Most VPNs include a dedicated uninstaller for the TAP driver that removes it cleaner than Windows Device Manager.
You should only delete this adapter if:
Deleting the TAP Windows Adapter V9 is a relatively straightforward process. Here are the steps: delete tap windows adapter v9
If you do not use a VPN client (like OpenVPN, NordVPN, or PIA), you don’t need this driver. Most VPNs include a dedicated uninstaller for the
By following these methods, you should be able to successfully delete the TAP Windows Adapter V9 from your Windows computer. delete tap windows adapter v9
to complete removal.