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capture error on Windows (failed to set hardware filter to promiscuous mode)

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i got this error:

The capture session could not be initiated (failed to set hardware filter to promiscuous mode).

Please check that "\Device\NPF_{9E2076EE-E241-43AB-AC4B-8698D1A876F8}" is the proper interface.

asked 20 Jul '12, 14:27

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edited 20 Jul '12, 15:16

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If that's a Wi-Fi interface, try unchecking the promiscuous mode checkbox; Windows Wi-Fi drivers often reject attempts to set promiscuous mode.

answered 20 Jul '12, 15:15

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