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Kernel-Mode Driver Framework

Kernel-Mode Driver Framework (KMDF) is a software framework developed by Microsoft to assist developers in building Windows kernel-mode device drivers. It provides a set of abstractions and tools that help simplify driver development, inclu...

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CategoryInformation Technology
SubcategoryMicrosoft Windows
SkillKernel-Mode Driver Framework
Skill TypeSpecialized Skill
Specialized TagsSoftware

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