Windows Driver Development

Drivers are the bridge between Windows and hardware. This library provides guidelines, architecture, and tools to build reliable drivers.

• Introduction to Driver Development
• Windows Driver Model (WDM)
• Kernel-Mode Driver Framework (KMDF)
• User-Mode Driver Framework (UMDF)

• Development Environment Setup
• Your First Driver: HelloWorld
• Debugging with WinDbg
• Driver Signing & Certification

• Memory Management
• IRP Handling Patterns
• Power Management
• Security Considerations

• Network Miniport Sample
• USB Driver Sample
• Storage Miniport Sample
• Virtual Device Sample

• Microsoft Docs – Drivers
• GitHub – Windows Driver Samples
• Community Forums
• Upcoming Events & Webinars