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How do I: Disable Windows 7 Signed Driver Utility?

Anonymous
2011-09-01T18:11:47+00:00

Windows 7 has a new feature where it requires all drivers to be digially signed, therefore I cannot use an old programme which does not have a digitally signed driver, there is no way for me to aquire a digitally signed driver for this older programme, and all attempts I have had at disabling the windows 7 utility for blocking unsigned drivers have been fruitless.

Any support on how to fix this issue would be fantastic.

The error reads as follows;

"A recently installed programme tried to install an unsigned driver. This version of Windows requires all drivers to have a valid digital signature. The driver is unavailable and the programme that uses this driver might not work correctly.

Uninstall the programme or device that uses this driver and check the publisher's support website to get a digitally signed driver."

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-06-16T13:31:20+00:00

    If you are needing to install an unsigned driver in windows 10 64 bit follow these instructions

    1. shift restart

    2 select troubleshoot

    1. select start options and restart
    2. press the number for disable signed driver checking
    3. install driver
    4. reboot
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  2. Anonymous
    2011-09-01T18:36:47+00:00

    Thank you, for a very very swift reply. The Windows7Themes website seems to be a very solid solution!

    I will report back if it works!

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