WDM does not support all types of hardware. For example, separate printer or video drivers must be developed for each platform. INF files must accommodate differences among platforms. INF file A file that provides the operating system with information required to install and configure a device. The Windows kernel manages the most basic functions of the operating system, such as sharing the processor between different blocks of executing code.
Kernel mode allows full, unprotected access to the system.
A driver or thread running in kernel mode has access to system memory and hardware. All rights reserved. Terms of Use.