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The tag 'windows npcap' covers discussions about Npcap, the packet capture library for Windows, particularly in the context of Wireshark compatibility and stability. Recent content highlights Wireshark 4.6.6, which includes Npcap 1.88 and fixes for Windows Server 2019-era issues. Topics often involve troubleshooting network analysis tools, ensuring proper driver installation, and addressing compatibility between Npcap and Windows versions. Users may find threads about updating Npcap for improved performance or resolving capture errors. The tag is relevant for network administrators, security professionals, and anyone using packet analyzers on Windows systems.
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    Wireshark 4.6.6 Fixes ROHC Crash, MACsec Overflow, Windows Compatibility

    Wireshark 4.6.6, released May 19, 2026, fixes a ROHC protocol dissector crash in the 4.6 and 4.4 branches, corrects a MACsec global-buffer-overflow bug, and rolls in Windows stability fixes including Npcap 1.88 and repairs for Windows Server 2019-era compatibility. That makes this less a flashy...
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