Ensure you are using the correct version of the application for your operating system. If you try to run a 32-bit application using a 32-bit WinDivert driver on a 64-bit Windows OS, the kernel will reject the driver signature. Always download the or 64-bit version of your software for modern systems. Disable Core Isolation (Memory Integrity)
Press the , type cmd , right-click Command Prompt , and select Run as administrator .
Open the Windows Start menu, type , and open it. Ensure you are using the correct version of
Before attempting advanced fixes, perform a clean reboot. Save your work and click (do not use "Shut Down" if Windows Fast Startup is enabled, as this does not fully clear kernel drivers). If the error persists immediately after booting, proceed to the next step. 2. Manually Force-Delete the Locked WinDivert Service
What is the you are trying to run?
Extract the archive and locate WinDivert.dll and WinDivert64.sys (for 64-bit systems).
: Ensure the application using WinDivert (like a VPN or network tool) is being run with Administrator privileges . Manual Registry Cleanup : Open the Registry Editor (regedit). Disable Core Isolation (Memory Integrity) Press the ,
: Attempting to load a 32-bit driver on a 64-bit system (or vice versa) can trigger installation failures.