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/bin/laden
Apr 21, 2003
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I keep seeing people refer to the fact that x64bit versions of Windows Vista/7 cannot install unsigned drivers, yet when I try using hacked drivers for my scanner, windows will throw a warning, but will still continue with the install. Am I misunderstanding what everyone is talking about?


(I love Windows7's snipping tool)

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/bin/laden
Apr 21, 2003
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Xenomorph posted:

What is the source of the drivers?

The original drivers were released by epson and are for a newer scanner. Since the models were so similar, someone was able to modify the .inf to get it to work with my scanner. I found them via a google search months ago and they've worked consistently in both vista x64 and 7.

Being that these are a modified version of a signed driver, perhaps it is the complete lack of a signature that will cause Windows to refuse them and not just an invalid (but present) signature?

/bin/laden
Apr 21, 2003
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Parachute Underwear posted:

I can't wait till installers start adding a "Pin to Taskbar" option under "Create shortcut on Desktop/Start Menu".

Not possible. Microsoft only allows users to manually add items to the superbar by design.

/bin/laden
Apr 21, 2003
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Eddain posted:

It sounded like the hard drive was constantly being accessed/read

Vista/7 will defragment the disk automatically when the computer is idle.

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