Press WINDOWS + R to start Run Utility and search for appwiz.cpl. If you want to eradicate Tap-Windows Adapter, we will show you only known, so far, the procedure for it. Sometimes it happens that the Tap-Windows adapter is still there. After following on-screen guidance, your problem should be solved. In the folder, double-click on the uninstall.exe file to start uninstalling the setup. In “File Explorer,” find C:/Program Files/Tap-Windows folder. Therefore, the procedure will be a bit different than usual.

Since the VPN client will most probably ask us to install the missing driver every time you start the VPN client, we need to avoid this step.

To remove any program, we are usually looking for a Device Manager. In that case, Tap-Windows Adapter will be installed together with the VPN client.Īn alternative option is to visit the website of the VPN provider and download the driver manually. Note: If the installing wizard just informs you that you have a missing driver, reinstall the VPN client completely. After installation is completed, try to connect to the VPN network and check if all previous problems are solved. Since you don’t have the required network driver installed on your device, installing the wizard will ask you to approve its installation. Since your Tap-Windows Adapter is uninstalled, now it’s time to install it again. In that case, right-click on the adapter and click on “Uninstall device.” Follow a simple procedure given in the wizard. You might see as well your VPN client name in the list, i.e., “ExpressVPN Tap –Windows Adapter.” If besides the icon, you see an exclamation mark, that means that you should reinstall the adapter. Find the “Network adapter” section, and in the list, locate your Tap-Windows Adapter 9.21.x.

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