Filter drivers or mini-port drivers do not work correctly in the Windows Preinstallation Environment (917007)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition

SYMPTOMS

When you try to use filter drivers or mini-port drivers in the Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE), the drivers do not work correctly.

CAUSE

This issue occurs because Windows PE supports the use of only monolithic drivers.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

A monolithic driver is a type of device driver that contains all the instructions that are required for the system to function without being required to communicate with the miniport driver subsystem.

Windows PE is a minimal Win32 subsystem that is based on the Microsoft Windows XP Professional kernel when this kernel is running in protected mode. Windows PE contains the minimal functionality that you must have to perform the following operations:
  • Run Windows Setup.
  • Install an operating system from a network share.
  • Automate basic processes.
  • Run hardware validation.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:3/23/2006
Keywords:kbtshoot kbExpertiseInter KB917007 kbAudOEM
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