topic Re: where to get Microsoft verified software/drivers? in Printer Software & Networking

where to get Microsoft verified software/drivers?

canonfodder50 — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 23:38:04 GMT

my computer will not accept the drivers that you have available because they are not Microsoft verfified.

need help

Re: where to get Microsoft verified software/drivers?

Danny — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 15:06:22 GMT

Thanks for joining the conversation, canonfodder50!

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Re: where to get Microsoft verified software/drivers?

normadel — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 04:57:23 GMT

If you are running Windows 10 or 11, you can install unverified drivers by booting the computer with "Driver Signature Enforcement" disabled (temporarily). This is a protective function to prevent installing rogue drivers that can do damage to the system. If the driver is from a reliable source (like Canon) you don't have to be afraid of it.

Do a web search for "disable driver signature enforcement windows 10 and 11" and you see many articles telling how to do it. Just don't do it permanently. You want it re-enabled after installing the driver and rebooting the computer.

Are you SURE the driver(s) you want to install are downloaded from Canon, and not from a third-party?