What does HRESULT 0x800F0244 (SPAPI_E_SIGNATURE_OSATTRIBUTE_MISMATCH) mean?

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SPAPI_E_SIGNATURE_OSATTRIBUTE_MISMATCH the software was tested for compliance with Windows Logo requirements on a different version of Windows, and may.

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SPAPI_E_SIGNATURE_OSATTRIBUTE_MISMATCH

SPAPI_E_SIGNATURE_OSATTRIBUTE_MISMATCH (0x800F0244) is a Windows SetupAPI driver-installation error. This code means the package's signature metadata indicates testing or compliance attributes for a different Windows version. It is a compatibility warning/error path that should be resolved by choosing a package intended for the installed Windows release.

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Check the package release notes and INF decorations for the current Windows version and architecture.
Compare the device hardware IDs against the vendor's supported package list.
Do not assume an older signed package is safe merely because the catalog itself verifies.

Microsoft: Driver signing

Microsoft: Overview of INF files

Microsoft: SetupAPI device installation log

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