Ensure you have administrative privileges.
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Drop a comment describing your Windows version, security software, and the specific app triggering the error. Communities on GitHub (basil00/Divert) and Reddit (r/networking) are extremely active and can help debug rare cases.
Select and add the directory where your application (and its accompanying WinDivert DLL/SYS files) is installed. 4. Clear Temporary Driver Files from System32 Ensure you have administrative privileges
: Windows security features (like Memory Integrity) may be blocking the driver from loading because it isn't properly signed for your specific Windows version.
Verify that WinDivert.dll , WinDivert64.sys (or WinDivert32.sys ), and WinDivert.inf are all in the same directory .
Windows failed to verify the driver signature. Select and add the directory where your application
Last updated: June 2025 – Verified on Windows 11 23H2 and Windows 10 22H2.
Disable Fast Startup:
WinDivert uses a test-signed certificate. On 64-bit Windows with Secure Boot enabled, driver signature enforcement may block unsigned or self-signed kernel drivers, causing the installation to fail. Verify that WinDivert
If the tool runs as a background service (e.g., installed VPN client), ensure the service itself has admin rights via Services.msc.
Sometimes, Windows caches a corrupted version of the driver file in your temporary directory. Cleaning this folder forces the application to unpack a fresh, working version of the driver. Press to open the Run dialog box. Type %temp% and press Enter . Press Ctrl + A to select all files and folders.
Warning: Disabling Memory Integrity slightly reduces your system's security posture. Only perform this step if you completely trust the software you are trying to run. Step 5: Clean the Windows Temp Folder
Click on , then select Manage settings (under Virus & threat protection settings).
: The driver cannot install without elevated rights. Always right-click your application and select Run as Administrator Antivirus Interference : Security software like