Drivers Signing Enforcement (Windows 7 32 Bit)

Hello,
I have read that the "driver signing enforcement" is not configured to block unsigned drivers on most versions of Windows 7 32 bit.
However, when I tested this with a fresh-installed Windows 7 Professional (no hot-fixes, no Service Pack) and tried to install an unsigned driver, the driver was blocked due the fact it is not digitally signed.
I am trying to understand which specific versions of Windows 7 (32 bit) is allowing (by default) to register/load unsigned drivers.
Thanks ahead.
Hadar

Assuming you are using the dpinst.exe utility (see the DDK7 or WDK8 kit directories), an unsigned driver requires the /LM (i.e. legacy mode) to cause Win 7-32 to (usually) allow the install. If your driver is signed, then all you do is run  dpinst (or
dpinst64 for Win 7-64)  where the driver package (INF, SYS, other files) are located. dpinst /help lists all the arg options.
You may find this link helpful as well
http://pixcl.com/Signing_Windows_8_Drivers.htm
Stewart Dibbs, PiXCL Automation Technologies, Canada

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