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How do I exit a client in windows elegantly and securely?

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Description

I want to gracefully stop a client under Windows, is it possible?
Also, is there an out-of-the-box command to detect if the machine has a tap-windows6 virtual NIC available?

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the Windows client lifecycle and any existing TAP-Windows6 detection command or API, then establish the supported graceful-exit and detection behavior. Done means a documented, authoritative answer or a narrowly scoped change with tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
networking, operating-systems
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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