Driver Signature Enforcement Overrider

Iria · Apr 24, 2008, 05:07 AM

"Microsoft did well bringing the 64-bit architecture to Windows Vista but somehow they screwed up. Apparently they forgot who their target audience was when they introduced a very restricted module of driver signature enforcement. In laymen’s terms, all drivers and system files must be digitally verified or they cannot run when using the 64-bit version of Vista. In the past it was possible to turn that feature off; but due to new kernel security updates it is impossible to turn it off without degrading security and stability of your operating system.

In order to turn this off it involves uninstalling critical security updates that Microsoft has released to increase system security. Sadly, this feature makes Windows Vista 64-bit into a closed and locked down operation system.

So what’s the problem with digital certificates? Well, the problem is… developers have to pay Microsoft to receive verified certificates, and that makes many applications inaccessible under Windows Vista 64-bit. This driver signature enforcement can be a serious pain to end-users; however it is still possible to turn it off by disabling it up by pressing the F8 function key during system boot up.

Pressing F8 every time on boot up can be a serious pain in the ass and frustrating to those that miss the time window available to press F8 during start up. Others have found workarounds, but most of them are too complicated for the average end user to perform, atleast until now."
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Source: NGOHQ

mkk · Apr 24, 2008, 12:10 PM

I'll definitely have to try this with a modifiec TCPIP.SYS later. That would be sweet.

calidan · Apr 24, 2008, 04:14 PM

Has anyone tried the ReadyDriver Plus program? I was going to try it when I switch over to Vista next month.

Judas · Apr 24, 2008, 04:17 PM

imo.... i love the fact that microsoft got smart and locked down driver signing..

overall WAY less problems.... microsoft has to certify the driver before the maker can release it..

it's all thoroughly tested.

No issue with having to go through a bunch of BS overall.

mkk · Apr 24, 2008, 06:30 PM

Still testing after just having gotten home, but it seems to do fine here using the tcpip.sys from the archive posted here: My Digital Life Forums - View Single Post - CrackTcpip.sys for Vista SP1 RC v668 (17052)

I do get the nuisance of "test mode" text in every corner and the Vista version number at the top of the screen, even though I'm using the classic look. I'll take that little drawback for now.

Apr 24, 2008, 05:07 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Driver Signature Enforcement Overrider "Microsoft did well bringing the 64-bit architecture to Windows Vista but somehow they screwed up. Apparently they forgot who their target audience was when they introduced a very restricted module of driver signature enforcement. In laymen’s terms, all drivers and system files must be digitally verified or they cannot run when using the 64-bit version of Vista. In the past it was possible to turn that feature off; but due to new kernel security updates it is impossible to turn it off without degrading security and stability of your operating system. In order to turn this off it involves uninstalling critical security updates that Microsoft has released to increase system security. Sadly, this feature makes Windows Vista 64-bit into a closed and locked down operation system. So what’s the problem with digital certificates? Well, the problem is… developers have to pay Microsoft to receive verified certificates, and that makes many applications inaccessible under Windows Vista 64-bit. This driver signature enforcement can be a serious pain to end-users; however it is still possible to turn it off by disabling it up by pressing the F8 function key during system boot up. Pressing F8 every time on boot up can be a serious pain in the ass and frustrating to those that miss the time window available to press F8 during start up. Others have found workarounds, but most of them are too complicated for the average end user to perform, atleast until now." ___________ Source: NGOHQ

Apr 24, 2008, 04:14 PM	#3
calidan Frozen in Carbonite Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 1,409 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Has anyone tried the ReadyDriver Plus program? I was going to try it when I switch over to Vista next month. __________________ Steam Community :: ID :: calidan "Don't try to be like Jackie. There is only one Jackie.... Study computers instead." - Jackie Chan

Apr 24, 2008, 12:10 PM	#2
mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,492 Rep Power: 132 System Specs	I'll definitely have to try this with a modifiec TCPIP.SYS later. That would be sweet.

Apr 24, 2008, 06:30 PM	#5
mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,492 Rep Power: 132 System Specs	Still testing after just having gotten home, but it seems to do fine here using the tcpip.sys from the archive posted here: My Digital Life Forums - View Single Post - CrackTcpip.sys for Vista SP1 RC v668 (17052) I do get the nuisance of "test mode" text in every corner and the Vista version number at the top of the screen, even though I'm using the classic look. I'll take that little drawback for now.