OSValue is a comma-separated list that contains one or more of the following values: 2000 XP_X86.0.9999. It is installed with the Winqual Submission Tools. Run the following command line to create the catalog file: Signability.inf -d -v 6.
-->
The Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) Test Signature program supports test-signing of drivers that will subsequently be submitted for a WHQL release signature. Independent Hardware Vendors (IHVs) that participate in this program can submit driver packages to be test-signed. The signature on a test-signed catalog file is generated by a test root certificate that is issued by WHQL under the Microsoft Test Root Authority. Together with the test-signed catalog file, WHQL also provides participants with the test root certificate.
Before users can install a driver from a WHQL test-signed driver package, the test computer must be configured by following these steps:
For information about how to obtain a WHQL test signature, email [email protected] and include 'Test Signature' in the Subject line.
Disabling UAC
Note To disable UAC on the test computer, you must be able to log on with or provide the credentials of a member of the local Administrators group.
You can disable UAC on Windows 7 by following these steps:
You can disable UAC on Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 by following these steps:
As soon as UAC is disabled, you must restart the test computer to apply the change.
Installing the WHQL test root certificate
The WHQL test root certificate is installed on the test computer by following these steps:
![]()
Setting the TESTSIGNING Boot Configuration Option
The Microsoft Test Root Authority is accepted when test-signing is enabled by setting the TESTSIGNING Boot Configuration Option on the computer in which the test-signed driver package is to be installed. This option is enabled by following these steps:
Comments are closed.
|
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |