Obtaining Compatible Drivers for Your Version of Windows
Because Windows controls and manages your system's hardware, it is essential that you obtain drivers for your hardware that work with the version of Windows you want to install. If you've already done a Windows install once or twice and found that your modem, your network card, or your printer didn't work unless you supplied the drivers yourself, you already know how essential it is to get drivers in advance.
Although newer versions of Windows support broader ranges of hardware than older versions, it would be a big mistake to assume that the version of Windows you want to install can support your motherboard, graphics card, sound card, or other hardware without a bit of help from you. ...
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