Windows 7 Drivers HP Notebook - 15-ay168sa

[bpalmer83]

I've installed Windows 7 as I prefer it to Windows 10 and I have legacy software.  I was suprised to find no drivers whatsoever, and nothing works on Windows 7 (no usb, no lan, no wifi) (although, everything works if I boot with a live linux usb).

Does anyone know which drivers I need?  I have tried several already, but none have worked to date.  Does anyone know if I can get the windows 7 drivers direct from the manufacturers of the components if HP doesn't have them?  Where can I find a list of components for this notebook (other than googling hardware IDs)?

Thank you. 

[banhien · Accepted solution]

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@bpalmer83 wrote:

I've installed Windows 7 as I prefer it to Windows 10 and I have legacy software.  I was suprised to find no drivers whatsoever, and nothing works on Windows 7 (no usb, no lan, no wifi) (although, everything works if I boot with a live linux usb).,,,,

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Hi,

Actually you have no choice with Windows for your machine, only Windows 10. Have you read the following articles ?

         https://www.theverge.com/2016/1/16/10780876/microsoft-windows-support-policy-new-processors-skylake

         https://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/09/02/windows_intel_kaby_lake_amd_zen/

Regards.

[bpalmer83]

Hi Banhlen,

I hadn't read those articles, but thank you for linking them.  I can't say I'm surprised that Microsoft are pushing through Windows 10, but I am disappointed that they aren't offering any support to Windows 7 users.  Personally, I use Linux every day anyway, but it's my Uncle's laptop and he wants Windows 7 only.  But, after reading about Windows 7 not supporting the USB hardware, I guess it's going to have to be Windows 10.

Thank you,

Ben