Zerotier 1.16.2 on windows 11, service down no process running but connectivity is still working?

Author: luisimasdCreated Sep 10, 2026Updated Sep 10, 2026

I check the docs and tried to find an answer but... I didn't see anything.

  • What you expect to be happening. Stopped the service, the zerotier connectivity should stop
  • What is actually happening? Stopped the service, stopped the process, traffic is still going over zerotier. I can't explain it. I restarted the wifi, still the same.
  • Any steps to reproduce the error. Windows 22H2 build 9045,7725. Connected over wifi
  • Any relevant console output or screenshots. Nothing to mention.
  • What operating system and ZeroTier version. Please try the latest ZeroTier release. 1.16.2