Windows cannot verify the digital signature for this file. Help!

Sambas

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Hi

im trying to downgrade my laptop from windows 10 (originally Windows 8) to Vista ultimate on resetting I've been confronted with the following message:

"Windows cannot verify the digital signature for this file. A recent hardware or software change might have installed a file that is signed incorrectly or damaged, or that might be malicious software from an unknown source."


Is this normal when trying to retrofit Vista? Or something I should be concerned about? I bought the Vista with serial key used but in original packaging from fleabay, it looks legitimate with hologram etc.

What can I do to resolve this? In layman terms please!

Thanks :geek:
 

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Hello Sambas-

I suspect that the file you got from Flea Bay has been registered on another system. In that case, you won't be able to use the key on your system.
 

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System One

  • Operating System
    Vista Home Premium 64 bit SP2
    Manufacturer/Model
    Cyberpower
    CPU
    Intel Quad CPU Q6700 2.67 GHZ
    Motherboard
    NVIDIA 780i
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI GTX 560 TI Twin Frozr
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster SB Audigy
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Viewsonic VG2436
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080p
    Hard Drives
    Samsung HD 105SI
    WDC WD20
    Case
    Apevia XJupiter
    Cooling
    air
    Keyboard
    Logitech MX 3200
    Mouse
    Logitech MX 600
    Internet Speed
    30 Mbps
Driver digital signature is invented by Microsoft to protect users from malicious software which may be hidden within some device drivers. At least that's an official statement :) In reality, Microsoft gains a lot of money from driver publishers in order to allow their products to be installed on Windows OS. Some vendors refuse to pay this impost, and that's why some drivers return "Windows cannot verify the digital signature.." message when being installed. This might happen even with properly signed drivers if Windows driver verification services are corrupted or malfunctioning. Either way, the only reliable and successfully solution is to disable digital signature enforcement for current Windows session. Here's a detail explanation How to Fix “Windows cannot verify the digital signature (Code 52)” Driver Problem – Useful tips and tricks, tutorials, workarounds, fixes, downloads and much more!
 

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