Windivert Driver Cannot Be Installed You Must Restart Your Computer Jun 2026

(Windows Packet Divert) is a legitimate, open-source driver that allows applications to capture, modify, or block network packets in real-time. It runs at the kernel level, which is why Windows treats it with extra security scrutiny.

Open regedit and navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WinDivert . Right-click and the WinDivert folder. (Windows Packet Divert) is a legitimate, open-source driver

When Windows updates a driver, it often marks the old driver file for deletion upon the next reboot. If you try to install a new version of WinDivert before rebooting, the installer detects that the old driver is still "pending deletion" (locked). The installer cannot overwrite a file that is scheduled to be removed, so it aborts with this error. Right-click and the WinDivert folder

Go to . Select Device Security and click Core isolation details . Toggle Memory integrity to Off . Restart your PC. 4. Verify File Placement The installer cannot overwrite a file that is

: If the error persists after a restart, there may be a stale registry entry. Navigate to: