What's New in Windows Packet Filter 3.6.2
Overview
This patch release (v3.6.2) delivers important maintenance updates to the Windows Packet Filter driver.
It is fully binary compatible with version 3.6.1, so no rebuilds of other components are required.
Only the Windows 7 and later drivers have been rebuilt for this release.
Fixes and Improvements
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Driver Signing Certificate Update:
Fixed an issue where version 3.6.1 could fail to load due to an expired driver signing certificate.
🔹 Users experiencing driver load failures should update to this version. -
Bluetooth Stack Stability Fix:
Addressed a rare Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issue that could occur in the Bluetooth stack when an NDIS OID request arrived with a released memory buffer at the filter level.
This resolves a stability regression observed under specific system conditions.
These fixes enhance the reliability and compatibility of the Windows Packet Filter across supported platforms.
Compatibility
- Fully binary compatible with v3.6.1
- Only Windows 7 and later drivers were rebuilt
- No API or ABI changes
Downloads
Windows Packet Filter Driver Installers
- Windows 10/11 ARM64: Download ARM64 Installer
- Windows Vista/7/8/10/11 (64-bit): Download x64 Installer
- Windows Vista/7/8/10/11 (32-bit): Download x86 Installer
Notes
Users running Windows 7 or later should install this version to avoid potential driver load failures and improve system stability.
No changes are required for other builds or platforms using v3.6.1.
For full feature information, see Windows Packet Filter 3.6.1 Release Notes or visit the Windows Packet Filter Homepage.