Re: Conversion of kernel mode spinlock

From: Paul G. Tobey [eMVP] (ptobey)
Date: 02/28/05


Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2005 08:39:48 -0700

What does the spinlock protect in the driver you are trying to port? That
is, why is it used in the source driver? We can't recommend anything
specific without knowing 'why'.

Paul T.

"satheesh" <skumarsnair@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:uBUfgeWHFHA.2728@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Hi All,
>
> I have to port a WDM video capture driver to WinCE
> 4.2....i am finding frequent occurence of KeAcquireSpinLock and following
> release ...How can i replace this kernel mode spinlock to a user mode lock
> which will work fine in WinCE ...I would also like to get some general
> tips
> of porting a WDM driver to WinCE .Looking forward forward for your
> help..Thanks
> Cheers
> Satheesh
>
>



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