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Last time I checked, code signing certificates could be had for $400 a year, not an exorbitant price to many tech enthusiasts.

• rplnt 12y ago
  However, being able to support the driver so it passes the certification process with every update is not something many tech enthusiasts would want to do.
  • magamiako 12y ago
    What certification process? Driver signing does not need a WHQL certification and in fact, Microsoft isn't involved in the driver signing process at all. It's between you and whichever CA you choose to do your code signing.
  • cypher543 12y ago
    Certification is only required if you want to display a "Certified for Windows" logo, prevent a warning dialog from displaying on Windows XP, and/or distribute your driver through Windows Update.
    • rplnt 12y ago
      The warning dialogue is displayed on all versions of Windows, depending on the driver. Some can't be installed at all.