205 questions with Windows development | Windows Driver Kit (WDK) tags

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GameInput issues with detecting input when Xbox controller is connected via bluetooth

Hi, I was following the tutorials on utilising GameInput, a component of GDK (from here https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/gaming/gdk/_content/gc/input/overviews/input-fundamentals) and noticed that if I have a controller connected via bluetooth the…

Windows development | Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
Developer technologies | C++
asked 2024-07-09T12:02:48.8133333+00:00
Alan Walker 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-07-10T12:05:15.6966667+00:00
Alan Walker 20 Reputation points
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How to fix CFU Firmware Update Simulation build issues in Visual Studio 2022

Hi All, I’m encountering issues while migrating and building our CFU Firmware Update Simulation project from Visual Studio 2019 to Visual Studio 2022. Could you please help with the following? Some of issues which I am facing at the moment: Linker Error:…

Windows development | Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
asked 2024-07-09T13:56:37.0066667+00:00
commented 2024-07-09T13:57:59.4266667+00:00
1 answer

Issues with installing windows driver kit for windows 11 x64 bit architecture

So I have been having quite an issue with the wdk and everything especially, i cannot include anyfile ntifs.h nor anything doesnt seem to exsist on my pc even tho i installed it any particular fixes i have tried everything i could find on the internet

Windows development | Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
asked 2024-06-22T14:58:36.5933333+00:00
Mac Zs 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-08T17:31:30.0966667+00:00
Fernando-9748 0 Reputation points
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how to fix dvd driver on windows 10

how install a dvd drive in device manager

Windows development | Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
asked 2024-07-07T15:38:21.57+00:00
Vishnu 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How to install a self-built driver on Windows 10 without enabling testsigning mode?

I am building Virtualbox Guest Additions to run on a virtual machine (including creating and installing some drivers on Windows). Testing in testsigning mode has been successful, but when I disable testsigning, I encounter the error 'Windows cannot…

Windows development | Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
asked 2024-07-05T00:58:51.1966667+00:00
ngochoaitn 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-06T01:32:21.0133333+00:00
ngochoaitn 0 Reputation points
1 answer

sabrent 4 bay docking station not recognized

I recently purchased a sabrent 4 bay docking station but does not work even after downloading drivers. need assistance understanding what i am doing wrong. any help is appreciated.

Windows development | Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
asked 2024-07-04T06:06:26.85+00:00
Librado Martinez 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-04T06:07:13.3733333+00:00
Librado Martinez 0 Reputation points
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How to access registry items under driver service registry key path of Win11 24H2 in a WDF driver?

I am currently utilizing a Kernel Mode Driver Framework (KMDF) driver, employing the RtlQueryRegistryValues function with parameters (RTL_REGISTRY_ABSOLUTE, L"\Registry\Machine\System\CurrentControlSet\Services...") to access specific registry…

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Windows development | Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
Developer technologies | C++
asked 2024-05-22T01:22:02.8666667+00:00
Jingshan Song (Jingshan) 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-03T08:21:21.8066667+00:00
Hoàng Long Nguyễn 0 Reputation points
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Obtaining current linked lane count for USB 3.2 Gen 2x2(20Gb/s) device using Windows APIs

How can I obtain the current linked lane count for a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 device using Windows APIs? I have successfully obtained USB 3.2 Gen 2(10Gb/s) current linked one lane information using IOCTL_USB_GET_NODE_CONNECTION_INFORMATION_EX_V2 from…

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asked 2024-07-03T00:38:09.04+00:00
MD 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-07-03T01:43:29.78+00:00
Jeanine Zhang-MSFT 11,356 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
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Where I can find updated testing tools and requirements specification related to Smart Card Minidriver Certification Test?

Smart Card Minidriver Certification Test refers to quite outdated minidriver implementation testing tool which refers to "Smart Card Minidriver Certification Requirements for Windows Base Cryptographic Service Provider (Base CSP) and Smart Card Key…

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Windows development | Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
asked 2024-07-01T18:19:44.76+00:00
Dariusz Lewicki 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-07-03T00:53:00.6866667+00:00
Jeanine Zhang-MSFT 11,356 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
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Problems with debug on Visio Studio driver inf file for Windows 11 - BixVReader

I can't finish the debug of inf file because i get 3 errors: Service binary 'C:\WINDOWS\System32\drivers\WUDFRd.sys' should reference a CopyFiles destination file. BixVReader C:\vsmartcard\virtualsmartcard\win32\BixVReader\BixVReader.inf…

