Most manufacturers regularly release driver updates for their hardware that are specifically designed for this version of Windows.
For most hardware, a driver update is not required just because you’ve updated toWindows 8.1orWindows 8.1 Update.
Acer’sUpgrade Assistanttool can be used to see if your setup is a compatible model.
Dell
If none are available from Acer, that means Windows 8 probably installs perfectly acceptable drivers during installation.
That includes both desktop and mobile GPUs.
There are both32-bit and 64-bitversions of this Windows 8 driver available.
Intel
Be sure that you plant the correct one for your version of Windows 8.
There are Windows 8 drivers for several of ASUS’s more popular Intel and AMD based motherboards.
you’re free to see a current list of Windows 8 supported ASUS motherboards on theirWindows 8-Ready Motherboardspage.
Most BIOSTAR boards that worked withWindows 7should also work with Windows 8.
However, Windows 8’s built-in drivers might work best.
The Windows 8 drivers linked to here are directly from C-Media.
Compaq used to be an independent computer company but is now part of HP.
Creative Sound Blaster Drivers (Audio)
Creative Technology Ltd.
In other words, you won’t need to install a Windows 8 driver for many Dell printers.
Dell printers listed asNot supportedmay or may not have a Dell-provided Windows 8 driver.
Check Dell’s standard support site, linked below, for a Windows 8 driver for that printer model.
eMachines lists a number of Windows 8 compatible systems on their Windows Upgrade Offer page.
your machine not being listed doesn’t necessarily mean that it won’t function properly with Windows 8 installed.
Gateway lists a number of fully or mostly Windows 8 compatible systems on theirWindows Upgrade Offerpage.
The default drivers included by Microsoft may work without issue on your gear.
Many of HP’s computers have both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 8 drivers available.
Looking for Windows 8 drivers for your HP printer?
See the HP entry below for special information pertaining to HP printers in Windows 8.
HP’s Printing in Windows 8 page is also very helpful.
This single update works with both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 8.
Intel Drivers (Motherboards, Graphics, web link, Etc.)
There areLenovo computersthat they have determined are compatible with Windows 8.
Microsoft Drivers (Keyboards, Mice, Etc.)
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoftdoesn’t just make operating systems like Windows 8.
They also sell hardware like mice, keyboards, webcams, and more.
Microtek has no plans to release Windows 8 drivers for their older, but very popular scanners.
If you have an older Microtek scanner that has a Windows 7 driver available, try that.
Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of this Windows 8 driver are available.
If you see theCongratulations!
If you see The [MODEL] is not supported for Windows 8.
It just means that Sony won’t be actively supporting Windows 8 on your PC.
VIA Drivers (Audio, Graphics, connection, Etc.)
These Windows 8 drivers are directly from VIA, a chipset manufacturer.
Recently Released Windows 8 Drivers
Can’t Find a Windows 8 Driver?
Try using a Windows 7 driver instead.
While we can’tguaranteethis will work, it often does considering how closely related Windows 7 and Windows 8 are.
