[dba-Tech] Install unsigned drivers in Windows 8/8.1

Hi Jon

Don't know of any other method, but why not just go ahead? You know the driver isn't malware, and it should be a one-time install only.
I would start off creating a System Restore point.

/gustav

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Fra: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] På vegne af Jon Tydda
Sendt: 3. september 2014 23:16
Til: dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com
Emne: [dba-Tech] Install unsigned drivers in Windows 8/8.1

Hi all

I've got an ancient Topfield 5800 PVR (TV box with a hard drive) that I record tv shows etc on, and it has a USB output to connect it to a PC. 
It worked fine with Windows XP and Windows 7, but on my Windows 8.1 desktop, I'm struggling.

I've found a driver that will work with Windows 8 (apparently), but I'm struggling to install it, because Windows 8 won't let you install unsigned drivers, unless you restart it in Advanced Startup mode, which sounds like a whole lot of hassle. Especially if I have to do this every time I want to uninstall an unsigned driver... I really can't believe this is the only way to do it - does anyone know of another?


Jon