Disabling Driver Signature on Windows 8
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When working with electronics, it is not rare to encounter software drivers. Drivers are chunks of code that allow one device to "talk" to another. For instance, the mouse and keyboard you are using right now each have a driver that tells the computer how to interact with the device. Similarly, when you plug other devices into your computer, you may need to install a driver to get that device to function properly.
In past versions of the Windows operating system, installing drivers was a pretty straightforward task. However, in Windows 8, installing drivers, particularly unsigned drivers, can be a bit of a hassle. This is especially true when working with Arduino. This tutorial will help guide you through the process of disabling signed driver enforcement on Windows 8.
Which Boards Require This Procedure?
If you are using Windows 8 in conjunction with any of the boards depicted in the flame to the right, or listed below, you will likely need to follow the steps in this procedure.
Suggested Reading
If you need a little more information on drivers, you can visit our FTDI Driver Installation Guide. This tutorial will also help you get going on your Arduino if it is not one of the variations listed above.
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