What's the importance of Motherboard drivers in between 2 upgrade installations? 1

[javierdlm001]

Hi all!

I will install both Win7 & Win8 in the same HD, on different partitions. The thing is, in order to install Win8, I'll have to upgrade to Win7 from Vista, and again a second time to Win8 from Win7. My question is, do I absolutely need to install the motherboard drivers both for Vista & Win7 when wanting to install Win8?

Thanks guys,

JDL

 

[linney]

See if these can save you a bit of time.

How to clean install Windows 8

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...indows-8/6043a4cd-d62b-4851-86c8-e6c58f8eac90

Windows 8 Upgrade: clean install possible?

http://www.ghacks.net/2012/10/27/windows-8-upgrade-clean-install-possible/

How To Clean Install Windows 8 Pro Upgrade
Start a Clean Install Using an Upgrade Licensed Copy of Windows 8 Pro

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windows-8/a/clean-install-windows-8-upgrade.htm

How to Prepare Your Computer for Windows 8

http://lifehacker.com/5954904/how-to-prepare-your-computer-for-windows-8

After any install of Windows 8 open up the Device Manager and look for errors such as "Unknown Devices" this will tell you what Drivers you need to install, if any. Windows 8 comes with many drivers already. If the drivers on the CD's that came with any Motherboard are not acceptable to Windows 8 you can check with the manufacturer for Windows 8 Drivers.


This is handy to know about too.

In Search Of 'Mystery' Devices

http://windowssecrets.com/L060921-05-In-Search-Of-Mystery-Devices

 

[javierdlm001]

That's great! Thank you for such a complete reply Linney!