Solved OEM manufacturer's Windows 8.1 driver links.

[theog]

For OEM manufacturer's Windows 8 Pre-installed updated to 8.1.

OEM manufacturer's Windows 8.1 driver links.

Looking for Windows 8.1 Driver?


Acer | Windows 8.1 Update
Gateway Windows 8.1 Update part of ACER.

Acer will provide driver support for the following products that qualify for the Windows update:

•Your system may require additional software, firmware, and/or a BIOS update to install and run Windows 8.1. Please note not all Windows 8.1 features may be available on all Windows 8 PCs. See the following qualifying Acer models.
•For the following supported models, you will be guided through the update process. You can also follow the step-by-step instructions to manually update your device to Windows 8.1.

ASUSTeK Computer Inc. -Support-

Support for Home | Dell US


HP & Windows 8 & Windows 8.1 - Update | HP® Official Site

Update your system from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1¹

Please provide your PC Product Number to find out:

• If HP has tested your computer with Windows 8.1
• If there are Windows 8.1 update instructions available for your PC

Technical Support pages from Fujitsu

How to update your PC to Windows 8.1.

Windows 8.1 Technical Updates/Upgrade Step-by-Step Guide

http://support.lenovo.com/en_GB/research/hints-or-tips/detail.page?AliasID=WIN8-INDEX

START YOUR WINDOWS 8.1 EXPERIENCE

► Meet Windows 8.1
► Windows 8.1 How To

Looking for Windows 8.1 Driver?

Sony eSupport - Windows 8.1 Upgrade Instructions

Windows 8.1 Upgrade Instructions


Microsoft has released Windows 8.1, a free upgrade for Windows 8. Are you ready to take your Windows experience to the next level? Follow the steps below to upgrade to Windows 8.1.

Before you upgrade:
•For computers that originally shipped with Windows 8 preinstalled: ◦If you're already running Windows 8, you can upgrade to Windows 8.1 for free.
◦Follow the steps in the Upgrade to Windows 8.1 section below.

Update to Windows 8.1 - Toshiba

Our Step-by-Step instructions will help you to move your Toshiba notebook to Windows 8.1:
Step-by-Step Instructions update to Windows 8.1
Step-by-Step Instructions Clean Installation

Take a look at the compatibility information page. You can also refer to the official Windows Compatibility Center:
Toshiba Compatibility Matrix
Windows Compatibility Center

Looking for specific Windows 8.1 drivers for your Toshiba Notebook?
Windows 8.1 Drivers Page

 

[theog]

Zoostorm: PC Systems, Laptop Computers and Netbooks
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[SIW2]

Well done, great idea.

 

[Philip Yip]

For Dell I recommend putting an additional link to the Dell FTP Website: Dell Product support
It had explicit Windows 8.1 drivers for some models before Drivers and Downloads. In addition it is also often more reliable.

 

[theog]

For MSI.

Windows Holiday BOM

 

[theog]

Samsung Series 7 update to 8.1, link.
Windows 8.1

 

[s4m]

thanks guys, but what do we do if your manufacture doesnt offer windows 8 drivers, is there another way to find..

thanks

 

[theog]

thanks guys, but what do we do if your manufacture doesnt offer windows 8 drivers, is there another way to find..

thanks

The Toshiba L50 is listed in the toshiba link in post one.

 

[s4m]

Hi
I already have my toshiba drivers thanks...
I am actually after drivers for my HP Pavilion dv6733tx Notebook PC, as far as I recall it didnt have drivers for win 7 lol..
Im having trouble with my wireless network card, which i posted in a different section..

 

[theog]

Hi
I already have my toshiba drivers thanks...
I am actually after drivers for my HP Pavilion dv6733tx Notebook PC, as far as I recall it didnt have drivers for win 7 lol..
Im having trouble with my wireless network card, which i posted in a different section..

