nmap / nmap/npcap

NPCAP loopback adapter is disabling WiFi (Wireless adaptor) in Windows 10

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Description

I have been using Nmap for scanning projects. Along with Nmap package NPCAP adapter also got installed in my Windows 10 machine. After it was installed my device WiFi stopped working. After long troubleshooting i came to know that it was NPCAP adapter was causing the issue and as i disabled that driver WiFi started working (connected).

I have changed my machine to other windows 10 one and issue is same there also.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the report on Windows 10 with NPCAP installed and WiFi enabled, then compare behavior with the NPCAP adapter disabled. The issue provides no file, test, or diagnostic details; done would mean identifying a reproducible cause and keeping WiFi connected while NPCAP remains enabled.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
networking, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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