Installing Unsigned Driver in x64 systems [SOLVED]
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Hi Experts. I had created a system driver, which is successfully installed in x86 system. But when i try to install in x64 it gives error,
Unsigned Driver Installation UnsupportedIs there any logical work around so that unsigned driver can be installed in x64 system. I am a individual developer, so i am unable to get code signing certificate. please guide..Regards, Vishal
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Hi Experts. I had created a system driver, which is successfully installed in x86 system. But when i try to install in x64 it gives error,
Unsigned Driver Installation UnsupportedIs there any logical work around so that unsigned driver can be installed in x64 system. I am a individual developer, so i am unable to get code signing certificate. please guide..Regards, Vishal
You can test sign a driver during development. You can use some tools that come along with the WDK to do this. Basically you first create a test certificate using
MakeCert.exe. You then install the certificate usingCertMgr.exe. Then sign the driver binaries usingSignTool.exe. The above method is use to sign the driver binaries. You can also useInf2Cat.exeto create a CAT file if your driver has an INF based package. Another important step is that you must first put the system into Test Mode to install test signed drivers. This applies to both steps mentioned above. You can do this by executing the commandbcdedit -set testsigning onfrom an elevated command prompt. More information here - Signing Drivers during Development and Test (Windows Vista and Later)[^]«_Superman_» _I love work. It gives me something to do between weekends.
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You can test sign a driver during development. You can use some tools that come along with the WDK to do this. Basically you first create a test certificate using
MakeCert.exe. You then install the certificate usingCertMgr.exe. Then sign the driver binaries usingSignTool.exe. The above method is use to sign the driver binaries. You can also useInf2Cat.exeto create a CAT file if your driver has an INF based package. Another important step is that you must first put the system into Test Mode to install test signed drivers. This applies to both steps mentioned above. You can do this by executing the commandbcdedit -set testsigning onfrom an elevated command prompt. More information here - Signing Drivers during Development and Test (Windows Vista and Later)[^]«_Superman_» _I love work. It gives me something to do between weekends.
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Definitely not. Because the test certificate is not strong enough and customers will not appreciate going into test mode.
«_Superman_» _I love work. It gives me something to do between weekends.
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Definitely not. Because the test certificate is not strong enough and customers will not appreciate going into test mode.
«_Superman_» _I love work. It gives me something to do between weekends.
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Definitely not. Because the test certificate is not strong enough and customers will not appreciate going into test mode.
«_Superman_» _I love work. It gives me something to do between weekends.
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sorry for late reply. Thanx for your valuable suggestion. I am considering Code Signing Certificate for Individual developer, I had talked to few providers, but they replied that only a business entity can get this certificate.
Regards, Vishal
I found a couple of organizations that issue individual certificates - http://www.globalsign.com/code-signing/[^] http://forums.comodo.com/code_signing_certificate/code_signing_certificate_for_individuals-t34101.0.html[^] You could also check with GoDaddy. I believe they also issue individual certificates - http://www.godaddy.com/ssl/code-signing-certificate.aspx?ci=13314[^]
«_Superman_» _I love work. It gives me something to do between weekends.