Kernel-mode Driver Framework Site Executive Summary KMDF (part of WDF, introduced with Windows Vista) is a Microsoft-provided abstraction layer that fundamentally rewrites the rules for writing Windows kernel drivers. It replaces the archaic, terrifyingly complex Windows Driver Model (WDM) with an object-oriented, event-driven, and state-machine-based framework. – A mandatory, excellent framework for serious Windows kernel driver development. Just accept that you will still need to understand kernel internals; KMDF won't hide everything, but it will save your sanity. kernel-mode driver framework If you are writing a new kernel-mode driver for Windows (excluding very specific graphics or storage miniports), you should be using KMDF . It turns a "write-a-bug-and-BSOD-the-system" discipline into a manageable, safe, and maintainable engineering task. Executive Summary KMDF (part of WDF, introduced with // EvtIoRead: The framework ensures the device is powered void MyRead(WDFQUEUE Queue, WDFREQUEST Request, size_t Length) NTSTATUS status = STATUS_SUCCESS; // ... access hardware ... WdfRequestComplete(Request, status); Just accept that you will still need to // EvtDeviceAdd: Create device, queues, and interrupts NTSTATUS MyDeviceAdd(WDFDEVICE Device) WDF_IO_QUEUE_CONFIG queueConfig; WDF_IO_QUEUE_CONFIG_INIT_DEFAULT_QUEUE(&queueConfig, WdfIoQueueDispatchSequential); queueConfig.EvtIoRead = MyRead; return WdfIoQueueCreate(Device, &queueConfig, WDF_NO_OBJECT_ATTRIBUTES, WDF_NO_HANDLE);
Thank you so much for this guide! The color-coded indicators are a great addition! I tried to do the Abels I lost my glasses quest, but when I click on the bush, it says "nothing to see here" no matter how many times I click! does anyone know if I should just spam click it until my keys are dented or if its a glitch? [/IMG] Thanks in advance!
@sinforsatan There are multiple invisible NPCs you can click in the bushes and barrels in the area. Keep mousing around and when you see other places you can click, try those other hiding spots, and eventually one will give you Abel's glasses. Good luck!
Omg tysm, ;-; lvling would have been even more hellish without this, achieved lvl 120 in less than a week with my bish <3
In my memory the pre-quests can be a bit annoying, and/or Cpt. Latanica was stronger than at the level I tried it? Something like that. But I'll check it out! ^^ Thank you for your input.
the guide help me alot!! 11/10 for people that are super new and just recently came back from maple. thanks so much