Wireshark · Wireshark-users: Re: [Wireshark-users] Dumpcap instead of Winpcap?

[Jaap Keuter <jaap.keuter@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,

It would be nice not to have to guess for the platform/OS you're using.
What does windump do for you?

Thanks,
Jaap

On Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:54:12 +0100, "km" <km@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I have installed the latest versions of Wireshark (1.2.6) and WinPcap 
> (4.1.1).  When I start a capture the screen goes black but for a white 
> cursor. This is Dumpcap, which seems to be used in stead of WinPcap.  I
> can 
> bring back the desktop by pressing CTRL-ALT-DEL and Wireshark is
capturing 
> packets.  I have used Ethereal/Wireshark for years without any problems.
> 
> I have checked with msinfo32 that WinPcap (npf) is running.
> 
> What's going on? Is this a configuration issue?
> 
> I have also tried to go back to older versions of both programs and the
> same 
> thing happens.
> 
> Grateful for an explanation.
> 
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