122 questions with Windows Driver Kit (WDK) tags

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HLK Testing for WDF Network Card

Hi, I would like to understand which test cases need to be considered for HLK certification for my WDF-based network adapter card (network bridge). When selecting the compatibility playlist for 22H2 ("HLK Version 22H2 CompatPlaylist x64…

Windows Network
Windows Network
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
770 questions
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
A set of Microsoft tools that are used to develop, test, and deploy Windows drivers.
122 questions
asked 2024-10-23T07:32:13.96+00:00
Arun Kr 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-11-07T07:52:09.3366667+00:00
Arun Kr 0 Reputation points
1 answer

I am trying to install Data Warehousing software but I am unable to due to a windows error code 193

I recently upgraded to a Surface laptop 7th edition (specs attached) and when I try to install a data warehouse software or add drivers in ODBC I get an error code 193 (see attached) how can I resolve this issue?

Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
A set of Microsoft tools that are used to develop, test, and deploy Windows drivers.
122 questions
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asked 2024-11-07T04:43:04.7533333+00:00
Bea Leo 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-11-07T07:16:23.36+00:00
Bea Leo 0 Reputation points
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Finding the actual reason for TDR

Hi, we are having trouble with repeated TDRs (Timeout Detection & Discovery) on multiple notebooks. They occur a couple of times a day. I've tried 1001 different things but nothing helped. So I've arrived here. My machine is a Lenovo notebook with an…

Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
A set of Microsoft tools that are used to develop, test, and deploy Windows drivers.
122 questions
asked 2024-11-01T04:09:28.0133333+00:00
Armin Zingler 21 Reputation points
commented 2024-11-05T19:20:33.29+00:00
Gary Nebbett 6,086 Reputation points
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Who has successfully run the VirtualSerial2 driver sample? I failed.

If you have experience in producing and running the VirtualSerial2 driver sample, please share it with me! Here are my (frustrating) experiences: Windows 11 Pro (23H2) Microsoft Visual Studio Community…

Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
A set of Microsoft tools that are used to develop, test, and deploy Windows drivers.
122 questions
asked 2024-11-02T09:38:43.2733333+00:00
Paul Sievers 20 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-11-02T10:38:40.71+00:00
Paul Sievers 20 Reputation points
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SWAT-LUT 2.1

Asking for help to solve the error message on SWAT-LUT "Traceback (most recent call last): File "SWAT-LUT\main.py", line 324, in selectSWATDB pyodbc.InterfaceError: ('IM002', '[IM002] [Microsoft][ODBC Driver Manager] Data source name…

Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
A set of Microsoft tools that are used to develop, test, and deploy Windows drivers.
122 questions
Driver Quality Tools
Driver Quality Tools
a set of tools that aid driver developers in finding, diagnosing, and fixing bugs in their drivers.
2 questions
asked 2024-10-30T02:03:43.9433333+00:00
Julio Canas Reyes 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-10-30T22:50:07.9066667+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 112.7K Reputation points MVP
1 answer

Is raspppoe.sys creating invalid NDIS_OID_REQUEST objects?

Our NDIS LWF driver, Npcap, has been accused of causing BSoD (NDIS_BUGCHECK_INVALID_OBJECT_HEADER) when users dial-up to a PPPoE connection. However, the crash happens in NdisAllocateCloneOidRequest(), and the source object being cloned is passed through…

Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,363 questions
Windows Network
Windows Network
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
770 questions
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
A set of Microsoft tools that are used to develop, test, and deploy Windows drivers.
122 questions
asked 2024-10-21T18:37:11+00:00
Daniel Miller 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-30T20:04:22.1066667+00:00
Daniel Miller 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft Windows Hardware Developer Program Driver Signing with Azure Trusted Signing

It seems that although it might be possible to sign the driver with azure trusted signing certificate instead of EV certificate which Microsoft is strongly recommend, It still being required/enforced to have EV certificate available first in order to…

Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
A set of Microsoft tools that are used to develop, test, and deploy Windows drivers.
122 questions
Azure Trusted Signing
Azure Trusted Signing
Trusted Signing is a Microsoft fully managed, end-to-end signing solution that simplifies the certificate signing process and helps partner developers more easily build and distribute applications.
110 questions
asked 2024-10-24T04:24:38.08+00:00
louise 5 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-10-30T19:59:23.25+00:00
Rob Caplan - MSFT 5,537 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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Dell Catalogue models not showing In Driver Automation Tool

Hi All, We are suddenly getting error while trying to download dell drivers using driver automation tool, all other vendor models are coming only dell models giving below error, any assistance will be appreciated. Start-BitsTransfer : The connection with…

Microsoft Intune Configuration
Microsoft Intune Configuration
Microsoft Intune: A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.Configuration: The process of arranging or setting up computer systems, hardware, or software.
1,921 questions
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
A set of Microsoft tools that are used to develop, test, and deploy Windows drivers.
122 questions
asked 2024-10-22T06:38:18.71+00:00
Gaurav Paul 5 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-28T16:18:53.46+00:00
Pavel yannara Mirochnitchenko 12,606 Reputation points MVP
2 answers

HLK Testing in Ethernet Controller Failing for all NDISTest 6.5 test cases

Hi, I'm facing one issue while testing "NDISTest 6.5" test cases in VHLK 23H2 environment. All NDIS test cases are failing with reason of " Cannot Find Pattern" in "ndistest.wtl.trace" if anyone can help me to fix this…

Windows Network
Windows Network
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
770 questions
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
A set of Microsoft tools that are used to develop, test, and deploy Windows drivers.
122 questions
asked 2024-10-22T07:21:53.4466667+00:00
Arun Kr 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-24T05:44:05.7433333+00:00
Jing Zhou 7,185 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Headphones breaking sound during Teams call

I use bluetooth headphones for work. And while the normal sounds like music and videos are absolutely spotless, the meetings apparently cause very disturbing breaking sounds. The sound is clear for about a minute and then it is absolutely inaudible for a…

Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams
A Microsoft customizable chat-based workspace.
10,309 questions
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
A set of Microsoft tools that are used to develop, test, and deploy Windows drivers.
122 questions
asked 2024-10-16T07:12:31.49+00:00
Josef Dostál 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-24T01:17:27.4433333+00:00
Robin Sheng-MSFT 3,760 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Silicon Labs CP210x driver does not install on Windows 10 Home 22H2

Silicon Labs CP210x driver does not install on Windows 10 Home 22H2. How to do?

Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
A set of Microsoft tools that are used to develop, test, and deploy Windows drivers.
122 questions
asked 2024-10-23T15:02:08.6066667+00:00
Francesco Gentile 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-23T15:02:08.6233333+00:00
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How to trace RNDIS messages

I'm trying to determine why WIN10 is issuing an USB STALL to and RNDIS device. Is there some way to trace RNIDS commands to the USB stack? This was not occurring in WIN7. I have tried using logman to trace the following…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,713 questions
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,363 questions
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
A set of Microsoft tools that are used to develop, test, and deploy Windows drivers.
122 questions
asked 2024-10-22T16:41:11.9933333+00:00
Tim Michals 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Display only sample code for duplicate display

Hi~ I try to compile the kernel mode display-only miniport for display adaptor. However, when I install this driver into the system, then the duplicate display function is gone. After removed this driver and install back inbox Microsoft basic display…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,713 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,227 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,889 questions
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
A set of Microsoft tools that are used to develop, test, and deploy Windows drivers.
122 questions
asked 2024-10-18T00:33:23.3466667+00:00
Tommy Huang 21 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-21T08:48:22.12+00:00
Tommy Huang 21 Reputation points
1 answer

USB - SetCurrentAlternateSetting failed: Insufficient system resources exist to complete the requested service.

