VPNProService Fails

obsidere

obsidere

Hello,

I'm trying to install the Opera VPN Pro client on my Windows machine, but the installation fails with an error. I get the following message:

"Service 'Opera VPN Pro Service' (VPNProService) failed to start. Verify that you have sufficient privileges to start system services."

Then, when I check the Windows Services, trying to start it manually gives me this:

"Error 1053: The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion."

I had previously deleted the VPN connection manually from the Windows VPN settings because the VPN wasn’t connecting properly. I'm wondering if that could be related.

I’ve already tried:

Running the installer as administrator

Checking services (services.msc)

Attempting to delete the service using sc delete VPNProService

Rebooting and doing a clean reinstall

Nothing seems to help.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

burnout426

burnout426 Volunteer

Make sure you have the .NET 8.0 desktop runtime. See https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/8.0.

obsidere

obsidere

Thank you so much @burnout426

I have been struggling with this problem for an entire day and tried every complex solution imaginable (sfc, DISM, network reset, clean reinstallation, etc.). I can't believe the solution was this simple.

Thanks to your suggestion, I installed the .NET 8.0 Desktop Runtime, and the issue was resolved instantly. You saved me from a huge headache, I'm very grateful! I hope this helps others who might be facing the same problem.