Error: SysWOW64\winvnc86.exe missing


  1. Posts : 3
    Windows 7
       #1

    Error: SysWOW64\winvnc86.exe missing


    So recently whenever I start up my computer this message pops up:

    "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\winvnc86.exe
    Windows cannot find 'C:\Windows\SysWOW64\winvnc86.exe'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again."

    This started about a week ago, and I can't recall that I've done anything in that time to cause it.

    Is there any way I can reinstall the SysWOW64\winvnc86.exe file that I'm missing? Or another way to fix this... other than attempting computer restore to before this started happening (which I will try if there aren't any other solutions)?
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  2. Posts : 644
    Windows 7 home premium x64
       #2

    It's part of a remote viewing\control program. If you didn't install it or don't want it go to the start menu and type MSCONFIG in the run line, when the app arrives go to the start up tab, remove the tick in the box next to the winvnc app, next time you boot it won't happen.
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  3. Posts : 3
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks for the advice, cyclic. I've just tried what you suggested but there isn't a winvnc app at all in the startup tab on msconfig.
    Last edited by ManicWolf; 16 Jul 2013 at 16:54. Reason: Typo
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  4. Posts : 10,796
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #4

    Look here:
    C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
    and programs listed therein will load automatically when you first log in to your user account. Next, the “All Users” Startup folder here:
    C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
    --------
    Registry:
    There are several places in the registry in which startup programs are specified. Installers add their programs to these keys for several reasons: to prevent tinkering, for more flexibility, or—in the case of viruses, Trojan horses, and spyware—to hide from plain view.
    These keys contain startup programs for the current user (er, you):
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

    These keys contain startup programs for all users:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
    And if you’re using 64-bit Windows, there also may be entries here:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
    The naming of the keys should be self-explanatory. Programs referenced in either of the Run keys listed previously are run every time Windows starts, and are where you’ll find most of your startup programs. An entry referenced in one of the RunOnce keys is run only once and then removed from the key.
    Other, less common places for startup programs to hide in your registry include:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\BootExecuteHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\Wds\rdpwd\StartupPrograms
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Userinit
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  5. Posts : 6,830
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-Bit & Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
       #5

    Click here DDS

    Click on Download Now button

    When the download is complete . Drag the DDS program from the Downloads folder to your Desktop

    Double click the DDS icon on the Desktop then click the Run button to run the tool.

    Place a check next to attact.txt and click Start . When done, DDS will open two logs
    • DDS.txt
    • Attach.txt


    Save two logs onto your desktop and upload them with your reply
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  6. Posts : 1,269
    Windows 7 Ultimate Retail Box (64-bit installed) + Service Pack 1
       #6

    Quick search found:
    WINVNC86.EXE is Trojan Btcmine

    http://greatis.com/blog/how-to-remov...nvnc86-exe.htm

    See info on it? Sound about right OP?

    Run Malwarebyte's Anti-malware lately, OP?

    Try CCleaner from piriform.com and analyze the registry, I would fix any issues there related to the problem.

    Sounds like you got rid of it, and the pointers that want to abuse it are still in place.
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  7. Posts : 6,830
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-Bit & Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
       #7

    Run Farbar Recovery Scan Tool


    64-Bit Version OS Farbar Recovery Scan Tool x64 <===== Download Link

    Drag the FRST64.exe from the Downloads folder to your Desktop

    Right click on FRST64.exe and choose

    When the tool opens click Yes on the disclaimer window .

    Press Scan button.

    FRST will let you know when the scan is complete and has written the FRST.txt to file

       Note
    The first time Farbar Recovery Scan Tool is run, it makes also another log Addition.txt


    Please upload both logs in your reply.(FRST.txt and Addition.txt)

    FRST.txt and Addition.txt will be on the Desktop

    Upload a File
    Click on the Go Advanced button under the Message box . Scroll down to Additional Options then click on Manage Attachments in the Attach Files sections . Click the Browse button locate the file then click on the Open button . In the Upload File from your Computer section click on the Upload button . Wait until it finishes uploading then close the window . Then click Submit Reply .
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