wvndprov32.dll - Analyze and How to Fix Errors

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⚠️ Important Notice: Discover details about wvndprov32.dll, its function, and potential issues in your system. Manually replacing system libraries can brick future Windows updates or cause critical system failures.

Architecture:	32-bit (x86)	Compatible with 32 and 64-bit Windows
Creation date	09.05.2012 15:01:35
File version	3.1.10307.0
Antivirus scan	✅ Clean	No viruses detected.
Digital signature	🟡 Not signed	Signature missing. The file may have been modified.
Hash Integrity	✅ MD5: Verified	File Hash protection is missing.
File size	17 kb.	17408 bytes.

Hashes:

MD5: a29996832500edfa38c468d22bd075e5 ✅
SHA-1: 9c7caf89f98bb5b1f423387c69a5d36741c459fb
SHA-256: 2ae249f47d97a04c18900dbb4fb1b840986f17545e182e55c8ecb47e5edb21de
SHA-512: 23e9cf384e4c5254a336c924736a6c279c579aa059a808849293076ffdc38ed36ccdf56a59e9ff94820c51758835e85eac4bf6acab279a572286663f1f4b99f5

✅ This file is compatible with 32-bit Windows and can run on ✅ 64-bit Windows (via the WOW64 subsystem).

Description

The file wvndprov32.dll is not a standard, legitimate Microsoft Windows system file. It is typically associated with adware, spyware, or malware, specifically linked to browser hijackers and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) like WinNav or Virtumonde.

Standard File Location

Because it is malware-related, it does not have a legitimate system directory. It is usually found in hidden application folders or system folders where it tries to disguise itself:

C:\Windows\System32\
C:\ProgramData\
C:\Users\<Username>\AppData\Local\ or \Roaming\

How to Fix wvndprov32.dll Errors (Without Downloading Files)

Errors regarding this file usually happen because your antivirus deleted the malicious file, but a scheduled task or registry key is still trying to run it. You do not need to download this DLL.

1. Clean the Windows Registry

Press Windows Key + R, type regedit, and hit Enter.
Click Edit in the top menu, then click Find.
Type wvndprov32.dll and click Find Next.
If a match is found in Run or RunOnce keys, right-click the entry and select Delete.
Press F3 to find the next instance and repeat until the registry is clean.

2. Disable Startup Items

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
Click on the Startup apps tab (or Startup tab).
Look for any unknown, blank, or suspicious names related to WinNav or browser tools.
Right-click the item and select Disable.

3. Delete Associated Scheduled Tasks

Press Windows Key + R, type taskschd.msc, and press Enter.
Click on Task Scheduler Library in the left pane.
Look through the list in the middle pane for tasks that reference wvndprov32.dll in their "Actions" tab.
Right-click the suspicious task and select Delete.

4. Run Built-in Windows Repair Tools

Right-click the Start menu and select Terminal (Admin) or Command Prompt (Admin).
Type sfc /scannow and press Enter.
Wait for the verification to reach 100% to fix any corrupted system files that the malware might have altered.

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