ok, correction! apparently F8 during start up is the only way to allow the use of unsigned drivers
cmd editing wont work... so now I'm back where the original post sits:
-blinking/solid blue IP address next to buddy with the "<< unable to create VPN>>" error
-NO FIREWALLS OR ROUTERS are being used at all...
-my connection is through a Cable modem that is permanently installed into the apt. building (but I have checked with the provider and there are zero restrictions on usage... plus hamachi and used to work fine on the same connection)
-i've done all the tips/tricks I can think of, including the block/unblock buddy (which actually my buddy never turns red... perhaps another issue?), resetting our IPs, messing with the IP settings such as setting the IP option to "configured outside this program"
***on a side note, if I use the miniVPN client, an error shows up about finding the Wippien Network Adapter... despite it showing up and being found and used by the regular Wippien client***
thanks a ton for taking time to read and help me with this issue!!!