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Windows 8 Drivers for Windows 7 machine?

CobaltMK33
By CobaltMK33
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Quick question, has anyone had experience with using a driver designed for Windows 8 on a Windows 7 machine? I am looking at purchasing an HP laptop that only ships with Windows 8 on it, and I am worried that if (when) I downgrade to Windows 7, I will not be able to have drivers for the hardware on it. HP only lists drivers for Windows 8/8.1, would they work on Windows 7? Thanks in advance!

Main Rig:  FX-8320 || EVGA 650 Ti BOOST || AsRock 970 Extreme3 || Corsair 800D || 8 Gb Crucial Ballistix || Antec HCG 520M || Noctua NH-D14
LAN Party Rig: FX-4100 || EVGA 550 Ti || ASUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS || Cooler Master 430 Elite || 4 Gb Corsair Vengeance || Antec HCG 400 || Cooler Master Gemin 2 
Staples EasyTech Associate since September, 2013

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From personal use, I find not only that I do not use the features that Windows 8 has brought to the table, as well as preferring the UI of Windows 7 over Windows 8, and the general compatibility with third party applications. I know that the last point is up to the developer of the application, however they do not seem very willing to do so (Hamachi).

Main Rig:  FX-8320 || EVGA 650 Ti BOOST || AsRock 970 Extreme3 || Corsair 800D || 8 Gb Crucial Ballistix || Antec HCG 520M || Noctua NH-D14
LAN Party Rig: FX-4100 || EVGA 550 Ti || ASUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS || Cooler Master 430 Elite || 4 Gb Corsair Vengeance || Antec HCG 400 || Cooler Master Gemin 2 
Staples EasyTech Associate since September, 2013

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