nmap / nmap/npcap

Installer stops with incorrect version error

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Description

Describe the bug
When trying to install on Windows 10 Pro for Workstations, the installer throws an error saying 'Npcap is not supported before Windows 7 SP1' and does not install npcap.

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. On Windows 10 Pro for Workstations, execute installer

Diagnostic information

  • Windows version:
    Edition Windows 10 Pro for Workstations
    Version 22H2
    Installed on ‎9/‎11/‎2021
    OS build 19045.4170
    Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.19054.1000.0

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Research direction

Reproduce the installer failure on Windows 10 Pro for Workstations, version 22H2, build 19045.4170. Start by tracing the installer’s handling of the reported “Npcap is not supported before Windows 7 SP1” error and determine why this supported system is rejected. Done means the installer recognizes this Windows version and installs Npcap successfully.

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Assessment

Domain
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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