As the HP Pavilion dv6733tx came Vista or lower, HP would not test for drivers 8.1.


http://www.eightforums.com/windows-...s-8-1-requirements-strand-some-users-8-a.html


Microsoft confirms some older AMD processors do not support Windows 8.1 - Neowin

 

[spapakons]

thanks guys, but what do we do if your manufacture doesnt offer windows 8 drivers, is there another way to find..

thanks

In that case, you have to look for Windows 7 or Vista drivers. This usually (except maybe for the graphics drivers) are compatible with Windows 8 and 8.1 as well. Download 32-bit version or 64-bit version depending on which version of Windows 8.1 you have. To find out, swipe the mouse from top right to bottom right and click on Settings and then PC Info. If your laptop has only XP drivers from OEM (rather unlikely otherwise you should need to hack system files to install Windows 8 on it), then look at the hardware descriptions (eg Realtek HD audio) at their website and try downloading Windows 8 (or Vista/7) drivers directly from the manufacturer (eg www.realtek.com) There are some tools, such as Aida64 (formely called Everest) that can scan your system and report exactly what hardware you have to help you finding drivers. They even include links to manufacturers' download site! I always have Aida64 in a Flash drive and use it when installing Windows on an unknown system (I'm a Computer Technician). This saves me time finding out which drivers I will need. Of course I keep a copy of the more common ones (Intel Graphics, Realtek HD audio etc) to keep downloading to the minimum.

I hope that helps.

Tip: If you upgrade from Windows 7 to 8 (and then 8.1) chances are most drivers will be already installed or updated automatically from Windows Update, so you don't have to install them all from start. I would only install latest OEM graphics driver to get the full potential of the hardware, since Microsoft driver uses only the basic features.

 

[spapakons]

Hi
I already have my toshiba drivers thanks...
I am actually after drivers for my HP Pavilion dv6733tx Notebook PC, as far as I recall it didnt have drivers for win 7 lol..
Im having trouble with my wireless network card, which i posted in a different section..

As the HP Pavilion dv6733tx came Vista or lower, HP would not test for drivers 8.1.


http://www.eightforums.com/windows-...s-8-1-requirements-strand-some-users-8-a.html


Microsoft confirms some older AMD processors do not support Windows 8.1 - Neowin

Big deal! You don't have to wait for HP to give you Windows 8 drivers. Go at their website and see the download section for Vista or XP. If they have Vista drivers, you can use them (provided you download the correct version, 32-bit or 64-bit for your system). If they only have XP drivers, take a note at the hardware models (eg Realtek HD audio) and try downloading newer drivers directly from manufacturer's site (eg www.realtek.com) You can also use Aida64 or similar utility to scan your system and report all hardware components, so you know which drivers to download. See my previous reply for details.

 

[spapakons]

There you go for your HP Pavillion dv6733tx:

Software & driver downloads HP Pavilion dv6733tx Entertainment Notebook PC | HP® Support&

Use the Vista drivers if you have Windows 8.1 32-bit or Vista 64-bit drivers if you have Windows 8.1 64-bit installed. But I would only download obscure drivers (eg WLAN) from HP. All others I would rather install latest version directly from manufacturer's site.

 

[theog]

thanks guys, but what do we do if your manufacture doesnt offer windows 8 drivers, is there another way to find..

thanks

In that case, you have to look for Windows 7 or Vista drivers. This usually (except maybe for the graphics drivers) are compatible with Windows 8 and 8.1 as well. Download 32-bit version or 64-bit version depending on which version of Windows 8.1 you have. To find out, swipe the mouse from top right to bottom right and click on Settings and then PC Info. If your laptop has only XP drivers from OEM (rather unlikely otherwise you should need to hack system files to install Windows 8 on it), then look at the hardware descriptions (eg Realtek HD audio) at their website and try downloading Windows 8 (or Vista/7) drivers directly from the manufacturer (eg www.realtek.com) There are some tools, such as Aida64 (formely called Everest) that can scan your system and report exactly what hardware you have to help you finding drivers. They even include links to manufacturers' download site! I always have Aida64 in a Flash drive and use it when installing Windows on an unknown system (I'm a Computer Technician). This saves me time finding out which drivers I will need. Of course I keep a copy of the more common ones (Intel Graphics, Realtek HD audio etc) to keep downloading to the minimum.

