The error “error loading ibvnc.so specified in xrdp.ini” can occur when trying to connect to a remote desktop using Xrdp. This error can be caused by a number of factors, including:
- A missing or corrupt ibvnc.so file.
- A missing or corrupt Xrdp installation.
- A permissions issue with the ibvnc.so file.
- A firewall blocking the connection to the remote desktop.
To fix this error, you can try the following steps:
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Verifying the ibvnc.so file
The ibvnc.so file is a shared library that is used by Xrdp to connect to remote desktops. If this file is missing or corrupt, you will receive the error “Error loading ibvnc.so specified in xrdp.ini”.
Check if the ibvnc.so file exists
To verify that the ibvnc.so file is present and not corrupt, you can use the following steps:
- Open a terminal.
- Navigate to the directory where the ibvnc.so file is located.
- Run the following command:
ls -l ibvnc.soThe output of this command should show the permissions for the ibvnc.so file. If the permissions are not correct, you can change them using the following command:
chmod 755 ibvnc.soVerify the checksum of the ibvnc.so file
To verify the checksum of the ibvnc.so file, you can use a checksumming utility such as md5sum or sha256sum. The checksum for the ibvnc.so file can be found on the Xrdp website.
Verifying Xrdp installation
If the ibvnc.so file is present and not corrupt, then the next step is to verify that Xrdp is installed correctly. You can do this by running the following command:
Run the xrdp -v command
xrdp -vIf Xrdp is not installed correctly, you can install it by following the instructions on the Xrdp website.
Checking permissions
Make sure that the file is owned by the user who is trying to connect to the remote desktop and that the file has read and execute permissions.
Check the owner of the ibvnc.so file
To check the owner of the ibvnc.so file, open a terminal and navigate to the directory where the ibvnc.so file is located. Then, run the following command:
ls -l ibvnc.soThe output of this command should show the owner of the ibvnc.so file. If the owner is not correct, you can change the owner using the following command:
chown USER ibvnc.soCheck the permissions on the ibvnc.so file
To check the permissions on the ibvnc.so file, run the following command:
ls -l ibvnc.so | grep -i "permission"The output of this command should show the permissions for the ibvnc.so file. If the permissions are not correct, you can change them using the following command:
chmod 755 ibvnc.soFirewall
If you are using a firewall, make sure that the connection to the remote desktop is not being blocked. To check if your firewall is blocking the connection, try connecting to the remote desktop from a different computer. If you can connect from a different computer, then your firewall is probably blocking the connection. You can add an exception for Xrdp in your firewall to allow the connection.
Conclusion:
If you have tried all of the above steps and you are still getting the error, you may need to contact the Xrdp developers for further assistance.
Here are some additional steps you can take to try to fix the error:
- Try restarting your computer.
- Try reinstalling Xrdp.
- Try connecting to the remote desktop from a different computer.
If you are still unable to fix the error, you may need to contact the support for the remote desktop software you are using.
