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Minimum Driver Signature Requirements

Full driver package WHQL signatures are the best and most trusted by all versions of Windows. Windows allows the installation of properly WHQL signed drivers, without producing a prompt warning the user about the driver’s trustworthiness. 

However, current Windows versions do not require WHQL signatures to allow installation. Lesser signatures (or no signatures in some cases) are allowed, but will generate user dialogs/warnings during the installation process.

Operating System 
Minimum Signature to Allow Installation 
Windows 2000 
None. 
Windows XP 32-bit 
None. 
Windows XP 64-bit 
None. 
Windows Vista 32-bit 
None. 
Windows Vista 64-bit 
Embedded. 
Windows 7 32-bit 
Embedded. 
Windows 7 64-bit 
Embedded. 
Windows 8 32-bit 
Embedded. 
Windows 8 64-bit 
Embedded plus full package Authenticode. 
Windows RT (ARM) 
Third -party  drivers  and  driver  packages  are  not  currently  allowed.  All USB devices for this operating system must use Microsoft supplied drivers.