Verify If System Files and Drivers Are Digitally Signed in Windows 10/8/7 [Tutorial]
24Verify If System Files and Drivers Are Digitally Signed in Windows 10/8/7 [Tutorial].
As part of the updated security that you get with newer versions of Windows, critical files are now digitally signed. Only Microsoft can sign these files, and when they do, it is a sign that Microsoft trusts them. Only digitally signed files can run before the Windows operating system, which is also one of the reasons you should theoretically have less malware on your computer than Windows 7 and older versions of the OS.
If you have unsigned system files or drivers installed on your computer, it doesn’t automatically mean that there is a reason for you to be suspicious or that they are malicious. However, it is a good idea to make sure you’re aware of what they are and that you trust them.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems.Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).