How do I install unsigned drivers on Windows Vista?

[astrangeone]

I'm just trying to install the drivers for NDS Adapter Plus, and not having a good time of it. What do I need to use? (This is so stupid...Microsoft, you are an idiot for locking out smaller companies from your OS.)

 

[Rydian]

You need to self-sign the drivers, then boot windows into test mode, then do a mod to remove the "test mode" watermark.

The instructions are involved here.
http://gbatemp.net/topic/291211-streaming-from-your-psp-to-your-pc/

 

[MushGuy]

I never have a problem with my Vista laptop. I just click on "Continue Anyway".

 

[Rydian]

I never have a problem with my Vista laptop. I just click on "Continue Anyway".

32-bit lets you, 64-bit requires signing (which is why even in test mode you need to self-sign the drivers).

 

[FAST6191]

I dare say there are easier ways to back things up but I mainly came here to say perhaps consider a virtual machine instead- http://gbatemp.net/threads/using-virtualbox-to-manage-legacy-gba-flashcarts.275407/ being an example of using it for similar purposes. Vista vintage stuff means I am not sure (especially if it is one of the low spec things they stuffed vista on) but your average 2 gigs of ram and a reasonable CPU machine should be able to do a nice cut down XP VM without issue.

 

[MushGuy]

I found this method too:

http://en.kioskea.net/faq/3914-windows-7-disable-signature-verification-of-drivers

 

[Engert]

Hit F8 right after reboot. On the black-menu screen choose the option to Disable Driver Signing.

 

[astrangeone]

Thanks guys. I hate that I was forced to upgrade to Vista thanks to an accident involving spilled juice on my original laptop. (Funny enough, it just shorted out the touchpad and the keyboard.)