Windivert Driver Cannot Be Installed You Must Restart Your Computer //free\\

This is the simplest and most effective first step. Restarting clears pending locks, completes driver rollback/installation tasks, and reinitializes the Windows driver stack.

sfc /scannow dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth This is the simplest and most effective first step

If you’re using a tool like Windscribe or Proxifier, also check their official forums – sometimes they release a new WinDivert version that bypasses the issue entirely. completes driver rollback/installation tasks