Download And Install Microsoft User Mode Driver Framework

Download and Install Microsoft User Mode Driver Framework

Microsoft User Mode Driver Framework (UMDF) is a set of libraries that you can use to write device drivers that run in user mode on Windows operating systems. UMDF drivers have many benefits, such as improved security, stability, and compatibility. In this article, we will show you how to download and install UMDF on your computer.

Step 1: Check your Windows version and UMDF support

Before you download and install UMDF, you need to check which version of Windows you are running and whether it supports UMDF. To do this, follow these steps:

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Press the Windows logo key + R to open the Run dialog box.

Type winver and click OK.

A window will appear that shows your Windows edition, version, and build number.

Compare your Windows version with the table below to see which UMDF versions are supported.

Windows version

Supported UMDF versions

Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022

UMDF 2.33, 2.0, 1.11, and 1.9

Windows 10

UMDF 2.33, 2.0, 1.11, and 1.9

Windows 8.1

UMDF 2.33, 2.0, and 1.11

Windows 8

UMDF 1.11 and 1.9

Windows 7

UMDF 1.11 and 1.9

Windows Vista

UMDF 1.9

Windows XP

UMDF 1.9

Step 2: Download the UMDF installer from Microsoft website

After you have checked your Windows version and UMDF support, you can download the UMDF installer from the Microsoft website. To do this, follow these steps:

Go to the [User-Mode Driver Framework Frequently Asked Questions] page on the Microsoft website.

Scroll down to the section "Where can I get UMDF?" and click on the link that matches your Windows version and architecture (32-bit or 64-bit).

A download dialog box will appear. Click Save or Save as to save the installer file to your computer.

Step 3: Run the UMDF installer and follow the instructions

After you have downloaded the UMDF installer, you can run it and follow the instructions to install UMDF on your computer. To do this, follow these steps:

Locate the installer file that you saved in the previous step. It should have a name like "umdf--.msu". For example, "umdf-2.33-x64.msu".

Double-click on the installer file to launch it.

A User Account Control dialog box might appear. Click Yes or Continue to allow the installer to make changes to your computer.

A Windows Update Standalone Installer dialog box will appear. Click Yes or Install to start the installation process.

A progress bar will show the installation status. Wait until it is completed.

A message will appear that says "The update was successfully installed". Click Close or Restart Now to finish the installation.

Congratulations! You have successfully downloaded and installed UMDF on your computer.

You can now use UMDF to write device drivers that run in user mode on Windows operating systems. For more information about UMDF, you can visit the [Windows Driver Frameworks] page on the Microsoft website.

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