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24 Nov 2013
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#11
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Try compatibility mode for the driver's installer. The driver itself most likely would work as is, because the kernel is exactly the same (Vista, 7, 8, 2008 and 2012 all are Windows 6.X after all).
I've done that for installing drivers for Win7 into Win8 beta when testing it, no problem beyond the installer complaining about wrong version, after compatibility mode it worked as it should.
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My System Specs |
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Computer type Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model Number Toshiba Sattelite A665-S6092
OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU Intel Core i7-740QM
Memory 8 GB DDR3
Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce 330GT
Screen Resolution 1366x768
Cooling Coolermaster Notepal U3 notebook cooling pad
Hard Drives Samsung 840 SSD 500GB
1TB USB3 external HD
Internet Speed 3mbps ASDL
Antivirus ClamWin 0.98.7
Browser Opera 12.17 x86 (main), Firefox 38 (sec), IE11 (last resort)
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24 Nov 2013
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#12
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Quote: Originally Posted by smarteyeball
Quote: Originally Posted by gulls777
Windows 8 drivers aren't working on 8.1, same's gonna happen again???
Until happens - it's hard to say. It all depends on what they change this time.
Earlier once you get the drivers, you knew that you are set for 3 years till the next major OS version come along.
I got my XPS in 2011 with windows 7. Then next year 8 came out and Dell provided full support for 8. But now 8 drivers aren't working with 8.1 and i don't think Dell is gonna bother with this old laptop now. They have long list of currently being sold laptops to provide support to.
If it would have been Windows 8 SP1, i didn't have to worry about anything. 
Releasing 8.1 so quick means all the software development done for 8 is useless now?? what a waste.
Have also bought an Inspiron 5520 in 2012 and a 5521 in 2013 for home use. Both got drivers for 8.1. But if 8.2 again required new drivers, i am sure 5520 will be left behind and only 5521 will get official support.
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| My System Specs |
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Computer type Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell XPS L702X
OS Windows 10 Pro x64 v1607
CPU Intel Core i7-2760QM
Motherboard Intel HM67
Memory Samsung 16GB DDR3 1333MHz
Graphics Card Nvidia Geforce GT 555M
Screen Resolution 1920x1080
Hard Drives Crucial M4 128GB
Samsung 1TB
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24 Nov 2013
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#13
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Quote: Originally Posted by Alejandro85
Try compatibility mode for the driver's installer. The driver itself most likely would work as is, because the kernel is exactly the same (Vista, 7, 8, 2008 and 2012 all are Windows 6.X after all).
I've done that for installing drivers for Win7 into Win8 beta when testing it, no problem beyond the installer complaining about wrong version, after compatibility mode it worked as it should.
have tried that. Some are working, while some drivers i got from Intel/Nvidia websites, still few drivers having hiccups.
Well i am a Windows 7 user anyway, just trying to point out the situation microsoft is putting its customers into.
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| My System Specs |
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Computer type Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell XPS L702X
OS Windows 10 Pro x64 v1607
CPU Intel Core i7-2760QM
Motherboard Intel HM67
Memory Samsung 16GB DDR3 1333MHz
Graphics Card Nvidia Geforce GT 555M
Screen Resolution 1920x1080
Hard Drives Crucial M4 128GB
Samsung 1TB
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24 Nov 2013
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#14
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They really need to stop calling it "Windows". Since the advent of of version 8, it really is "blocks" or "Panels". Microsoft blocks 8.2... hmmm.. Sounds more like it 
<sigh> Couldn't resist.
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| My System Specs |
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Computer type PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model Number Home Made
OS Linux Mint 17 Cinnamon | Win 7 Ult x64
CPU Intel I7-3770K @ 4.2ghz
Motherboard ASRock Extreme 4
Memory 32GB G-Skill C10Q
Graphics Card EVGA GTX 670 2GB SC
Sound Card Creative Fatality ExtremeGamer
Monitor(s) Displays LG E2742V x 2
Screen Resolution 1920x1080
Keyboard Logitech Wireless
Mouse Logitech Wireless
PSU Corsair HX 650
Case HAF 932 advanced
Cooling Corsair H100i liquid cooler
Hard Drives 256GB Vertex 4 SSD
2TB Seagate ST2000DM001
1TB Seagate ST1000DM003
Internet Speed OptusNet NBN 100/40
Antivirus Malwarebytes
Browser Firefox 30
Other Info Router: Sagemcom F@st 3846 Crippled by Optus.
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24 Nov 2013
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#15
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Quote: Originally Posted by jimbo45
Hi there
This type of thread is also running on the W8 Forums -- obviously some updates need to be done - but a NEW version so soon after W8 and W8.1 -- businesses can never move this quick - stuff needs to be tested etc and this can take YEARS so I'd expect that if this IS true W7 just got itself another LONG lease of life - especially in the corporate sector.
