Microsoft Kernel-Mode Code Signing Certificates

Kernel-Mode Code Signing Certificates allow you to sign kernel-mode software and device drivers. The x64 editions of Windows Vista and Windows 7 requires all kernel-mode software to be digitally signed by a trusted authority. When you sign your code using a Kernel-Mode Code Signing Certificate, your users will know that it comes from a trusted source (you) and Windows Vista and Windows 7 will inherently trust it. If you don't sign your kernel-mode software and device drivers,your users will see the following message and won't be able to install anything:

By using Kernel-Mode Certificates to sign your software you:

• Prove your identity to your users
• Ensure that the software can’t be modified afterwards
• Allow the kernel-mode software to be installed on x64 Vista and Windows 7 machines

Because Kernel-Mode Code Certificates need to be issued by a trusted certificate authority, you will need to purchase one from one of the providers listed below. Use the comparison chart below to find out which Kernel-Mode Code Certificates will meet your needs the best and provide the greatest value. You can compare prices, compatibility, provider reviews and ratings, support, and other features. After clicking the Buy Now button, make sure to select Windows Authenticode as the certificate type so that the provider generates the certificate in the appropriate format. To learn more about code signing, read What is Code Signing? or Microsoft’s Kernel-Mode Code Signing Walkthrough.

Microsoft Kernel-Mode Code Signing Resources:

• Kernel-Mode Code Signing Walkthrough
• Microsoft Cross-Certificates for Windows Vista Kernel Mode Code Signing
• GlobalSign’s Code Signing: Vista 64 Bit