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asked 2024-06-30T19:42:29.9233333+00:00
G-TRANSPORT.EU 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-07-01T01:22:42.7033333+00:00
Tianyu Sun-MSFT 34,466 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
4 answers

how to imporve SMB2 copy performance in win11 23H2 computer

hi : I encounter a SMB2 copy performance low problem. The test system is win11 23H2. I use a motor-comm NIC card(GigaBit) as a server, and use a Realtek NIC card(GigaBit) as a client. Then I run copy action. But I got a low performace. like…

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asked 2024-05-24T09:33:57.9066667+00:00
xiaojiang gu 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-06-28T09:42:23.2733333+00:00
xiaojiang gu 0 Reputation points
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While running the "DF - Reinstall with IO Before and After" test, the driver is missing.

While running the HLK test, the driver is missing. It is not being reinstalled. Why the driver disappeared after this test item? It became the inbox driver installed. Test Item: DF - Reinstall with IO Before and After (Reliability) Has anyone encountered…

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asked 2024-06-27T08:15:04.0666667+00:00
相 原 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Issues with Processor Information After Hot-Plugging Cores

The program retrieves CPU utilization through the "Processor Information" counter. However, if the program is running and additional CPU cores are hot-plugged, it cannot access data from the newly added CPUs. A process restart is required to…

Windows development | Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
asked 2024-06-26T08:33:09.01+00:00
晨东 孙 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-06-27T03:42:13.89+00:00
josh morrish 0 Reputation points
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NdisOidRequest with NdisRequestSetInformation RequestType return NDIS_STATUS_INVALID_OID

HI, I am test the ndisprot demo project of Windows-driver-samples, I install the ndis protocol driver with kernel mode and run the test application. I change the application, i want to change the operate mode with OID_DOT11_CURRENT_OPERATION_MODE,…

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asked 2024-06-24T11:02:48.5166667+00:00
Xiaojie Ma 25 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-06-24T11:14:13.6833333+00:00
Xiaojie Ma 25 Reputation points
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Windows driver framework(WDF): In UAS USB2.0, WarmReset dosen't trigger SUSPEND exit from U3 state

I have an inhouse developed WDF based driver which can run USB WarmReset command in UAS mode in USB2.0 speed. Drive is executing some SCSI commands(Write10) continuously and every minute the test script invokes WarmReset to the device using…

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asked 2024-06-24T07:24:42.2533333+00:00
Veeresh Koninti 0 Reputation points
2 answers

how to get the firmware data in the wdi driver

Hi: I am analysising a wifi driver. I can't understand how the device driver get the current firmware data. In linux,the driver can call request_firemware api to get the firmware info, then download the firmware, and the firmware files are placed in…

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asked 2024-06-17T07:24:09.0233333+00:00
Xiaojie Ma 25 Reputation points
answered 2024-06-22T13:45:49.3133333+00:00
MotoX80 36,501 Reputation points
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Where to find a list of acceptable types for TraceEvent messages

I am using UNICODE_STRING FileName; and want to print out the contents of the associated buffer to make sure the translation with RtlInitUnicodeString(&FileName, pJtagFile->FileName); worked properly [my data supplied in FileName…

Windows development | Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
asked 2024-06-21T00:11:43.07+00:00
dyneng2 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-06-21T02:17:19.3933333+00:00
Tianyu Sun-MSFT 34,466 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
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InfVerif on Windows 11 24H2 - Smartcard minidriver

The InfVerif that was introduced with Windows 11 24H2 (- see https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/devtest/infverif_h) provides an error if an AddReg HKLM\SOFTWARE\wow6432Node\Microsoft\Cryptography\Calais\SmartCards is performed.…

Windows development | Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
asked 2024-06-19T09:36:06.1133333+00:00
Markus Punz 5 Reputation points
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WDI issue during association

I am developing a wireless car for windows 10 with wdi, while it associated with Ap, Ap send EAPOL M1 message to our driver, but the driver offen didn't answer the EAPOL M2 messsage. Any way to analyze this issue?

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asked 2024-06-19T07:20:23.2933333+00:00
AndyFuture 0 Reputation points
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Windows driver framework(WDF): In UAS mode SCSI Read16 commands fails with USBD_STATUS_CANCELLED and a USB reset is seen

I have an inhouse developed WDF based driver which can run USB SCSI commands in UAS mode in USB 3.0 speed. Scenario: The test script queues multiple Read16 SCSI commands to the USB device which supports UAS mode. The test has run for approx. 26hours…

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asked 2024-06-18T09:30:52.5166667+00:00
Veeresh Koninti 0 Reputation points