If Windows says you need a restart, it’s likely because it’s trying to overwrite a service that’s "marked for deletion." You can force this process using the command prompt: Open as an Administrator .
Tip: Some users found that manually copying WinDivert64.sys into C:\Windows\System32 resolved persistent installation errors . 4. Clean the Registry (Last Resort) If Windows says you need a restart, it’s
: Windows "Core Isolation" or antivirus software (like Sophos) is blocking the driver from loading. If Windows says you need a restart, it’s
If these fail, try using the windivertctl tool by running windivertctl.exe uninstall from your application's directory. 2. Disable Core Isolation (Memory Integrity) If Windows says you need a restart, it’s