Temporarily disable “Kernel driver protection” or “Early launch anti-malware (ELAM)” during installation.
: Programs like ESET , Sophos , or other deep-packet inspection antiviruses often block WinDivert from loading as they see it as "suspicious" driver activity. Try disabling your antivirus temporarily to verify if it’s the culprit.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WinDivert and delete the entire folder, then your computer. Disable Memory Integrity
This article provides a complete, step-by-step guide to diagnosing and resolving the "WinDivert driver cannot be installed" error. We will cover permissions, pending updates, antivirus interference, and the infamous "pending restart" state. Follow these solutions —the first one resolves 70% of cases.