Testing and Debugging Windows Drivers
This section provides essential information and tools for testing and debugging your Windows drivers. Effective testing is crucial for ensuring driver stability, performance, and security.
Key Areas
Debugging Tools
Learn to leverage powerful debugging tools provided by Microsoft to diagnose and resolve driver issues.
- WinDbg User Mode Debugging
- WinDbg Kernel Mode Debugging
- Driver Verifier
- Event Tracing for Windows (ETW)
Testing Methodologies
Explore different approaches to thoroughly test your drivers across various scenarios.
- Unit Testing
- Integration Testing
- Stress Testing
- Compatibility Testing
Common Driver Issues and Solutions
Find solutions to frequently encountered problems during driver development and testing.
Bug Check Codes (Blue Screen Errors)
Understanding common bug check codes and their meanings.
Memory Corruption
Detecting and fixing memory-related issues in drivers.
Resource Conflicts
Resolving conflicts with hardware resources.
Driver Test Frameworks
Utilize frameworks designed to automate and streamline driver testing processes.
- Windows Hardware Lab Kit (HLK)
- User-Mode Driver Framework (UMDF) Test Scenarios
- Kernel-Mode Driver Framework (KMDF) Test Scenarios
Advanced Debugging Techniques
Dive deeper into advanced techniques for complex debugging scenarios.
For more detailed information, refer to the Windows Driver Kit (WDK) documentation.