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How to install a driver that does not contain digital signature information in Windows 8?

Anonymous
2012-10-31T16:13:02+00:00

It displays a message stating "The third-party INF does not contain digital signature information"

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-09-10T10:25:52+00:00

    Hello Nick,

    Thank you for your response.

    I appreciate your efforts towards resolving the issue.

    I would suggest you to try following steps and check if it helps.

    a. Press Windows + X keys and click command prompt(admin).

    b. Type the following command in command prompt and press Enter.

    bcdedit /set loadoptions DDISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS & bcdedit /set testsigning on

    c. Close command prompt.

    I hope this information helps.

    Please do let us know if you need any further assistance.

    Thank you

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-01-17T17:10:08+00:00

    Turn off the check.

    Hold the shift key while clicking on Restart

    Select Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Settings > Restart

    After Restart select option 7.

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-04-26T11:10:48+00:00

    Hello,

    Thank you for your response.

    I appreciate your patience.

    Did you try using suggestions provided in the previous posts?

    If not, please use those suggestions and reply with results.

    If issue still persists, I would suggest you to run this Microsoft fixit and check.

    Refer:

    Fix problems that programs cannot be installed or uninstalled

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/mats/program_install_and_uninstall

    I hope this information helps.

    Thank you

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-01-28T23:11:58+00:00

    In windows 8.1, holding down the shift key while clicking restart does not result in that, or any, options being offered.

    How can the startup settings be displayed, since that does not work in Windows 8.1?

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-11-01T05:54:50+00:00

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you are getting error in "The third-party INF does not contain digital signature information" in Windows 8.

    I can imagine the inconvenience you have experienced. I will definitely help you with this.

    1.      What is the make and model of the computer?

    2.      Which driver you are trying to install?

    Please follow the methods.

    Method 1:

    Run the hardware troubleshooter and check if that helps. Follow these steps to run the troubleshooter.

    a)    Press the ‘**Windows + w’**and type **‘troubleshooting’**in the search and press enter.

    b)    Click on ‘Hardware and Sound’ and select ‘Hardware and Devices’ and click on ‘next’ to run the troubleshooter.

    Method 2:

    Install the drivers in Windows 7 Compatibility mode and see if it helps.

    a: Right Click on the set up file of the driver and then select Properties.

    b: Then click the compatibility tab and select Windows 7 from the list and then click ok.

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