Cheers
jimbo
And my sector. I committed to Win 7 until just before 2020 after I first saw Win 8. Whatever M$ does after this is too little, too late.
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Computer type PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom Build
OS Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit
CPU Intel i7-3930K
Motherboard ASUS P9X79 WS
Memory Kingston HyperX Genesis 32GB Kit (8x4GB Modules) 1600MHz DDR
Graphics Card MSI R7850 Twin Frozr 2GD5/OC Radeon HD 7850 2GB 256-bit GDDR
Sound Card Asus Xonar Essence STX
Monitor(s) Displays 3x Asus VG248QE 24", Vizio 32" TV
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080, ?
Keyboard Logitech G510s
Mouse Logitech M525 (two in use)
PSU Corsair HX750w
Case Antec Two Hundred v2 (modified)
Cooling Cooler Master GeminII S524 120mm (fan replaced with a 140mm)
Hard Drives Samsung 128GB 840 Pro SSD (1),
Samsung 4TB 850 EVO SSDs (4)
Samsung 4TB 850 EVO SSDs (16) external backup drives used in 2.5" hot swap bays in the computer.
Internet Speed =< 32Mbps down, 8Mbps up
Antivirus AVAST!, MBAM, SAS, Spybot S&D (all but MBAM free) Glary Util
Browser IE11
Other Info LSI 9211-8i HBA card (8 SATA III ports), 2.5" & 3.5" Hot Swap Bays, HooToo HT-CR001 PCI-E to USB 3.0 Internal Hub + 6 Slot Card Reader, and LG Model CH12LS28 BD-ROM Optical Drive. Also, ScanSnap S1500 ADF duplexing scanner, Canon 9000F flat bed scanner, Corsair SP2500 2.1 speakers, Samsung CLP 415nw laser color printer, Cyberpower PP2200SW UPS
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25 Nov 2013
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#16
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Quote: Originally Posted by TanyaC
They really need to stop calling it "Windows". Since the advent of of version 8, it really is "blocks" or "Panels". Microsoft blocks 8.2... hmmm.. Sounds more like it
<sigh> Couldn't resist.
Window Bricks is a better name. Or Window Wall, we used to have Windows but we bricked them up..... 
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| My System Specs |
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Computer type PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model Number Bluethunder II
OS Windows 7 x64 Ultimate and numerous virtual machines
CPU AMD FX-8350 Vishera 32nm Technology @ 4.2 GHz default
Motherboard ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 (Socket 942)
Memory G Skill 32.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 1204MHz (11-13-13-31)
Graphics Card EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB Super SC ACX 2.0+ with Back Plate
Sound Card Creative X-Fi Titanium HD Audiophile PCIe
Monitor(s) Displays LG L227WTG x 3
Screen Resolution 1680 x 1050 16:10
Keyboard Logitech K740
Mouse Logitech G100S Laser LED + Logitech Gamepad F310
PSU Enermax Revolution87+ 1000 Watts Gold Certified Power Supply
Case Rocketfish Full Tower
Cooling Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO Push Pull 120mm Fans
Hard Drives 238GB Samsung850 PRO SATA Disk Device (SSD)
1863GB Seagate ST2000DM 001-1CH164 (SATA)
1397GB Seagate ST1500DL 003-9VT16L(SATA)
466GB Western Digital WDC WD50 03AZEX-00K1GA0 (SATA) x 2
932GB Seagate ST310005 28AS SATA Disk Device (SATA)
Internet Speed 500 mbs down and 30mbs up
Antivirus Malwarebytes Pro & Avast and MSE on certain Virtual Machines
Browser Firefox (Main) Chrome, Internet Explorer (Back Up)
Other Info Logitech X 230 2.1 Stereo System and 5.1 Yamaha RX V2090
B&W DM6 Monitor Speakers + Center and Surround Speakers
Using Mouse Without Borders (Google it)
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25 Nov 2013
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#17
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Quote: Originally Posted by Indianatone
Quote: Originally Posted by TanyaC
They really need to stop calling it "Windows". Since the advent of of version 8, it really is "blocks" or "Panels". Microsoft blocks 8.2... hmmm.. Sounds more like it
<sigh> Couldn't resist.
Window Bricks is a better name. Or Window Wall, we used o have Windows but we bricked them up.....
Window Tax might be a better name then maybe?
