filter driver & embedded signature in vista-64

Is it possible to embed a signature in my x64 class filter driver? If so,
does this eliminate the need to distribute an associated catalog file?

Thanks
dmm

If the driver is installed using an INF file, then a signed security catalog
file is required.

Legacy (non-PnP) drivers that do not use an INF file are signed by signing
the driver binary.

IIRC boot-loaded drivers must have the driver binary signed - possibly in
addition to having a signed security catalog file.

Good luck,

Thomas F. Divine

"dmm" <> wrote in message
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> Is it possible to embed a signature in my x64 class filter driver? If so,
> does this eliminate the need to distribute an associated catalog file?
>
> Thanks
> dmm

Thomas has it correct everything that is PnP must have a cat file. In
addition boot and legacy drivers must have the binary signed. Remember the
cat file covers the signature of the driver and the INF file.


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"Thomas F. Divine" <tdivineATpcausaDOTcom> wrote in message
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> If the driver is installed using an INF file, then a signed security
> catalog file is required.
>
> Legacy (non-PnP) drivers that do not use an INF file are signed by signing
> the driver binary.
>
> IIRC boot-loaded drivers must have the driver binary signed - possibly in
> addition to having a signed security catalog file.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Thomas F. Divine
>
> "dmm" <> wrote in message
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>> Is it possible to embed a signature in my x64 class filter driver? If
>> so,
>> does this eliminate the need to distribute an associated catalog file?
>>
>> Thanks
>> dmm
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dmm <> wrote:
>
>Is it possible to embed a signature in my x64 class filter driver?

Absolutely. You can sign a .SYS file or a .CAT file.

>If so, does this eliminate the need to distribute an associated catalog file?

It depends on how you install it. If you're installing this with an INF
file, then you need a CAT file. If you're installing by manipulating the
registry and going through Service Manager, then you don't need a CAT.
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