The document discusses the Tap Windows Adapter V9, which is a network driver installed by VPN software to facilitate VPN connections. It can sometimes cause internet connectivity issues or reinstall automatically. The document then provides steps to restart, reinstall, or remove the Tap Windows Adapter V9 to troubleshoot connection problems, including disabling and re-enabling the adapter, uninstalling it from the Device Manager, or uninstalling the associated VPN software.
The document discusses the Tap Windows Adapter V9, which is a network driver installed by VPN software to facilitate VPN connections. It can sometimes cause internet connectivity issues or reinstall automatically. The document then provides steps to restart, reinstall, or remove the Tap Windows Adapter V9 to troubleshoot connection problems, including disabling and re-enabling the adapter, uninstalling it from the Device Manager, or uninstalling the associated VPN software.
The document discusses the Tap Windows Adapter V9, which is a network driver installed by VPN software to facilitate VPN connections. It can sometimes cause internet connectivity issues or reinstall automatically. The document then provides steps to restart, reinstall, or remove the Tap Windows Adapter V9 to troubleshoot connection problems, including disabling and re-enabling the adapter, uninstalling it from the Device Manager, or uninstalling the associated VPN software.
The document discusses the Tap Windows Adapter V9, which is a network driver installed by VPN software to facilitate VPN connections. It can sometimes cause internet connectivity issues or reinstall automatically. The document then provides steps to restart, reinstall, or remove the Tap Windows Adapter V9 to troubleshoot connection problems, including disabling and re-enabling the adapter, uninstalling it from the Device Manager, or uninstalling the associated VPN software.
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What is: TAP Windows Adapter V9 and How to Remove it
Have you ever heard a term VPN, obviously yes! But do you know your system which is running on Windows also have its own VPN service which is known by Windows Adapter V9. Basically, it facilitates VPN clients to establish a VPN connection. However, it is noticed that some users faced lack of internet connectivity while using Tap Windows Adapter V9 or after disabled from device manager it automatically enables boot step.
What is TAP Windows Adapter?
In simple words, Tap Windows is a specific network driver installed by VPN software. In Device Manager After installation of a VPN client and many VPN suites for establishing a private internet privately it is shown. You’ll get to know about below mentioned versions of Windows TAP drivers: NDIS 5 driver (tap-windows, version 9.9x)- on windows XP. NDIS 6 driver (tap-windows, version 9.21x)- on windows 10/8/7/vista.
When to reinstall or delete the Tap Windows Adapter?
In general sense you should investigate the problem of a corrupted driver due to which connectivity issues while using a VPN arises over the internet. If your problem is related to this case, then it is better advised to reinstall the Windows Tap Adapter. On the other hand, if you’re using a configured VPN connection which is of no use and it is becoming a wall between you and your internet connection, then in this scenario it is advised to remove your adapter. Sometimes, maybe Tap Windows Adapter automatically reinstalled even so you continued to keep installed your VPN software on your system. “All TAP-Windows adapters on this system are currently in use”, if you ever seen this type of error then you should restart Tap Windows Adapter to fix this error. Moreover, let’s step ahead towards how to restart, reinstall and remove the adapter. How to Restart the TAP-Windows Adapter V9? Every name has its meaning same as every error contains its meaning, so above- mentioned error also has its meaning. Error you seen above also shows that there’s something problematic with your Tap Windows Adapter, so restarting it will be its cure. To solve your error just follow the easy steps mentioned below: Step 1. Open Control Panel. Step 2. Click Network and Internet. Step 3. Now, select Change adapter options. Step 4. In the Network Connections windows, right-click the local area connection associated with Tap-Windows Adapter V9 and Disable. Step 5. After a moment, right-click it again and select Enable. Step 6. Launch your VPN client again to see if it’s working.
How to Reinstall Tap Windows Adapter V9?
Are you finding it difficult to establish a successful connection with your VPN? But you forget the solution of this difficulty the you’re reading the solution of your problem. To establish a successful connection with your VPN, you must have to troubleshoot after checking the proper installation of Tap Windows Adapter V9. If you notice any signs of a corrupted driver, then in this case you should follow below mentioned steps to reinstall the Windows Tap Adapter: Step 1. Firstly, disconnect your VPN connection and close VPN client related to it. Step 2. Start Run Window by using (Windows Key + R). Step 3. After that, type devmgmt.msc and click Ok to open Device Manager. Step 4. After opening Device Manager window, search for Network adapter by scrolling down and click forward pointing arrow to expand a drop-down list. Step 5. Now look for Tap-Windows Adapter V9. After seeing it, reinstalling the driver will be a proven cure for this issue. To proceed, right-click the driver and click on Uninstall device. Step 6. After successfully deletion of Windows Tap Adapter from Device Manager, launch your VPN client to proceed. Depending on your VPN software, a permission will come to you to install the missing Tap Windows adapter or it will automatically install it without prompting. IMPORTANT: If error like “missing driver” appears by your VPN software then reinstall the VPN client. Windows Tap Adapter usually grouped with installation kit. Step 7. To check whether the error is fixed or not, go back to Device Manager and see is it resolved or not. If not, your VPN software left no option to you but to ask your VPN’s support for assistance or switch to another provider.
How to remove the Tap-Windows Adapter V9?
Removing the Tap-Windows Adapter is way simpler than uninstalling it from Device Manager. You have noticed that whatever VPN software you are using and installed in your system, it’s adapter will re-appear inside Device Manager whenever your system boots up. This takes place due to the started service in some VPN programs that searches for missing drivers and automatically installs any required driver which is missing. If your wish is to remove/uninstall the Tap Windows Adapter V9 driver then follow the below mentioned steps: Step 1. Go to Program Files Step 2. Click on Tap-Windows. Step 3. Double click on uninstall.exe and proceed along with on-screen guidelines until successful removal of driver. (If you failed to follow on-screen instructions then Tap Windows Driver will reappear when you open your VPN software). To avoid auto installation of driver on your computer, you need to follow the instructions and get rid of the programs that is required. Step 1. Again, open Run Window by using (Windows Key + R). Step 2. Type in appwiz.cpl command and click Ok to access Programs and Features. Step 3. Now look for your VPN client from the list in front of you and uninstall it. IMPORTANT: If you used many VPN programs in past, you must remove all the clients so that there will no software left that will reinstall Tap Windows Adapter V9.
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