The WinpkFilter Device Driver

NAME

WinpkFilter
DESCRIPTION
NAT32 Version 2 uses the WinpkFilter Device Driver for direct network I/O. On legacy platforms, this driver installs as an NDIS Intermediate Mode driver and supports most types of network interfaces up to NDIS Version 6.1. On current platforms, WinPkFilter installs as a Lightweight Filter Driver and supports most types of network interfaces up to NDIS Version 6.2 (including most 3G and UMTS adapters).

Be sure that Windows TCP/IP is correctly configured for all networking adapters before attempting to install WinpkFilter. You should be able to ping all your private machines and most Internet adresses from a Windows Console. If any machines can't be reached, please consult a local expert before continuing.

 

Admin Privilege Required Admin rights are required to install or uninstall device drivers.

Installer Commands

The driver can be installed and uninstalled using the NAT32 Shell commands:

  • driver install
  • driver uninstall

    • Full details are here.

    Manual Install

    The driver can be installed manually as follows:

  • Run the Control Panel Network Connections applet.
  • Right-click on any Network Connection to view its Properties.
  • Click Install, select Service, and then click Add.
  • Click Have Disk.
  • Browse to the appropriate C:\NAT32v2\Drivers directory, select the ndisrd.inf file and click Open.
  • Click OK and the WinPkFilter driver will be displayed.
  • Click OK to install the driver.
  • Reboot Windows if required.

    • Manual Uninstall

    The driver can be uninstalled as follows:

  • Run the Control Panel Network Connections applet.
  • Right-click on any Network Connection to view its Properties.
  • Select the WinPkFilter Driver and then click Uninstall.
  • Reboot Windows.

    • Installer Program

    The driver can also be installed via a Windows Installer (.msi) file in the NAT32 Drivers directory. This installer also supports uninstall and repair options.

    NOTES
    The WinpkFilter driver should have no effect whatsoever on the normal operation of your network. However, should problems arise, please check the WinpkFilter Forum.

    Tip Note that after an uninstall, the driver remains resident until the next Windows Reboot.

    Tip Windows Error Code 0x8004A029 indicates that too many "Filter Drivers" have been installed. Please see this link for details.

    SEE ALSO
    Driver, How To, NAT32
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