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Application Note AN 101 Submitting Modified FTDI Drivers for Windows Hardware Certification Version 4.1 Issue Date: 2013-05-03 Device drivers are signed and certified by Microsoft to provide the end user a smooth experience when installing new hardware. This applications note provides information to help an OEM obtain certification under their company name. Use of FTDI devices in life support and/or safety applications is entirely at the users risk, and the user agrees to defend, indemnify and hold FTDI harmless from any and all damages, claims, suits or expense resulting from such use. Future Technology Devices International Limited (FTDI) Unit 1, 2 Seaward Place, Glasgow G41 1HH, United Kingdom Tel.: +44 (0) 141 429 2777 Fax: + 44 (0) 141 429 2758 Web Site: Application Note AN 101 Submitting Modified FTDI Drivers for Windows Hardware Certification Version 4.1 Document Reference No.: FT 000063 Clearance No.: FTDI 47 Table of Contents 1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 2 2 Windows Hardware Certification for FTDI Drivers ......................................................................... 3 2.1 How does driver certification work ....................................................................................... 3 2.2 OEM participation in the Microsoft Logo Program ................................................................. 3 2.3 Creating a DUA submission FTDI-specific details ................................................................. 4 2.4 Windows Hardware Certification Kit (HCK) FTDI-specific details ........................................ 4 2.5 Additional Information ............................................................................................................ 6 2.6 Alternative Solution Self-Signed Driver ................................................................................ 7 3 Contact Information ........................................................................................................................ 8 Appendix A References ........................................................................................................................ 9 Website References ............................................................................................................................ 9 Acronyms and Abbreviations .............................................................................................................. 9 Appendix B List of Figures .................................................................................................................. 10 List of Figures .................................................................................................................................... 10 Appendix C Revision History .............................................................................................................. 11 1 Copyright 2008-2013 Future Technology Devices International Limited