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Aggressive security software (McAfee, Bitdefender, Malwarebytes, CrowdStrike) can flag WinDivert as a potential raw network driver and prevent it from loading into the kernel.

When an application attempts to initialize WinDivert, it dynamically installs a kernel-level driver ( WinDivert.sys or WinDivert64.sys ). If Windows blocks this injection, the application defaults to asking for a system reboot. The underlying triggers usually include:

Safe Mode loads only essential drivers, clearing any locks from third-party software. Installing WinDivert in Safe Mode sometimes bypasses the restart requirement. We reply to every query within 24 hours

, which older systems don't recognize without specific updates (like Command Prompt

Re-enable your antivirus after success.

WinDivert 是针对 x86 和 x64 架构开发的。如果在基于 ARM 架构的 Windows 设备（如搭载 M 系列芯片的 Mac 电脑安装 Windows 虚拟机）上运行，驱动将无法加载并触发错误。 When an application attempts to initialize WinDivert, it

Right-click on the executable file of the program you are trying to run (e.g., goodbyedpi.exe or your proxy client). Select . Click on the Compatibility tab. Check the box next to Run this program as an administrator . Click Apply and then OK .

Even after applying multiple fixes, the error may return. The is Fast Startup combined with a leftover driver service entry in the registry.

Sometimes Windows locks the actual .sys file in your temporary folders, preventing the software from overwriting it. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box. Type %temp% and press . Installing WinDivert in Safe Mode sometimes bypasses the

The host application was launched without administrative permissions, preventing it from writing to the Windows driver directory.

A previous session of your software crashed or closed improperly, leaving the WinDivert service registered in the Windows kernel. Windows will not allow a new version to install while an old one is hung.

Alternatively, go to > Manage settings > Exclusions .

Windows marks drivers for after a reboot. If a previous WinDivert uninstall failed or was interrupted, the system still holds a reference. Any new installation attempts will trigger this error repeatedly, even after multiple restarts.

pnputil /enum-drivers | findstr "WinDivert"