Communicating with software driver

Question

Hi,

I'd like to know whether communication between a metro application and a custom software driver running on the system is supported?

Thank you!

Answer 1

See if this Build video helps you: http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/BUILD/BUILD2011/HW-747T

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Answer 2

Just to clarify, I'm referring to drivers that do not interact with device hardware.

Answer 3

Can you elaborate on the class of driver your questioning?

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David Lamb

Answer 4

Sure I can and I think MSDN defines it even better:

<< A driver that is not associated with a device is called a software driver. For a discussion about software drivers, see the What is a driver? topic. Software drivers are useful because they can run in kernel mode, which gives them access to protected operating system data. For information about processor modes, see User mode and kernel mode. >>

Answer 5

Communication between Metro style apps and software only device drivers is not supported.