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Computer Help and Support

TygrBright

(21,011 posts) Fri Sep 18, 2020, 02:42 PM Sep 2020

Windows 7 drivers for newer motherboards [View all]

Anyone know where to find W7 drivers for a Gigabyte Z390 Designaire mobo?

Apparently Microsoft cut a deal with Intel to push their leechware OS by not offering earlier version drivers for their chipsets on new motherboards. Smart scum they are.

Are there workarounds yet? Has anyone been able to hack this?

hopefully,
Bright

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Windows 7 drivers for newer motherboards [View all] TygrBright Sep 2020 OP

W7 isn't getting security updates any more. It's time to move on. You can most likely fix... PoliticAverse Sep 2020 #1

Following mahina Sep 2020 #2

According to their own website, windows 7 is not supported on that board. cayugafalls Sep 2020 #3

Doubt it, but... regnaD kciN Sep 2020 #4

I will look into it, thanks. I thought about getting W-10 the "N" version... TygrBright Sep 2020 #5

There are several projects/programs that remove all telemetry and installed junk in windows 10. PoliticAverse Sep 2020 #6

Can't u update to win 10? Computers 9 yrs BootinUp Sep 2020 #7

Point being that I don't want to. TygrBright Sep 2020 #9

Yes, but just know there are solutions, as i realized that BootinUp Sep 2020 #10

Thanks! I appreciate all the help here very much. TygrBright Sep 2020 #11

You can disconnect from MS on W10 there's a guide BootinUp Sep 2020 #8