[GH-ISSUE #2350] When connecting via VLESS, a new adapter is created each time. #1038

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opened 2026-10-13 20:33:14 +00:00 by bsakaguchi · 7 comments
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Originally created by @Vitalik93 on GitHub (Mar 13, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/amnezia-vpn/amnezia-client/issues/2350

Describe the bug
On the new version (4.8.14.5) when using VLESS a new adapter is created each time.

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Turn on VLESS in app settings
  2. Connect to VPN
  3. Check adapters in the Windows taskbar when hover over
  4. See that Tun2 adapter marked as "6", "7"...

Expected behavior
The application shouldn't create a new adapter number there every time.

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  • OS: Windows 10 22H2
  • Amnezia for Windows 4.8.14.5
Originally created by @Vitalik93 on GitHub (Mar 13, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/amnezia-vpn/amnezia-client/issues/2350 **Describe the bug** On the new version (4.8.14.5) when using VLESS a new adapter is created each time. **To Reproduce** Steps to reproduce the behavior: 1. Turn on VLESS in app settings 2. Connect to VPN 3. Check adapters in the Windows taskbar when hover over 4. See that Tun2 adapter marked as "6", "7"... **Expected behavior** The application shouldn't create a new adapter number there every time. **Screenshots** <img width="315" height="149" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/30843eff-73a5-4248-bde8-bfbd948c5dc0" /> **Desktop (please complete the following information):** - OS: Windows 10 22H2 - Amnezia for Windows 4.8.14.5
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@mikmxmv commented on GitHub (Mar 15, 2026):

Confirm, I also observe this behavior

<!-- gh-comment-id:4062746760 --> @mikmxmv commented on GitHub (Mar 15, 2026): Confirm, I also observe this behavior
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@Ruby-Engine commented on GitHub (Mar 16, 2026):

Same issue.

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<!-- gh-comment-id:4064242153 --> @Ruby-Engine commented on GitHub (Mar 16, 2026): Same issue. <img width="160" height="60" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1f78429-89cb-4ab2-b3b5-bedbeb5e24b8" />
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@Vitalik93 commented on GitHub (Mar 23, 2026):

this is not issue, that's how VPN works

It doesn't happen with previous versions so it's not a normal thing.

<!-- gh-comment-id:4110573534 --> @Vitalik93 commented on GitHub (Mar 23, 2026): > this is not issue, that's how VPN works It doesn't happen with previous versions so it's not a normal thing.
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@Vitalik93 commented on GitHub (Apr 30, 2026):

Still NOT fixed on new version (4.8.15.4) :(

<!-- gh-comment-id:4351068589 --> @Vitalik93 commented on GitHub (Apr 30, 2026): Still NOT fixed on new version (4.8.15.4) :(
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@CriticalHit148 commented on GitHub (May 9, 2026):

Same issue. I rolled back to 4.8.12.9 and the problem went away. I noticed that the connection is noticeably faster on the new version than on the old one.

<!-- gh-comment-id:4412488390 --> @CriticalHit148 commented on GitHub (May 9, 2026): Same issue. I rolled back to 4.8.12.9 and the problem went away. I noticed that the connection is noticeably faster on the new version than on the old one.
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@Vitalik93 commented on GitHub (Aug 18, 2026):

5.0.0.5 stll has this problem. It's not funny already...

<!-- gh-comment-id:5322967160 --> @Vitalik93 commented on GitHub (Aug 18, 2026): 5.0.0.5 stll has this problem. It's not funny already...
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@Ruby-Engine commented on GitHub (Aug 24, 2026):

Not fixed in 5.0.1.5 either.

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<!-- gh-comment-id:5402529703 --> @Ruby-Engine commented on GitHub (Aug 24, 2026): Not fixed in 5.0.1.5 either. <img width="165" height="68" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/cb9463a5-9986-4305-8985-49d6e689dedb" />
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