error OpenVPNMSICA: tap_create_adapter 536870397

[supermansaga]

IMPORTANT NOTE
Please see https://forums.openvpn.net/viewtopic.php?t=35499

Describe the bug
The drivers called TAP and Wintun won't install.

To Reproduce
Just install the installer per https://kb.netgear.com/23854/How-do-I-use-the-VPN-service-on-my-Nighthawk-router-with-my-Windows-client

Expected behavior
The installer should finish with all the necessary drivers installed.

Version information (please complete the following information):

• OS: Win 11 Home
• OpenVPN version: 2.6.1
• Repeat for peer if relevant

Additional context
Add any other context about the problem here.

[romanad]

Same problem

[poqdavid]

I have the same problem I was like there is a problem with my PC

[Wurzelmann]

I just had the same problem on a Windows 10 Home machine and was able to fix it.

Try looking for these registry keys and see if they exist:

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wintun

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\tap9091 (or another "tap" key)

If they do exist prior to the installation of OpenVPN, delete them (if they're not in use by another VPN software), reboot to make sure and try re-installing OpenVPN.

[mateo-ca]

I just had the same problem on a Windows 10 Home machine and was able to fix it.

Try looking for these registry keys and see if they exist:

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wintun

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\tap9091 (or another "tap" key)

If they do exist prior to the installation of OpenVPN, delete them (if they're not in use by another VPN software), reboot to make sure and try re-installing OpenVPN.

THIS... This is THE fix. Thank you fine sir!

[Wurzelmann]

THIS... This is THE fix. Thank you fine sir!

You're welcome, this is what the Internet is for. <3

[duwen250]

I just had the same problem on a Windows 10 Home machine and was able to fix it.

Try looking for these registry keys and see if they exist:

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wintun

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\tap9091 (or another "tap" key)

If they do exist prior to the installation of OpenVPN, delete them (if they're not in use by another VPN software), reboot to make sure and try re-installing OpenVPN.

thank you very much!

[EnzyZero]

Had the same issue, thanks for the fix!

[STEC228]

I just had the same problem on a Windows 10 Home machine and was able to fix it.

Try looking for these registry keys and see if they exist:

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wintun

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\tap9091 (or another "tap" key)

If they do exist prior to the installation of OpenVPN, delete them (if they're not in use by another VPN software), reboot to make sure and try re-installing OpenVPN.

Hi all,
Treading some old ground but Ive tried deleting these and the download still fails. When I check the registry keys are still there...tried deleting as admin but same happened. Using a Surface Pro 13 with Snapdragon ARM based processor so not sure if thats what the issue is?

[LuozyCS]

Hi all, Treading some old ground but Ive tried deleting these and the download still fails. When I check the registry keys are still there...tried deleting as admin but same happened. Using a Surface Pro 13 with Snapdragon ARM based processor so not sure if thats what the issue is?

Using a M1Pro Mac and Parallels based Windows 11 Home, same problem with you, i think it's the problem of ARM chips.

[cron2]

OpemVPN 2.7_rc1 installs perfectly on Windows 11 on ARM (on M2 Pro + Parallels).

Can those of you thave have the problem try with that version?