Loading Zapco DPN 1.41 In Windows 8 Error Message

Hello,

Thought I would share a tip on installing the Zapco DPN verions 1.41 software in Windows 8.

When attempting to installing the drivers in device manager you should receive the following error which is caused becuase the Zapco drivers are not digitally signed...

"Windows encountered a problem installing the driver software for your device.
Windows found driver software for your device but encoutered an error while attempting to install it.
The hash for the file is not present in the specified catalog file. The file is likely corrupt or the victim of tampering."

I figured This is a security measure that is built into Windows 8 to prevent you from installing bad drivers. This is a feature called Device Driver Signing. After disabling this feature, I was able to get my community drivers installed. Here’s how to defeat it.

1. Go into Settings.
2. Select Change PC Settings.
3. Choose General.
4. Scroll to the bottom and select Restart now under the Advanced startup area.
5. Select Troubleshoot.
6. Select Advanced Options.
7. Select Startup Options.
8. Select Restart and disable the feature then reboot.

That’s it. Upon reboot the drivers installed fine.