Windows 7: Disable Digital Signature Driver Verification Forever

Lovers of computer games often face a problem in which applications that they would like to run do not work. People immediately rush to forums and technical support for finding a solution. One method is some manipulation of the command line. However, very few people accurately explain what these changes lead to. It's about what to do to disable the digital signature verification of Windows 7 drivers (64 bits), and other versions too.

Signature

Let's first figure out what a digital signature is. This is a label on the software and any files that allows you to determine its creator, as well as to ensure that the software has not been changed after the signature.

In the case of drivers, the operating system verifies their authenticity, as well as compatibility with this OS. In addition, the driver is checked for no modifications from third-party users.

If the file or driver contains an incorrect signature, or it does not exist at all, this could mean either that it was created by an untested developer, or that the file was changed (for example, infected with a virus). However, the lack of a signature does not guarantee the harmfulness of the drivers, and its presence is not necessarily a guarantee of security.

Example

We'll start, oddly enough, with a specific example, when you might need to know the Windows 7 operating system. You can always disable the digital signature verification of drivers, for example, if you decide to play toys from the "Fogeym" service. Previously, you needed to download a special client, as now at "Mail.ru", but they decided to abandon it and built the entire system into the browser.

But only with the new technique came a new defense called Frost. In order for it to work, and it is necessary to perform the actions we are considering. And the advice of other users will be completely unambiguous, but useless. As a result, there are two problems.

1. Why does the self-respecting gaming service force users to disable protection?
2. Why does not this method always help? And the user, frustrated by an unsuccessful attempt, forgets to return the settings to the initial ones.

As you can see, in Windows 7 you can disable the digital signature verification of drivers, but how much is it useful for the system and security? We do not recommend that you do not trust the sites listed in the example, however, in case of problems, contact technical support instead of user forums. You will be assisted and prompted by specialists, and not by unknown people with a dubious reputation.

A warning

Before you begin the procedure, which we will discuss in this article, you absolutely definitely decide and decide - but do you really need it? Are you absolutely sure what and why are you going to do? After all, if you turn off the digital signature verification of drivers in Windows 7, the security of your system is endangered.

On the one hand, there is no problem if you need to perform this operation to install drivers from a reliable source. For example, with a license disk, and not bought in the market in the stall. On the other hand, downloaded from the Internet application from untested sites and exchangers. Downloading the driver (application) in such a place and disabling protection, you can independently infect your computer with a spy, which will collect data, steal passwords or even connect a computer to the network for DDoS attacks. In general, decide for yourself how much you need to disable the digital signature verification of Windows 7 drivers (32 bits).

The first way

Finally we got to the immediate consideration of the matter. There are several options for how to disable the digital signature verification of Windows 7 Home Basic 64 drivers and other versions. Both of these methods are slightly different from each other and require practically the same actions. So, let's begin.

1. First, we need to include the command line so that you can enter the necessary commands. To do this, click "Start", then go to "My Programs" and "Standard". You need to run this utility as administrator. If the user record with which you are working on the computer is by default the only one and has full rights, you can simply enter the command cmd in the menu of the Start button in the search .
2. After that, in the line enter bcdedit.exe / set nointegritychecks ON. If you need to turn on the driver check again, you must set OFF instead of the ON parameter. Be careful and do not mistake. It seems that ON in English - "turn on", but in fact you turn on the service that prohibits checking drivers.

The second way

The following method is not much different from the previous one. In order to disable the digital signature verification of drivers in Windows 7, you will need to re-enable the command line, as described in the paragraph above, and enter the following sequence. After each of them, you must confirm the entry by pressing Enter.

1. Bcdedit.exe -set loadoptions DDISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS
2. Bcdedit.exe -set TESTSIGNING ON

Be sure that the task has been completed. This can be understood by the appeared inscription "the operation was successfully completed". Only after that, the digital signature verification will be disabled. If you need to roll back the changes that were made to your computer with these commands, then you need to repeat them in reverse order, with a few exceptions. Instead of the command ON -> OFF, and instead of DDISABLE - ENABLE.

The third method

This method is not suitable for everyone, because it only allows to temporarily solve the problem with which we are trying to understand today. If you need to install and test drivers for some equipment, then you can safely use it. But if it comes, as already mentioned, about protection systems for games that do not work with the included check, then, unfortunately, this technique will not work for you.

In order to disable the digital signature verification of drivers in Windows 7, you will need to restart the computer. Then at the stage when you usually enter the BIOS, you need to press the F8 key. After that, you should see a window with a choice of download options and their settings. You should be interested in almost the lowest line, the first one above the "normal launch" - Disable driver signature enforcement.

By downloading the operating system with this parameter, you can install the driver you need, but it will stop working under normal boot. So in any case, disabling the digital signature verification of Windows 7 drivers (64) is always necessary, if you want to work with the driver you need.

The fourth way

Another method involves the use and configuration of Group Policy in your operating system. It should be noted right away that this method does not work on all assemblies of operating systems, so it's not a fact that it will suit you. Now perform the following actions.

1. Open the "Start" menu.
2. We type gpedit.msc into the search.
3. A window with many directories opens. You will need to follow the path below.
4. First select "User Configuration". After that go to the "administrative templates" branch and select "system". The last thing you need is to find the "driver installation" item.
5. Select the "Digital Signature" option. We click on it twice with the left button, or click to the left of the "Change parameter".
6. Put the switch in the upper left corner to "Off".
7. We accept the changes.

Protection against unlicensed drivers should start working immediately, but for reliability you can restart the computer. If you are going to restore the default value, note that if you specify "Warn" about an unsigned driver, even if you continue to install it, it will not work.

The fifth method

We will mention this possibility only casually. This action is not only a little illegal, but also involves a lot of risk, because we almost forcibly install an unverified driver into the computer.

If all previous methods did not help you, you can always sign the driver yourself. To do this, you will need the driver itself and two completely legal SDK for Windows and Driver Kit programs, of course, the latest versions, or pirated software, the use of which can be more dangerous for your computer than the same drivers that you are trying to "force" to install on a computer.

Before you do this, you can try to add the driver manually. To do this, run the command line in the known way and assign the command Pnputil -ac: \ ***. Inf, where the last value is the path to the desired driver. If the computer still gives an error, you will have to sign the driver yourself.

Conclusion

And finally, whatever you do with the operating system and whatever changes you make, if they do not help you solve your problem, do not forget to return everything as it was. Remember that no matter how users criticize the Windows operating system, it was created by professionals who know a lot about programming. Independently interfering in an already created, integrated structure, you risk many.