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A Driver problem in 7 64bit

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by r.leale, 2009/05/15.

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    r.leale Lifetime Subscription

    r.leale Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    After a clean install the OS is working well and fast, definitely the easiest install I have ever had. The only downloads 7 made during the install were two updated drivers for my Canon printers.
    Now, however, it will not accept the software for my Eye 1 monitor calibrator, saying roughly - "This driver is not signed - 7 will only allow signed drivers'. I am trying the latest driver that I can find but the Vista 64 driver won't work.
    Has anybody else had this problem and solved it?

    Roger:mad:
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    Vista 64 bit has the same security issue with "This driver is not signed." Pretty sure there are hacks out there which might maybe work for Win7.
     
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    PeteC

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    No problem here with 7 x32 - the eye-one display 2 and software installed without a hitch and all appears to be functional. No unsigned driver warnings.
     
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    Arie

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    Yes, that is normal on 32-bit. 64 bit however does not allow you to install unsigned drivers.

    There are some 3rd party tools which claim to 'work around' this restriction, I won't recommend them, but you can do a search & try to see if they work for you.

    Me, I stay away from hardware without signed drivers.
     
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    PeteC

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    That's fine unless the hardware is essential - in my case a colour calibrated screen is essential for Photoshop.

    Was thinking of x64 when I rebuild later in the year to make use of more RAM in Photoshop, but clearly need to research drivers for my essential hardware first :)
     
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    Arie

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    I'm sure there are manufacturers that are shipping 64-b it drivers, so that's the hardware I choose.
     
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