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�So, one of the big issues I�ve had with the Windows 8 is that Microsoft now not
only forces you to use Digitally Signed Drivers (this isn�t new, as Windows 7
requires them as well), but also checks to see if the driver has been modified and
will fail to install if it has.
This is a problem for anyone who needs to modify a driver .INF to support their
device (*cough*Android ADB Drivers*cough*). Fortunately, there is a (slightly
complicated) workaround.
To get started:
From the Metro Start Screen, open Settings (move your mouse to the bottom-right-
corner of the screen and wait for the pop-out bar to appear, then click the Gear
icon).
Click �More PC Settings�.
Click �General�.
Scroll down, and click �Restart now� under �Advanced startup�.
Wait a bit.
Click �Troubleshoot�.
Click �Advanced Options�
Click �Windows Startup Settings�
Click Restart.
When your computer restarts, select �Disable driver signature enforcement� from the
list (Press 7). You can now load your modified driver. Reboot again once the driver
is installed and all will be well.