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Windows XP displays an error and then terminates installation
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If the following screen is displayed with this message, Windows XP has been configured to block the installation of any drivers that are not WHQL certified.

   blocked installation


Two options are available to successfully install the device. Either a certified version of the driver can be installed (if available) or the driver signing options can be changed to either warn or ignore to allow the installation to complete.

To change the current driver signing setting, go to "Control Panel\System", click on the "Hardware" tab and then click "Driver Signing". The desired signing option may then be selected.