Device Driver Installation

Joe · Post by **Joe** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 4:39 pm

Hi all,
i need to install a device driver with my standard app (exe + dll's)
Anyone have a suggestion ?

Thanks in advance
Joe

Post by **sinan** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 5:11 pm

Hint: If you need to make calls to DLLs, use the Call DLL Function command.

If you can describe requirements that are common to most driver installations, we can work with you and address them in a template driver installation (a new project type), or a new driver installation plug-in.

Contact me privately for details.

Dana Epp · Post by **Dana Epp** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 5:28 pm

We currently install our device drivers using the standard INF method. Through InstallAware, we simply call rundll32 using the standard parameters.

To install try:

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rundll32.exe setupapi,InstallHinfSection DefaultInstall 132 .\\yourdriver.inf

To uninstall try:

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rundll32.exe setupapi,InstallHinfSection DefaultUninstall 132 .\\yourdriver.inf

The only issue we have seen is that it kinda fubars the progress bar in Installaware. (The percentages don't add up if you call it near the end as it resets).