? ? I'm only an old intermediate user and this frustrates me.? ?On earlier posting on this there were several other bips mentioned.? Using a USB hub was my first attempt to correct, second was the Memory Integrity setting and third was the USB driver removal and reinstallation.? I had opted not to use the STM package but stay with Eriks.? What I initially found was a reference to some other security features maybe it was in the User Account Control (s/s other than simply running as an admin) being embedded in Windows 10.? I have to see if I can find that reference again but it wasn't very detailed and my memory is fading off.
? ?What I did find is that running Erik's program under Windows 8.1 it ran flawless without any driver or security issues.? The 8.1 computer having third party software and freeware is "Air Gapped" meaning not networked.? (That's the highly recommended and standard gov't IT protocol these days.)? ?So native drivers and security settings were good to go.? ?
? ?? What bothers me about the Zadig USB driver install is you do have to be cautious, as he states, since other hardware (like usb keyboards) may not work with an applied driver.? Also stated was windows doing driver checking and the potential for rollback on reboot - meaning you maybe should remove the original driver.? Its a bit of a red flag and yes its recoverable but I'm not sure its the most ideal scenario for everyone. ( I see a potential for other unknown issue creepage along the way)? ?For security and assurance I'm personally opting for the fewest possible third party apps and as much native support as possible.??
? ? What I'm most interested in is learning about those other hidden security features (if) or in the meanwhile will use the "keep it simple stupid" method? by using 8.1 for flashing.? But that's only me.? There are always other options.? ?Whether I use your correction or not I'm glad you've put it on the table.? ?Thanks for sharing.
Andy
