Disable Driver Signature Enforcement in Windows 7/8/10 64-Bit
Hei MIUI-ers,
This is an handy write-up especially installing "Unsigned Drivers" as Microsoft enforces a �Digital Signature Requirement� on all users of 64 bit version of Windows 7 and later. This comes handy when you needed it most after all the frustration dealing with it and run it flawlessly and away with your task.
Disabling method for Windows 7 64-bit:
Permanent method:
- Go to Start Menu and go to "All Programs", then "Accessories", right click your mouse on "Command Prompt" and "Run as administrator", as shown below:-
bcdedit.exe -set loadoptions ENABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS
bcdedit.exe -set TESTSIGNING ON
- Type the above codes and press "Enter" after each command, as shown below:-
- Reboot your PC/Laptop
- Now Signing Enforcement is disable, in Test Mode as shown in the above imagery on the lower right-hand corner
- To "Enable Driver Signature Enforcement" enter the following code:-
bcdedit.exe -set TESTSIGNING OFF
Temporary method:
- During booting your PC/Laptop, press "F8" key continously to access the "Advanced Boot Options"
- Use the "Down" arrow key to scroll down to �Disable Driver Signature Enforcement�
- Press "Enter" to choose
- It will automatically reboot disabling the enforcement accordingly, as shown below:-
Disabling method for Windows 8.1 & 10 64-bit:Permanent method:
- Press the Windows key + X and then click �Command Prompt (Admin)�, as shown below:-
bcdedit.exe -set loadoptions ENABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS
bcdedit.exe -set TESTSIGNING ON
- Type the above codes and press "Enter" after each command, as shown below:-
- Reboot your PC/Laptop
- Now Signing Enforcement is disable.
- To "Enable Driver Signature Enforcement" enter the following code:-
bcdedit.exe -set TESTSIGNING OFF
Temporary method:
- Simply find the Shutdown/Restart menu and hold down the SHIFT key while clicking on Restart.
- Once your PC/Laptop has rebooted you will need to choose the "Troubleshoot" option, as shown below:-
- Choose Advanced options, as shown below:-
- Choose Startup Settings, as shown below:-
- Click the Restart button on the Startup Settings screen to reboot your PC/Laptop, as shown below:-
- After restarting in Startup Settings windows, press the F7 key on your keyboard to select �Disable driver signature enforcement� as shown below:-
- Now your PC/Laptop will reboot. Now you can go ahead install the necessary Unsigned Drivers and "Install this driver software anyway" as shown below:-
- Enjoy!
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