TAP Network Adapter Error Fix

IMPORTANT: Before following any of the solutions below, make sure our application is added to
exceptions of your antivirus/firewall. The path to our folder is C:\Program Files\Seed4.Me VPN

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Apps know to have a conflict with VPNs:

1. • Qihoo 360, 360 Safeguard, 360 Total Security. How to add exceptions: Open 360 Total
     Security > Click on Virus Scan > Click on Trust List and add Seed4.Me folder.
     The path to our folder is C:\Program Files\Seed4.Me VPN
2. •  Bitdefender. Add Seed4Me folder to antivirus exceptions (HowTo).
      Note: force skipping all protection features for our app.
   
3. •  AnVir Task Manager. Uninstall AnVir Task Manager.

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Solution 1: Add Exceptions and Reinstall

1. Add Seed4.Me files and folder to exceptions of your antivirus/firewall:

1. C:\Program Files\Seed4.Me VPN
2. C:\Program Files\Seed4.Me VPN\bin\Seed4.Me_service.exe
3. C:\Program Files\Seed4.Me VPN\bin\Seed4.Me_VPN.exe

2. Download and install Seed4.Me VPN again.

Done!

If this didn't help, go to Solution #2.

Solution 2: Enable TAP-Windows Adapter

1. Go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.

2. Click Change adapter settings and you will see a list of all configured network adapters.

3. Find one that is called Local Area Connection XX or Ethernet XX (XX stands for a number), and has the description TAP-Windows V9 Adapter.

4. If it is disabled, right-click on it and select Enable.

Done!

If this didn't help, go to Solution #3.

Solution 3: Install Official OpenVPN Driver

1. 1. Download this file and run it:
   https://swupdate.openvpn.org/community/releases/tap-windows-9.9.2_3.exe
2. 2. Select the TAP Adapter, the SDK, and Utilities.
3. 3. Go to C:\Program Files\TAP-WINdows\bin and run addtap.bat.

Now, re-launch Seed4.Me VPN, and try to connect again.

Still need help? Contact support@seed4.me