How To Digitally Sign A Driver [top] Access

: Install the Windows SDK and the Windows Driver Kit (WDK) to access essential command-line tools like SignTool.exe and Inf2Cat .

If you simply need to install an existing driver that isn't signed (e.g., for legacy hardware), you can temporarily disable enforcement.

For more information on digitally signing a driver: how to digitally sign a driver

During development, you can "test-sign" drivers to run them on your own machines without a paid EV certificate.

: Use SignTool to apply the test certificate to your driver's catalog file . : Install the Windows SDK and the Windows

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Use this when you’re debugging on a local machine. You don't need a paid certificate. : Use SignTool to apply the test certificate

: An Extended Validation (EV) Code Signing Certificate from a trusted authority (e.g., DigiCert or GlobalSign). Process :

signtool verify /v /pa driver.sys

Always double-check:

You need an from a Microsoft-approved CA (DigiCert, Sectigo, etc.).