Device Installation Types
Windows uses INF files to install a driver package on a device. All Windows platforms support Windows Drivers, while only Windows 10 for desktop editions (Home, Pro, Enterprise, and Education) support Windows Desktop Drivers.
INF files for Windows Drivers
If you are building a driver package for a non-Desktop variant of Windows, you must supply a driver package that conforms to the Windows Driver requirements. INF files in Windows Driver driver packages contain only a subset of INF sections and directives. For more information, see Windows Drivers.
INF files for Windows Desktop Drivers
If you are building a desktop-only driver package, your INF file can use legacy, non-universal INF syntax. Windows 10 for desktop editions continues to support legacy INF behavior.
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