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Failed to open device eth3

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Description

Edition Windows 10 Pro
Version 21H2
Installed on ‎9/‎25/‎2020
OS build 19044.1826
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.4180.0

Running Npcap 1.70 / Nmap 7.92
Fresh install of both, Installed Nmap without stock Npcap,
Runs as expected without Npcap,
Then installed V1.70

Gets this: (which was the original problem with the standard install.)

Starting Nmap 7.92 ( https://nmap.org ) at 2022-07-24 15:35 Pacific Daylight Time
dnet: Failed to open device eth3
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Research direction

The report names no source file, test, or entry point. Start by reproducing the reported device-opening error on Windows 10 with Npcap 1.70 and Nmap 7.92, then locate the relevant device-opening path. Done means explaining or correcting the failure and verifying that Nmap no longer exits with this error.

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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
35/100

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