Code Signing for Protected Media Components in Windows Vista
DownloadCode Signing for Protected Media Components in Windows Vista
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Microsoft Windows Vista enables the playback of next-generation premium content such as HD-DVD and other formats protected under the AACS standard. To ensure access to this new content, Windows Vista systems must support the requirements that are defined by the premium-content owners. A key requirement is code signing, which helps ensure great consumer experiences by providing increased driver reliability and increased security against malware.
System and device manufacturers must follow new code-signing requirements for modules that support playback of premium content on Microsoft Windows Vista. These requirements include:
| • | To help ISVs determine how to handle playback of next-generation premium content, Windows Vista exposes a list of the unsigned drivers on the system. It is up to the ISV to determine whether to enable playback. |
| • | The driver and application components that make up the Windows Vista Protected Media Path (PMP) - including user-mode components - must be signed for the PMP to ensure access to premium content. |
| • | Display device drivers must include an embedded certificate that verifies a robust pipeline throughout the video processing engine. |
This paper provides information for hardware manufacturers and software vendors about the code-signing requirements for playing premium content in Windows Vista.
Included in this paper:
| • | The PMP and Output Protection |
| • | Code-Signing Requirements for PMP Components |
| • | How to Obtain Certificates |
| • | Best Practices for Code Signing PMP Components |
| • | Understanding the User Experience with Premium Content |
