Debugging Device Installation in Windows Vista
DownloadDebugging Device Installation in Windows Vista
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The Microsoft Windows Vista operating system introduces an improved device installation architecture that is simpler, more user-friendly, more flexible, and more secure than device installation for earlier versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system.
This paper provides preview information about diagnosing device installation problems on Windows Vista. It includes an overview of Windows Vista driver installation architecture, driver installation scenarios, driver migration during operating system upgrade, definitions, how to use the improved SetupAPI logs, and common device installation problems and errors.
This information applies for the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.
Included in this paper:
| • | Overview of Device Installation on Windows Vista |
| • | First Steps in Diagnosing Device Driver Installation Problems |
| • | Advanced Device Installation Debugging |
| • | Checklist: Summary Actions for Driver Developers |
| • | Resources |
