Wpcap !!exclusive!! -
It's part of , Npcap , or Win10Pcap .
int main() char errbuf[PCAP_ERRBUF_SIZE]; pcap_if_t *alldevs; It's part of , Npcap , or Win10Pcap
Compile with: gcc sniff.c -lwpcap
Actively maintained, supports Windows 10/11, provides NDIS 6 support, and supports loopback (localhost) capture, which WinPcap cannot do easily. Conclusion It's part of
pcap_freealldevs(alldevs); return 0;
Capturing raw traffic passing through a network adapter, including unicast traffic destined for other hosts. supports Windows 10/11
During installation, ensure you check the box for "Install Npcap in WinPcap-API-compatible mode." This creates the wpcap.dll file that older applications are looking for.