In these cases, it is a good idea to use the methods described below. Therefore, we do not recommend disabling protection when installing objects downloaded from the Internet, as it is very risky.Īt the same time, there are situations where the authenticity of the drivers is certain (for example, when they are shipped with the computer on disk media), but they lack a digital signature for some reason. The point is that unknown drivers can be a source of vulnerability or direct danger if they are a product developed by intruders. It must be said from the outset that disabling digital signature verification is at your own risk.

2.1 Method 1: Switch to boot mode with disabling mandatory signature verification.

Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 R2 driver submissions for the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP) will continue to be available through January 2023.

Download the signed driver bundle from the Partner Center for Windows Hardware.Īs noted in our post on Changes to driver publication for Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2008, Microsoft will discontinue the publication of drivers to Windows Update for Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 R2 however, signed drivers will continue to be made available to ensure optimal driver reliability for Volume Licensing customers who have elected to participate in an Extended Security Update (ESU) program.

Submit the driver package to the Partner Center for Windows Hardware for signing.

Sign the HCK file using the IHV/OEM certificate registered with the Partner Center for Windows Hardware.Sign the security catalog files using the IHV/OEM certificate registered with the Partner Center for Windows Hardware.Generate new catalog files using INF2CAT.

Remove existing signatures from driver binaries.Effective June 17, 2021, Microsoft partners should utilize the process below to sign drivers for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 R2 through the Partner Center for Windows Hardware.

Windows 7 driver signature