Is it OK to use the same drivers from windows 8, When upgrading from windows 8 to 8.1 ?
R2K In the Zone Oct 28, 2013 #1 Is it OK to use the same drivers from windows 8, When upgrading from windows 8 to 8.1 ?
bssunilreddy Chosen of the Omnissiah Oct 29, 2013 #3 Can I use Windows 7 64 bit drivers for Windows 8.1 64 bit also.
R rakesh_ic Cyborg Agent Oct 29, 2013 #4 bavusani said: Can I use Windows 7 64 bit drivers for Windows 8.1 64 bit also. Click to expand... Nope.. unless the drivers for the component is listed as common to both the OS by the manufacturers
bavusani said: Can I use Windows 7 64 bit drivers for Windows 8.1 64 bit also. Click to expand... Nope.. unless the drivers for the component is listed as common to both the OS by the manufacturers
S sengalraja Broken In Oct 29, 2013 #5 got windows 8.1 installed on my hp g6 2301 ax and the fans have been running like crazy and the wifi led is malfunctioning
got windows 8.1 installed on my hp g6 2301 ax and the fans have been running like crazy and the wifi led is malfunctioning
OP R2K In the Zone Oct 29, 2013 #6 I'm also gonna hold the 8.1 installation plan. Too much work and I don't see much of an advantage over Win 8 anyway.
I'm also gonna hold the 8.1 installation plan. Too much work and I don't see much of an advantage over Win 8 anyway.
S sengalraja Broken In Oct 29, 2013 #7 No do try windows 8.1, it is miles better than 8 but only after all the drivers have been released from your manufacturer
No do try windows 8.1, it is miles better than 8 but only after all the drivers have been released from your manufacturer
OP R2K In the Zone Oct 29, 2013 #8 ^^ Dell has released new drivers for my laptop to install with Win 8.1. So you are saying its worth it to try the 8.1 version Read so many posts on internet about 8.1 installation going apesh!t. So I was getting paranoid
^^ Dell has released new drivers for my laptop to install with Win 8.1. So you are saying its worth it to try the 8.1 version Read so many posts on internet about 8.1 installation going apesh!t. So I was getting paranoid