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| My System Specs |
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Computer type PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model Number Self Built
OS Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
CPU Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500K CPU @ 3.30GHz
Motherboard Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500K CPU @ 3.30GHz
Memory 8GB 1333Mhz DDR3
Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460
Sound Card Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays Acer Al1980,
Screen Resolution 1360*768
Keyboard Alba USB
Mouse IT Works Wireless USB
PSU 750W Cooler Master
Case Cooler Master Haf X
Cooling Cooler Master Hyper TX3
Hard Drives 500GB SATA WBC
1TB WD Caviar Green
80GB IDE Samsung
Internet Speed 12Mb/s Down 1.2 Mb/s Up
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25 Nov 2013
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#18
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Quote: Originally Posted by severedsolo
Quote: Originally Posted by Indianatone
Quote: Originally Posted by TanyaC
They really need to stop calling it "Windows". Since the advent of of version 8, it really is "blocks" or "Panels". Microsoft blocks 8.2... hmmm.. Sounds more like it
<sigh> Couldn't resist.
Window Bricks is a better name. Or Window Wall, we used o have Windows but we bricked them up.....
Window Tax might be a better name then maybe?
Windowless.. maybe
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Computer type PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model Number 1. HP p6733w Desktop 2. HP Envy 700-515xt Desktop
OS 1. Windows 7 Home Premium sp1 - 64bit 2. Windows 7 Pro sp1 - 64bit
CPU 1. AMD Phenom II x2 511 3.4GHz 2. Intel i7-4790 Quad 4.0GHz
Motherboard 1. N-Alvorix-RS880-uATX 2. Kaili2
Memory 1. 5 GB - DDR3 2. 8GB DDR3-1600MHz
Graphics Card Integrated 1. ATI Radeon 4200 2. Intel HD Graphics 4600
Sound Card 1. Realtek High Definition Audio 2. Realtek (Neutered Beats)
Monitor(s) Displays 1. Acer V193L 2. HP 2311 Series Wide LCD
Screen Resolution 1. 1280 x 1024 2. 1920 x 1080
Keyboard Logitech USB keyboard
Mouse Logitech USB optical mouse
PSU 1. 250w 2. 300w
Cooling Stock
Hard Drives 1. 750 GB - 7200 RPM SATA 2. 1TB 7200 RPM SATA
Internet Speed 1.0 - 2.0 mbps
Antivirus Eset Smart Security v9.0.349.0
Browser Pale Moon
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26 Nov 2013
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#19
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so if they are going to release Windows 8.2, does that also mean that us Windows 7 users will get IE12 as well
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Computer type Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model Number Toshiba Satellite C655-S5547
OS Windows 7 Pro 64bit
CPU Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2350M CPU @ 2.30 GHZ
Memory 4.00 GB
Graphics Card Intel HD Graphiics
Sound Card Conexant HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays Generic PnP Monitor
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Keyboard Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse Synaptics Pointing Device
Hard Drives TI106321W0B(C:) 450GB
Internet Speed 51.68 mb/s download and 12.08 mb/s upload as of 6/24/15
Antivirus Webroot Secure Anywhere
Browser IE11, Mozilla Firefox 41.1.01, and Google Chrome if I must
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26 Nov 2013
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#20
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Quote: Originally Posted by techtitan100
so if they are going to release Windows 8.2, does that also mean that us Windows 7 users will get IE12 as well
They need to finish fixing IE11 first.
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| My System Specs |
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Computer type PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom Build
OS Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit
CPU Intel i7-3930K
Motherboard ASUS P9X79 WS
Memory Kingston HyperX Genesis 32GB Kit (8x4GB Modules) 1600MHz DDR
Graphics Card MSI R7850 Twin Frozr 2GD5/OC Radeon HD 7850 2GB 256-bit GDDR
Sound Card Asus Xonar Essence STX
Monitor(s) Displays 3x Asus VG248QE 24", Vizio 32" TV
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080, ?
Keyboard Logitech G510s
Mouse Logitech M525 (two in use)
PSU Corsair HX750w
Case Antec Two Hundred v2 (modified)
Cooling Cooler Master GeminII S524 120mm (fan replaced with a 140mm)
Hard Drives Samsung 128GB 840 Pro SSD (1),
Samsung 4TB 850 EVO SSDs (4)
Samsung 4TB 850 EVO SSDs (16) external backup drives used in 2.5" hot swap bays in the computer.
Internet Speed =< 32Mbps down, 8Mbps up
Antivirus AVAST!, MBAM, SAS, Spybot S&D (all but MBAM free) Glary Util
Browser IE11
Other Info LSI 9211-8i HBA card (8 SATA III ports), 2.5" & 3.5" Hot Swap Bays, HooToo HT-CR001 PCI-E to USB 3.0 Internal Hub + 6 Slot Card Reader, and LG Model CH12LS28 BD-ROM Optical Drive. Also, ScanSnap S1500 ADF duplexing scanner, Canon 9000F flat bed scanner, Corsair SP2500 2.1 speakers, Samsung CLP 415nw laser color printer, Cyberpower PP2200SW UPS
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