inf2cat for Windows 7

[Glasser@discussions.microsoft.com Nathan Glasser]

Though this is regarding Windows 7 Beta, I cannot find an appropriate place
to post my question, and this seems the closest.

I have the Windows 7 Beta DDK. I'm trying to use inf2cat to create a CAT
file which is suitable for various Windows OSes, including Windows 7. I can
use this just fine before attempting to add any Windows 7 options.

The included documentation says that in the /os: parameter to use "Windows
7_X64" and "Windows 7_X86". I tried variations with quoting the parameter to
use the spaces, using no spaces, and using underscores. It just says
"Operating systems parameter invalid.".

In the online inf2cat webpage
(http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd434712.aspx), it says to use
"7_X64" and "7_X86". I tried these, and got the same error.

What are the correct options to the /os: parameter for Windows 7?

Thanks,
Nathan

[Jennifer Stepler [MSFT]]

Nathan,
The version of Inf2cat in the WDK beta does not allow you to generate INF
files for Windows 7. The version in the RC release should allow this. Also,
you'll be able to download an updated inf2cat that supports Win7 from the
Winqual website on 4/9/2009. Sorry about the inconvenience.
Jennifer

[F@discussions.microsoft.com Andrey F]

Hi Jennifer,

I have an issue with inf2cat from Windows Driver Kit version 7.0.0. When I'm
trying to generated cat file for my driver package I have following error
message:

An error occurred loading the Windows file protection data file
'D:\WinDDK\7100.0.0\bin\SelfSign\WindowsProtectedFiles.xml'. To fix the
problem, obtain a valid copy of the file from Microsoft, restore the file to
its original state, or reinstall the application.
Signability test failed.

WDK reinstallation doesn't help.

Thanks,
Andrey