A common hidden cause: Windows Update has a pending reboot. The kernel is locked in a "pending" state, blocking new driver loads. Run:
If the installer logs indicate WMI errors, you can attempt to reset the repository: Run the following commands in an Admin Command Prompt: net stop winmgmt winmgmt /resetrepository Use code with caution.
A common hidden cause: Windows Update has a pending reboot. The kernel is locked in a "pending" state, blocking new driver loads. Run:
If the installer logs indicate WMI errors, you can attempt to reset the repository: Run the following commands in an Admin Command Prompt: net stop winmgmt winmgmt /resetrepository Use code with caution. sentinelone error 2008