WinDivert works at the kernel level to intercept network traffic. It cannot inject its driver into the system without full administrative permissions.
Temporarily disable:
Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WinDivert Right-click the folder and select Delete . Restart your computer and try the installation again. 2. Manually Remove the Service WinDivert works at the kernel level to intercept
The driver file itself is stored in the system directory. Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\drivers and look for any of the following files: Restart your computer and try the installation again
Because WinDivert operates at the most privileged level of Windows (the kernel level), its installation is heavily guarded by the operating system's security mechanisms. It is this very security that, when too strict, leads to the "cannot be installed" error. Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\drivers and look for any of
: If you are on Windows 10/11, go to Windows Security > Device Security > Core Isolation and try turning off Memory Integrity .