From 5da3add2779a7236eb9a77cbf21a2e2f3c13b9d9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: psytester Date: Tue, 20 May 2014 22:23:09 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] README.txt.in update for Windows 8 added another comment, since beginning with Windows 8 code signing is mandatory --- virtualsmartcard/doc/README.txt.in | 3 ++- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/virtualsmartcard/doc/README.txt.in b/virtualsmartcard/doc/README.txt.in index 975ed90..f7a3e22 100644 --- a/virtualsmartcard/doc/README.txt.in +++ b/virtualsmartcard/doc/README.txt.in @@ -153,8 +153,9 @@ and this error code is NOT related to wrong or missing code signing as given sta Hint 4: The Win7 (64 Bit) build does not need to be signed, during installation Windows will prompt a warning, just allow its installation. +Since Win8 it is mandatory to sign the code In case WDK test signing should be used, simply use VS build-in Driver Signing settings. Context menu for "BixVReader-package" -> properties -> Driver Signing -> Sign Mode = "Test Sign". -Import the WDKTestCert into your windows keystore. +Import the WDKTestCert certificate located in file name `BixVReader-package.cer` into your windows keystore (e.g. on local computer) and then install the driver Please read Microsoft "Kernel-Mode Code Signing Walkthrough". It is a very good document for better understanding. 1. In Visual Studio select :menuselection:`File --> Open --> Convert