Windows 7 Device Driver

Description

Windows 7 Device Driver brings together all the information experienced programmers need to build exceptionally reliable, high-performance Windows 7 drivers. Internationally renowned driver development expert Ronald D. Reeves shows how to make the most of Microsoft's powerful new tools and models; save time and money; and efficiently deliver stable, robust drivers.

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CONTENTS:

Preface xv

About the Author xix

1.1 Nature of an Object 7

2.1 WDF Component Functions 13

3.1 Devices Supported in User Mode 42

4.1 Windows I/O Overview 79

5.1 Getting Started 111

6.1 KMDF Supported Devices 129

7.1 Plug and Play and Power Management Overview 163

8.1 WDK Build Tools 183

9.1 Differences Between KMDF and WDM Samples 216

10.1 Registering Callbacks 243

11.1 WMI Architecture 253

12.1 Support Device Interrupts 274

13.1 Introduction to Programming I/O Queues 291