error OpenVPNMSICA: tap_create_adapter 536870397

[higgs]

So I'm getting this error "error OpenVPNMSICA: tap_create_adapter 536870397"



Edition Windows 10 Home
Version 21H1
Installed on ‎17/‎06/‎2020
OS build 19043.1266
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.3920.0



How can I fix this?

Many thanks in advance!

[TinCanTech]

How can I fix this?

This is a place to start:
https://community.openvpn.net/openvpn/ticket/592

You will see that there are a number of reasons which could be the cause.

My bet would be some sort of System Protection Software is getting in the way.

[KloneBlake]

Had the same error a few hours ago managed to fix it this way:
1. Installed this version: http://build.openvpn.net/downloads/rele ... -win10.exe
2. Uninstalled it using Windows Control Panel.
3. Reinstalled the latest version (2.5.4-I604 at the moment) with no problem this time.
I think probably something is missing from the installer (excluded to make the setup lighter by taking in consideration that windows already have all those Components/Files or Settings ready.)

[supermann]

I can't believe this error still exists in March 2023 for Windows 11. Any new solution instead of installing something for Windows 10? Thanks.

[nag73]

What worked for me was choosing Customise during installation and disabling the Drivers option.

[AviationAtom]

I encountered this issue too, but it had nothing to do with antivirus. What I concluded it was is a VPN provider's (PIA, in my case) installer conflicting with the Wintun driver install. After uninstalling the provider's software the OpenVPN/Wintun driver install proceeded without any issue.