How to Fix USB Error Code 52 Windows Cannot Verify the Digital Signature

Commands Used:
sfc/scannow
set loadoptions DISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS
bcdedit set TESTSIGNING ON

Error Code 52 in either the device manager or DXDiag tells you that Windows can’t verify the digital signature for the drivers for a specific device. You won’t be able to install drivers for the device, and it might just as well stop functioning.

Windows cannot verify the digital signature for the drivers required for this device. A recent hardware or software change might have installed a file that is signed incorrectly or damaged, or that might be malicious software from an unknown source. (Code 52)

This issue happens for a lot of users, especially with Windows 11. There is no clear root cause for the error, but some users began seeing it after installing a specific update, and the update was different, meaning there are a few of them that might have caused the issue. It basically indicates a driver failure, and Microsoft would recommend either running the troubleshooter or updating the drivers manually.

Issues addressed in this tutorial:
windows cannot verify the digital signature for this file
windows cannot verify the digital signature for the drivers required for this device
windows cannot verify the digital signature for this file. a recent hardware or software change
windows cannot verify the digital signature for the drivers required
windows cannot verify the digital signature for this file winload.exe
windows cannot verify the digital signature code 52
windows cannot verify the digital signature of this file
valorant windows cannot verify the digital signature
windows cannot verify the digital signature windows 11

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 11 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Huawei and Samsung.