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Windows Device Driver Programming Series
A Windows Device Driver Primer (2/10): Device Driver Programming
Yashavant Kanetkar and Asang Dani
Application Versus Device Driver Installation Methodology
Application programs
An Application program is typically installed using one of the following methods:
- Using the “Add/Remove Programs Wizard” from Control Panel.
- Using the Windows Installer based .msi package.
Device Drivers
A Device Driver is installed using one of the following methods:
- Using the “Add Hardware Wizard” from Control Panel.
- Using the Windows OS Plug and Play subsystem. This subsystem is invoked when we attach any new hardware to the system. This installation method is called “on-demand” installation.
