How to Fix Inf2Cat Error when building driver?
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Anthony Lleonart
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I'm following the procedure outlined here (https://dotnet.territoriali.olinfo.it/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/develop/signing-a-driver-during-development-and-testing) to test sign a driver. In the "Enabling test signing manually" section, when I allow Inf2Cat to run, my build fails, and I get the following error:
"An error occurred loading the Windows file protection data file 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\bin\10.0.26100.0\x86\WindowsProtectedFiles.xml'. To fix the problem, obtain a valid copy of the file from Microsoft, restore the file to its original state, or reinstall the application.
Signability test failed."
I have not found a copy of the XML file provided by Microsoft. When I don't allow Inf2Cat to run, the build succeeds. Any suggestions on how to fix this?
Windows development | Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
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mark ketner 0 Reputation points2024-12-16T17:55:40.08+00:00 come on microsoft someone must have an answer for this. I built a fresh system and tried it from scratch and still got this error. It tried with the EWDK and with the regular WDK. I tried with the example program you get when you make the project and its the same thing. Doesn't anyone submit drivers? how is this still an issue?
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Phil Preen 1 Reputation point2026-03-19T17:40:37.15+00:00 I have the same error. Did anyone find the solution?
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