Enabling Test Mode reduces your system security slightly. It is recommended to do this on a forensic workstation, not a personal daily-driver laptop.

To fix this problem, you must first understand what FTK Imager is trying to do.

: The application often requires elevated privileges to load its low-level drivers. Ensure you are running FTK Imager as an Administrator .

Troubleshooting "Could Not Start Driver" in FTK Imager If you’re working on a digital forensics investigation and hit the dreaded "Could Not Start Driver"