What does HRESULT 0x800F0240 (SPAPI_E_AUTHENTICODE_DISALLOWED) mean?

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Authenticode signature verification is not supported for the specified INF in this installation path.

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SPAPI_E_AUTHENTICODE_DISALLOWED

SPAPI_E_AUTHENTICODE_DISALLOWED (0x800F0240) is a Windows SetupAPI driver-installation error. This code means the requested installation path cannot use Authenticode verification for the specified INF. It usually indicates that the package or verification method does not match the driver-installation scenario.

What to check

Confirm that the package uses a proper driver catalog and that the INF references it correctly.
Use a supported driver-package installation method instead of extracting and invoking individual files.
Inspect the SetupAPI log to determine which verification method was requested.

Microsoft: Catalog files and digital signatures

Microsoft: Driver signing

Microsoft: SetupAPI device installation log

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