Digital Signatures for Kernel Modules on Systems Running Windows Vista
Updated: July 27, 2007
DownloadDigital Signatures for Kernel Modules on Systems Running Windows Vista
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For Windows Vista and later versions of the Windows family of operating systems:
| • | Kernel-mode software must have a digital signature to load on x64-based computer systems. |
| • | Boot-start drivers should contain an embedded signature. |
| • | Certain configurations of x86 systems require kernel-mode software to have digital signatures in order to access next generation premium content depending on content protection policy. |
This paper describes how to manage the signing process for kernel-mode software for Windows Vista.
Included in this white paper:
| • | The Kernel Mode Code Signing Process |
| • | How to Disable Signature Enforcement during Development |
| • | How to Use Test Signing |
| • | Troubleshooting |
