Downgraded from Windows 8 to 7 Pro, no drivers

[ViolentVista]

Hello,

I recently installed Windows 7 Pro 64 but onto my old HP 2000 laptop that originally had windows 8 preinstalled.

Im having to use my phone to get the installers for the drivers and I can't find any for my specific model.

[ub6424]

Hello @ViolentVista 

Sorry to hear that you are having problems ... I would like to help you.

HP supports Windows 8 and 8.1, only:

Software and drivers for HP 2000-2d24DX Notebook PC

=> You can try to install Windows 8 drivers on Windows 7, but there is no guarantee.

To be able to work really stable, I would recommend to install Windows 8.1

Good luck

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi, @ViolentVista 

You can use all of the W7 drivers from the HP 2000t-2a00 model on yours except the BIOS and firmware files.

HP 2000t-2a00 CTO Notebook PC Software and Driver Downloads | HP® Customer Support

Your notebook would use the Atheros Wi-Fi adapter driver.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

If you don't have an antivirus program, I believe that Microsoft Security Essential still works.

Download Microsoft Security Essentials from Official Microsoft Download Center