Japan.
Software Program:	SoftEther VPN
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (C) 2012-2019 SoftEther VPN Project. All Rights Reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	Japanese
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x0017
Entry Point:	0x2fadcf
Code Size:	3243008

View Other vpnclient.exe Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	3.8 MB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:01:06 04:54:25+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2019:02:28 10:25:10+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	9.0
Code Size:	3243008
Initialized Data Size:	715776
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x2fadcf
OS Version:	5.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	4.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	4.29.0.9680
Product Version Number:	4.29.0.9680
File Flags Mask:	0x0017
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	Japanese
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	SoftEther VPN Project at University of Tsukuba, Japan.
File Description:	SoftEther VPN
File Version:	4, 29, 0, 9680
Internal Name:	vpnclient
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (C) 2012-2019 SoftEther VPN Project. All Rights Reserved.
Product Name:	SoftEther VPN
Product Version:	4, 29, 0, 9680
Legal Trademarks:	SoftEther(R) is a registered trademark of SoftEther Corporation in Japan, United Status and People's Republic of China. SoftEther Corporation is a company founded at University of Tsukuba, Japan in 2004.

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What are vpnclient.exe Error Messages?

vpnclient.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common vpnclient.exe errors include:

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

System Error

The program can’t start because vpnclient.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 vpnclient.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting vpnclient.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using SoftEther VPN. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of SoftEther VPN Project at University of Tsukuba, Japan., conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of vpnclient.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 vpnclient.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 vpnclient.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 vpnclient.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed SoftEther VPN Client (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling SoftEther VPN Client software.

You can uninstall SoftEther VPN Client 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 SoftEther VPN Client 4.29 build 9680 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall SoftEther VPN Client software.

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

SoftEther VPN Client 4.29 build 9680

SoftEther Project

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 vpnclient.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 vpnclient.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 vpnclient.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 vpnclient.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free vpnclient.exe files for every applicable version of SoftEther VPN Client. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

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

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\SoftEther VPN Client\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\SoftEther VPN Client\
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 vpnclient.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 vpnclient.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying vpnclient.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. SoftEther Project typically does not release SoftEther VPN Client 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 vpnclient.exe and all other EXE files for SoftEther VPN Client. An incorrectly installed EXE file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

SoftEther VPN Client 4.29 build 9680

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

vpnclient.exe

4.29.0.9680

4, 29, 0, 9680

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	SoftEther VPN
Software Version:	4.29.0.9680
File Version:	4, 29, 0, 9680
File Size:	3973432
File Date:	01/06/2020
MD5 Checksum:	6874bb1b46b654b6bf990de741778844
SHA1 Checksum:	c0580bd1d9531480a13affd4f8d044cf6f2040f0
SHA256 Checksum:	acbfdcc60e4441a4ec7c8f019db08e21a56dd37ffbd7b8ac9a9233ae2a05f7a2
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\SoftEther VPN Client\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	715776
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/06/2020

VPN Gate Client Plug-in with SoftEther VPN Client 4.29 Build 9680

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

vpnclient.exe

4.29.0.9680

4, 29, 0, 9680

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	SoftEther VPN
Software Version:	4.29.0.9680
File Version:	4, 29, 0, 9680
File Size:	3973432
File Date:	01/06/2020
MD5 Checksum:	6874bb1b46b654b6bf990de741778844
SHA1 Checksum:	c0580bd1d9531480a13affd4f8d044cf6f2040f0
SHA256 Checksum:	acbfdcc60e4441a4ec7c8f019db08e21a56dd37ffbd7b8ac9a9233ae2a05f7a2
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\SoftEther VPN Client\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	715776
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/06/2020

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Files Related to vpnclient.exe

EXE Files Related to vpnclient.exe

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
OneDrive.exe	Microsoft OneDrive	Microsoft OneDrive (19.192.0926.0012)	1585000	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\
softether-vpnclient-v4...	SoftEther VPN	SoftEther VPN (4, 29, 0, 9680)	45071160	C:\Windows\Logs\NetSetup\
vpninstall.exe	SoftEther VPN	SoftEther VPN (4, 29, 0, 9680)	4096824	C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.GetHelp_...
OneDriveUpdaterService...	Updater Service	Microsoft OneDrive (19.192.0926.0012)	2487144	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\
vpnsetup.exe	SoftEther VPN	SoftEther VPN (4, 29, 0, 9680)	4913464	C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.XboxIden...

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File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
SA.DAT	Game Data	SoftEther VPN Client 4.29 build 9680	6	C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\
setupapi.dev.log	Log	SoftEther VPN Client 4.29 build 9680	697832	C:\Windows\inf\
api-ms-win-core-heap-l...	ApiSet Stub DLL	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12)	11112	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
api-ms-win-core-memory...	ApiSet Stub DLL	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12)	11624	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
ShutdownPerformanceDia...	Binary Disk Image	SoftEther VPN Client 4.29 build 9680	9694	C:\Windows\System32\wdi\

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