Q:

How to install drivers for Microsoft Kinect on Windows Vista

I have a Kinect sensor for XBox, and I´d like to try to develop some applications for Kinect. Problem is that when I´ve tried to install SDK or runtime, an error occurred. Namely, I have an unsuitable operating system (Vista Business 64) - it needs Win7 or Win8.
Is there any chance of installing drivers on Vista that work with Kinect on this operating system?

A:

According to this thread in MSDN forum it's at least partially possible, citing:

I used ORCA (microsoft msi editor) to edit the installer, to remove the check for windows 7(table: launchcondition; edit 'Installed OR (VersionNT >= 601)' to 'Installed OR (VersionNT >= 400)' ), and the SDK happily installed. Also all drivers seem to register correct, and the camera seems to work. Only the audio seems to need some extra work.

But it's certainly not supported and I'd strongly suggest developing Kinect apps on Win 7 or 8