Dear Microsoft community, I am reaching out for help regarding an unexpected error we have encountered using libusb on Windows. Regarding the issue: “Randomly,” with our custom USB device, libusb reports a systematic failure when attempting to set the…

Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,622 questions
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
A set of Microsoft tools that are used to develop, test, and deploy Windows drivers.
122 questions
asked 2024-10-15T10:32:56.6866667+00:00
Fourcade, Pierre 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-18T08:46:21.59+00:00
Fourcade, Pierre 0 Reputation points
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ACPI ASL compiler option Limited.

The ASL ACPI compiler tool in Windows DDK AcpiVerify is having limited feature. asl /? asl [/nologo] /d <BinFile> asl [/nologo] /u [/Fa=<ASMFile>] [/Fl=<LSTFile>] [/Fn=<NSDFile>] <AMLFile> asl [/nologo] /tab=<TabSig>…

Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
A set of Microsoft tools that are used to develop, test, and deploy Windows drivers.
122 questions
asked 2024-10-16T23:41:04.69+00:00
Prasad Munirathnam 0 Reputation points
0 answers

how to fix code 10 with my dualshock 4 controller

got a ps4 controller that has code 10 wont start what to do?

Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
A set of Microsoft tools that are used to develop, test, and deploy Windows drivers.
122 questions
asked 2024-10-16T13:12:15.2333333+00:00
ibrahim ramlawie 0 Reputation points
0 answers

VirtualSerial2 sample driver not showing up in DeviceManager

Can anyone tell me an environment (versions of Windows, VisualStudio, SDK, WDK) where the VirtualSerial2 driver sample compiles and runs??? I tried to build this sample (from GitHub) with Microsoft Visual Studio Community…

Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
A set of Microsoft tools that are used to develop, test, and deploy Windows drivers.
122 questions
asked 2024-10-14T11:42:56.6766667+00:00
Paul Sievers 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Can't Build sample VirtualSerial with VS Community 2022, WindowsUserModeDriver10.0 Build Tools not found (WDK is installed)

Yesterday, I installed: Microsoft Visual Studio Community 2022 Version 17.10.4 VisualStudio.17.Release/17.10.4+35027.167 Microsoft .NET Framework Version 4.8.09032 Visual C++ 2022 00482-90000-00000-AA903 Windows Software Development Kit - Windows…

Visual Studio
Visual Studio
A family of Microsoft suites of integrated development tools for building applications for Windows, the web and mobile devices.
5,191 questions
Visual Studio Extensions
Visual Studio Extensions
Visual Studio: A family of Microsoft suites of integrated development tools for building applications for Windows, the web and mobile devices.Extensions: A program or program module that adds functionality to or extends the effectiveness of a program.
227 questions
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
A set of Microsoft tools that are used to develop, test, and deploy Windows drivers.
122 questions
asked 2024-07-25T15:19:56.61+00:00
Paul Sievers 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-10-14T08:47:57.5133333+00:00
Paul Sievers 20 Reputation points
0 answers

Seeking alternative to custom port monitor to redirect XPS print job to file system (i.e. "print to file" without filename prompt)

I have a project where I need to write a print job from a given print queue to the file system in XPS format. This needs to happen without user intervention. In other words, I need to have a printer queue with a PORTPROMPT port without the prompt. I had…

Windows Server Printing
Windows Server Printing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Printing: Printer centralized deployment and management, scan and fax resources management, and document services
688 questions
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
A set of Microsoft tools that are used to develop, test, and deploy Windows drivers.
122 questions
asked 2024-10-12T04:44:18.3566667+00:00
Yannick Fortin 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Root database not found when launching HLK Studio

Installed Windows HLK on Windows Server 2022 datacenter. Installation completed with no error. But when trying to launch HLK studio, following error occurred. How do I debug this? Exception…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,796 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,889 questions
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
A set of Microsoft tools that are used to develop, test, and deploy Windows drivers.
122 questions
asked 2024-10-07T17:11:24.6133333+00:00
Yefei Gao 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-10-11T18:41:44.6633333+00:00
Yefei Gao 0 Reputation points