Windivert Driver Cannot Be Installed You Must Restart Your Computer <INSTANT · How-To>

If Windows says you need a restart, it’s likely because it’s trying to overwrite a service that’s "marked for deletion." You can force this process using the command prompt: Open as an Administrator .

: An existing WinDivert service may be pointing to a file path that no longer exists, preventing the new driver from installing. If Windows says you need a restart, it’s

Also check that C:\Windows\System32\drivers\ is writable and not corrupted. If Windows says you need a restart, it’s