Windows Driver Framework (WDF)

WDF Logo Reminder – Update your driver packages to use the WDF 1.9 RTM Co-installer
WDF driver packages that contain WDF co-installers must include the RTM fre versions of the co-installers. The Windows Logo Program requires the use of RTM fre versions of the co-installers to obtain a logo; RC and chk versions are prohibited. Therefore, to obtain a logo for a WDF v 1.9 driver, you must use the WDF v1.9 RTM fre co-installer. To obtain a logo for a driver that uses an earlier version of WDF, you must use the RTM fre version of the appropriate co-installer.

To pass the logo tests for a WDF 1.9 driver that runs on versions of Windows earlier than Windows 7, you must apply the latest errata filters. You can download the filters from https://winqual.microsoft.com, under "WLK Updated Filters".

For more information, see "Device Driver Logo Using WDF Co-Installers" on Neslihan Bulut's blog.

Kernel-Mode Driver Framework (KMDF)
KMDF implements the fundamental features that are required for kernel-mode drivers.

User-Mode Driver Framework (UMDF)
UMDF supports the development of user-mode drivers for device classes, such as cameras and portable music players, that are based on a protocol or serial bus.

Tips for KMDF Driver Design
The Driver Tips on the WHDC Web site come straight from the Windows Driver team at Microsoft. The tips include best practices for design, KMDF, memory management, I/O requests, security, and reliability.

Developing Drivers with Windows Driver Foundation by Orwick and Smith
This comprehensive guide is available from Microsoft Press.