Cannot Access Windows Hardware Developer Program in Partner Center — How to Sign Drivers in 2025?

Hi all,

I'm trying to sign a Windows driver and need access to the Microsoft Windows Hardware Developer Program.

**What I'm trying to achieve:**
- Sign a driver for Windows using the standard Microsoft hardware signing process.

**The issue:**
- When I try to register for the Windows Hardware Developer Program, I get a message saying "Hardware Program is already in Active state".
- However, when I go to Programs > Settings in Microsoft Partner Center, the Hardware Developer Program is NOT visible/available.
- I have Global Admin permissions, and I’ve also tried using an account with Owner permissions — no difference, the Hardware Program is missing from the list.

**My question:**
- How do I get access to the Windows Hardware Developer Program if it's "Active" but not visible in the Partner Center?
- Is there any way to manage or join the Hardware Program in 2025 if it's not listed?
- Is there an alternative process for signing Windows drivers now? Any up-to-date guidance for 2025 would be super helpful.

Any advice or escalation contacts would be highly appreciated!

Thanks in advance.