Kernel-Mode Driver Framework (KMDF) allows Windows 7 .
7 Update - a new and improved driver framework for Windows 7.
It features enhancements over the previous version, KMDF v1.10, and also includes the following:
Improvements:
- Hardware abstraction layer (HAL) and system power.
- Improved Windows Defender.
- Updated driver compatibility with Windows 7.
- Command line interface (CLI).
- Third-party device drivers.
- Better support for multiple GPU platforms.
- Improved driver data collection.
New features:
- Stability improvements.
- Performance improvements.
- Better documentation.
- Third-party device support.
- Improved driver installation and uninstallation.
Known issues:
- Uninstalling a kernel driver can cause a blue screen of death (BSOD) during driver uninstallation.
- Free space check for a hibernation file.
- Uninstalling a driver may cause problems.
- When installing a driver that already exists on the system, a warning message can be received when installing the driver.
- When installing a driver that does not exist on the system, a warning message can be received during the driver installation.
The Update for Kernel-Mode Driver Framework version 1.11 for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2685811)
This article describes how to download and install the Update for Kernel-Mode Driver Framework version 1.11 for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2685811) on a Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 x64-based computer. It also describes the differences between the Update and the fixed version that it is replacing, the drivers that are included in the Update, the download and installation procedure, and any known issues with the Update.
The Update is for the following operating system:
For Windows 7 systems.
For Windows Server 2008 R2 x64-based systems.
Benefits:
The Update updates the following files:
KB2685811.exe - Windows 7 (64-bit).
KB2685811.exe - Windows Server 2008 R2 x64-based systems.
You can find the complete list of differences between the Update and the fixed version here:
Update: Windows 7 (64-bit).
The Update is available on the Windows Update site. For more information, see What is Windows Update? ( ac619d1d87
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