how to disable the driver signing component

while back ago, there were some posts regarding how to silently
install the unsigned driver during the fba.

I had my unsigned driver built with WXPE target device. Every thing is
working fine until we tried to updated this driver remote. The WXPE
complained about signed driver and unsigned driver mismatch. correct
me if I am wrong.

1. since I build my unsigned driver into the windows XP embedded
image, WXPE will treat this driver signed. this is the reason it is
working fine.

2. when I try to update this driver remote, since the driver is
unsigned, it will conflict with the signed driver (at least WXPE think
because of the reason 1.)

3. How can i update this unsigned driver remote successfully?

Appreciate any suggestions.

Gary




From: Doug Hoeffel (doug.hoeffelNO@SPAMcamtronics.com)
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Where is the "Add New Hardware Wizard" component?

"Jon Fincher (MS)" <jonfi_online@microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> kesavansajeev@hotmail.com (Kesavan) wrote in
> news:340a938c.0304092034.1cb64d7c@posting.google.c om:
>

> >>Is it possible to work on drivers (install) in xpe that are not

> > signed by Logo testing.What problems might arise in that case if we
> > ignore it.However it might though silently install itself but later!!
> > else should i contact the vendor abt it.

>
> If you try to install an unsigned driver, it will fail silently. There
> are two ways around this.
>
> First, add the Add New Hardware Wizard component - this will shoot up a
> prompt if you try to install an unsigned driver. However, it does have a
> significant footprint hit.
>
> The second is to import the attached SLD and add the component to your
> configuration. This SLD contains the registry key that needs to be set to
> enable the installation of unsigned drivers, and a build order so it's not
> whacked by the FBA: Driver Signing component.
>
> BEWARE! Putting an unsigned driver on your system is a prime way to
> destabilize it. THat's why MS instituted driver signing in the first
> place.
>
> In other words, here's the rope - build a rope bridge or a noose, your
> choice.
>
> --
> --Jon, MS
>
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>
>

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From: Jon Fincher (MS) (jonfi_online@microsoft.com)
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"Doug Hoeffel" <doug.hoeffelNO@SPAMcamtronics.com> wrote in
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> Where is the "Add New Hardware Wizard" component?

It's living under an assumed name (witness protection program).

However, since I'm a nice guy (who can't read a component name off a
list), that new name is "Add Hardware Control Panel".

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--Jon, MS

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From: Doug Hoeffel (doug.hoeffelNO@SPAMcamtronics.com)
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Jon:

OK. I had that component already. I just thought you were talking
about
some not so obvious named component or something.

.... Doug
"Jon Fincher (MS)" <jonfi_online@microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> "Doug Hoeffel" <doug.hoeffelNO@SPAMcamtronics.com> wrote in
> news:#GcqIKDADHA.1552@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl:
>

> > Where is the "Add New Hardware Wizard" component?

>
> It's living under an assumed name (witness protection program).
>
> However, since I'm a nice guy (who can't read a component name off a
> list), that new name is "Add Hardware Control Panel".
>
> --
> --Jon, MS
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> rights.

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From: Kesavan (kesavansajeev@hotmail.com)
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Date: 2003-04-17 22:27:00 PST


let me ask you.how shld we enable the registry key inoredr to
silently install the unsigned driver during the fba.

thanks in advance
kesavan
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kesavansajeev@hotmail.com (Kesavan) wrote in
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> let me ask you.how shld we enable the registry key inoredr to
> silently install the unsigned driver during the fba.

Not sure I understand the question here - import the SLD I posted a
while
back into your DB, add the component it contains to your
configuration,
and it should set the key for you. If you want to inspect the key,
open
the SLD in CD and look at the contents.

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