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…
HID forward support on vhidmini2 driver sample
Hi All, I am new to windows driver development. I am trying to work on HID forwarding to remote machine using Virtual HID driver. While exploring I came across of vhidmini2 driver …
Driver issues
I don't quite understand what this unknown driver refers to. I asked Lenovo's official customer service, and they said it's a power management driver. However, Lenovo cannot provide me with this driver. Can Microsoft provide me with this driver
Device ACPI0011 not loading with error code 10
Our BIOS team implemented a custom ACPI table for HID buttons using GPIOs, and I'm using the ACPI table sample below created with this documentation: Scope(\_SB){ Device(BTNS) { Name(_HID, "ACPI0011") Method (_STA, 0,…
Can UWP package updates be restricted by HSA?
I have distributed UWP App version 1.0.7 via HSA without using the 'uap5' as described in Microsoft's documentation (uap5) through WHQL certification. Now, I’ve updated the UWP App to version 1.0.12 with new features, but I don’t want the old SKUs, which…
devcon.exe update failed for installing RNDIS driver
Hi, I have followed the instruction here to install the windows kits: Windows Device Console (Devcon.exe) - Windows drivers | Microsoft Learn Additionally, I have followed the suggestion here by disabling the driver signature…
Do we need to Register the background tasks in Print Support App.?
Do we need to register the background tasks .? https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/launch-resume/register-a-background-task I am using "Extension Category="windows.printSupportWorkflow" " for the Print Support app. Because…
Why Windows HLK smart card minidriver certification test fails with Exit code: 32?
WHLK certification test fails at Execute Smartcard Mini driver test itself. Here are the things I have setup to run the certification test on my Mini driver. Obtained the VHLK Win 11 23H2 Server from the Microsoft WHLK download page…
Does Windows' OPM API support HDCP 2.x protocol?
Broader Question I have a code that uses Windows' OPM API to retrieve BKSV from HDCP 1.x connections. Unfortunately, this doesn't seem to work with HDCP 2.x connections. So, does OPM API even support HDCP 2.x connections? If not, does Windows provide…
Smart Card Troubleshooting - Decode ETL trace
Hello, I am having a problem with my smartcard and my smartcard reader driver development. I own both code (smartcard and reader driver). So I can see what happen there. My problem is when I want to login to Windows with my smartcard, I have the error…
Windows sends get-SMART-log command to NVME SSD every 65 minutes, how to stop it?
I am a SSD company employee, from our SSD we can see every 65 minutes Windows OS sends a get-SMART-log command to NVME SSD. For testing purpose we want to temporarily stop it, how to do? p.s. I opened Windows Event Log and saw nvme driver is storNVME
TDI filters Test failed:CheckTDIFilterTest:One or more TDI filters are present
When i use HLK test TDI filter,As shown in the figureBut,when i load Windows Hardware Compatibility playlist, this test was excluded. If that's the case, can I upload the Empty HLKX package for signature?
How to use Vs2022 Debugger to debug KMDF (windbg is ok but not vs)
Hello World, I want to write and debug kmdf windows driver using visual studio 2022. I can debug my driver using a host and target computer using windbg and kdnet so my network config is ok. When i try to configure visual studio 2022 i can build and…
WFP connect redirect cause BSOD on Windows11 with the "Code Integrity Check" option enabled in Driver Verifier
Hi everyone, I encountered a problem that has already been described here, but has not been solved. Perhaps someone has encountered this and has a solution? I would be grateful for your advice!
Device Manager error 52 despite valid certificates for custom driver
Hello! I am learning to create drivers using the WDK, and I created a simple driver that appears as a Graphics Adapter in Device Manager. My certificate and .CAT files are valid, but I received error code 52 when checking the device status in Device…
create a .PNF file
how to create a .PNF file? it appears to be binary file containing many string representations of filenames and vid/pid specifics but i do not know how it was created or how to create my own? thx
Winsdksetup Installation
I would like to Enquire regarding the installation of Winsdksetup? why am i not able to install it? I am using Windows 11.
WDK extension fails installation on Visual Studio 2022 version 17.11
I've been trying to install the WDK extension on Visual Studio 2022, version 17.11. I've tried installing it both from the marketplace as using the procedure in this link: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/download-the-wdk, but…
Upload SignableFile.bin failed during Hardware Dev Program Registration
Hi TeamI am trying to register for MS Windows Hardware Dev Program in order to submit my Windows 10 driver for certification. I log in with Azure AD Global Administrator account to register. I downloaded and sign SignableFile.bin using Signtools.exe…
RTX 3050 Display Adapter showing as '' Microsoft Basic Display Adapter '' - Desperate for Help!
Hi everyone, I recently bought a new laptop with an NVIDIA RTX 3050 graphics card, but Windows is only recognizing it as ''Microsoft Basic Display Adapter''. I've tried everything and I'm desperate for a solution Here's what I've done so far …