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No Windows 7 Drivers yet? Try using Vista Drivers
Feb 4 2009, 12:00pm CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
Techspot looks at the driver situation of Windows 7.
Quote: "If you're holding back from testing your copy of Windows 7 because you're not sure what to do as far as device drivers are concerned, there is something you ought to know (if for some reason you didn't until this point). Under the hood, Windows 7 is essentially the same as Windows Vista and as such Vista drivers will work just fine a majority of the time. After downloading the drivers, run the installation setup and follow the prompts as if you would any other time. If you are presented with any errors due to compatibility, cancel the installation, right click the on the install package's .exe and choose "Troubleshoot Compatibility"."
Read the full guide on Techspot.
Quote: "If you're holding back from testing your copy of Windows 7 because you're not sure what to do as far as device drivers are concerned, there is something you ought to know (if for some reason you didn't until this point). Under the hood, Windows 7 is essentially the same as Windows Vista and as such Vista drivers will work just fine a majority of the time. After downloading the drivers, run the installation setup and follow the prompts as if you would any other time. If you are presented with any errors due to compatibility, cancel the installation, right click the on the install package's .exe and choose "Troubleshoot Compatibility"."
Read the full guide on Techspot.
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