VNC Server

VNC Server

by RealVNC Ltd

What is VNC Server?

VNC Server is software application developed by RealVNC Ltd. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 76.01% of installations running this operating system. VNC Server's installer is typically 14.00 MB in size and installs around 23 files. The most common release is 5.0.3 with 54.47% of all installations currently using this version.

VNC Server is most popular in the United States with 40.18% of installations residing in this country.

When using a computer that is connected to the internet, VNC Server is known to create 1 firewall exception to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.

About VNC Server?

VNC Server 5.0.3, developed by RealVNC Ltd, is a software program that includes a Windows Service to run continuously in the background once installed. Stopping the service manually may cause the program to stop functioning properly. The software adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run, with the option to delay its start through the service manager. It also connects to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception to ensure uninterrupted operation. The primary executable is named vncserver.exe, and the setup package typically installs about 21 files, totaling approximately 11.82 MB (12,395,357 bytes). The majority of users with this software installed are operating Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While 40% of users are located in the United States, VNC Server is also popular in France and the United Kingdom.

Software Behaviors

Services:
  • vncserver.exe runs as a service named 'VNC Server' (vncserver) "Enables VNC Viewer users to connect to and control this computer. To manage connectivity, configure the VNC Server application. Note that if this service is stopped, all VNC Viewer users will be disconnected and cannot connect until it is started again.".
Firewall:
  • vncserver.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\RealVNC\VNC Server\vncserver.exe'.

Software Details

URL:
https://www.realvnc.com
Support:
Installation path:
C:\Program Files\RealVNC\VNC Server\
Uninstaller:
"C:\Program Files\RealVNC\VNC Server\unins000.exe"
Size:
14.00 MB
Language:
English

VNC Server Executable Details

Primary executable:
vncserver.exe
Name:
VNC Server
Path:
C:\Program Files\RealVNC\VNC Server\vncserver.exe
MD5:
SHA-1:
SHA-256:
Files installed by VNC Server
File Type Filename MD5
EXE
8a3bc1b78a478a3e93f31d9e2980d93a
EXE
b6019819df3fb31c17a70b7e7ee9b1f3
EXE
721af23612706a6f755459de17080d30