npcap not installing....

Error code 0x8007007e is a common error that occurs when there is a problem with a Windows system file or when there is a file missing from the system. In the case of npcap service installation, it is possible that the error is related to a missing system file or a corrupted file. Here are some steps you can take to resolve the issue:



Run a system file checker scan: The System File Checker (SFC) is a Windows utility that scans and repairs system files. To run the SFC scan, follow these steps:

Press the Windows key + X and select Command Prompt (Admin).

In the command prompt, type sfc /scannow and press Enter.

Wait for the scan to complete. This may take some time.

Once the scan is complete, restart your computer and try to install npcap service again.



Check if the Windows Installer service is running: The Windows Installer service is responsible for installing and uninstalling software on your computer. If this service is not running, you may encounter issues with installing software. To check if the service is running, follow these steps:

Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.

Type services.msc and press Enter.

In the Services window, locate the Windows Installer service and double-click it.

In the Windows Installer Properties window, set the Startup type to Automatic and click Apply.

Click the Start button to start the service if it is not already running.

Click OK to save the changes and close the Properties window.



Try to install npcap service again.

Install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable: npcap service requires the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable to be installed on your computer. If it is not installed, you may encounter issues with installing npcap service. To install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable, follow these steps:

Go to the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable download page (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=48145).

Select the language and click Download.

Select the vc_redist.x86.exe file and click Next.

Follow the instructions to install the software.

Restart your computer and try to install npcap service again.