I hope that helps.

Tip: If you upgrade from Windows 7 to 8 (and then 8.1) chances are most drivers will be already installed or updated automatically from Windows Update, so you don't have to install them all from start. I would only install latest OEM graphics driver to get the full potential of the hardware, since Microsoft driver uses only the basic features.

Hi
I already have my toshiba drivers thanks...
I am actually after drivers for my HP Pavilion dv6733tx Notebook PC, as far as I recall it didnt have drivers for win 7 lol..
Im having trouble with my wireless network card, which i posted in a different section..

As the HP Pavilion dv6733tx came Vista or lower, HP would not test for drivers 8.1.


http://www.eightforums.com/windows-...s-8-1-requirements-strand-some-users-8-a.html


Microsoft confirms some older AMD processors do not support Windows 8.1 - Neowin

Big deal! You don't have to wait for HP to give you Windows 8 drivers. Go at their website and see the download section for Vista or XP. If they have Vista drivers, you can use them (provided you download the correct version, 32-bit or 64-bit for your system). If they only have XP drivers, take a note at the hardware models (eg Realtek HD audio) and try downloading newer drivers directly from manufacturer's site (eg www.realtek.com) You can also use Aida64 or similar utility to scan your system and report all hardware components, so you know which drivers to download. See my previous reply for details.

Why would you look for Vista drivers for a HP Pre-installed with Windows 8 updated to Windows 8.1?

 

[spapakons]

What do you mean with Windows 8 preinstalled? I thought the user installed it. The laptop comes with Vista preinstalled, otherwise there would be official drivers for Windows 8 in HP's site. If he bought it with Windows 8 preinstalled, then most likely the vendor should have also installed the drivers. If he didn't he owner can take it back to the shop and ask to do it, for free of course! In that case he must also check if Windows 8 is authentic or illegal copy to avoid any legal issues!

 

[skunky62]

I don't see Gateway's site.

 

[theog]

I don't see Gateway's site.

Gateway is part of ACER.

 

[skunky62]

Yes, they're part of Acer but they also have their own Website. You will only see Acer models at Acer's site, no Gateway Models. I know where Gateway Window 8.1 Update is but I'm not an Administrator/Moderator in here. That's why I'm asking so Gateway's Site is added. Here's Acer's Win 8.1 update Site (Acer | Windows 8.1 Update) and there's nothing about Gateway Models. Now here's Gateway's U.S. Win 8.1 Update site (Windows 8.1 Update).

 

[theog]

Yes, they're part of Acer but they also have their own Website. You will only see Acer models at Acer's site, no Gateway Models. I know where Gateway Window 8.1 Update is but I'm not an Administrator/Moderator in here. That's why I'm asking so Gateway's Site is added. Here's Acer's Win 8.1 update Site (Acer | Windows 8.1 Update) and there's nothing about Gateway Models. Now here's Gateway's U.S. Win 8.1 Update site (Windows 8.1 Update).

Added under ACER, Thank you.

 

[theog]

What do you mean with Windows 8 preinstalled? I thought the user installed it. The laptop comes with Vista preinstalled, otherwise there would be official drivers for Windows 8 in HP's site. If he bought it with Windows 8 preinstalled, then most likely the vendor should have also installed the drivers. If he didn't he owner can take it back to the shop and ask to do it, for free of course! In that case he must also check if Windows 8 is authentic or illegal copy to avoid any legal issues!

Post One.

For OEM manufacturer's Windows 8 Pre-installed updated to 8.1.

OEM manufacturer's Windows 8.1 driver links.

Looking for Windows 8.1 Driver?