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Building XPSDrvSmpl VS Code 2019 Enterprise and Unable to install .INF

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#902 opened on Feb 27, 2023

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Visual Studio Version 16 VisualStudioVersion = 16.0.33328.57

Windows Driver Kit - Windows 10.0.19041.685 Windows SDK - 10.0.19041.685

I am able to build the XPSDrvSmpl for x64 but I am unable to install the driver. These are the steps that I take to install the driver:

  • I build the driver for x64 and it creates a package folder and package.cer
  • I install the package.cer certificate file
  • I got Device Manager -> Print queues
  • Select Action -> Add Legacy Hardware
  • Hit Next in the Wizard and select Install the hardware that I manually select from list (Advanced
  • Select Printers from Common hardware types
  • For Use an existing port choose FILE (Print to file)
  • Choose Have Disk... and select the INF file for Copy manufacturers files from
  • Select OK

I get the following error: image

Does anyone how to get around this or the correct steps for deploying and testing a driver on your local machine. Any help is appreciated - thanks!

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Research direction
Investigate the error during INF installation for XPSDrvSmpl driver sample. Check if the INF file is correct and if the driver is properly signed for test mode. Consider using 'bcdedit /set testsigning on' and installing the certificate properly.
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c
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