Most Windows 7 drivers will work with Windows 8. For better help with Windows 8, take a look at: Windows 8 Forums.
Installing Windows 7 drivers on Windows 8.1 will break the performance of your PC. Even more problems arise with the display and performance. HP do support Windows 8.1 unless your laptop is older than 4 years. However, you can find drivers for Windows 8.1. Just Google it.
Will Windows Vista drivers work on Windows 10?
Anything from Vista up to Windows 8.1 should work in Windows 10 (exceptions are very rare), as long as they are of the same architecture (32-bit or 64-bit). Some drivers will install as normal.
Yes Win 8.1 drivers work in Win10. I had to do that for my SD card readers to get full speed by forcing the Win 8.1 drivers. I am running three computers with Win 10 Pro Build 10240 which is basically what used to be called RTM. 5 Years old core2duo GA Mobo. 3 yeras old i5 ASRock Mobo.
This of course begs the query “Are Windows 10 drivers backwards compatible with Windows 8?”
In general you can assume forwards compatibility of drivers, i., and e. A driver built for 8.1 will work on 10, but you should never assume backwards compatibility i., and e. A driver built for Windows 10 working on a previous version. Of course in this case the drivers are being distributed for Windows 10, that doesn’t say what they were built for.
This begs the query “How do I download Windows 8 drivers for Windows 10?”
Download the win8.1 drivers from HP web site. There’s no need to guess, just get the proper drivers. In general you can assume forwards compatibility of drivers, i., and e. A driver built for 8.1 will work on 10, but you should never assume backwards compatibility i., and e. A driver built for Windows 10 working on a previous version.
Can I Use my Windows 8 printer in Windows 10?
If no Windows 8.1 driver is available for a component, use the Windows 8 or Windows 7 driver. Note: Not every printer has Windows 10 or even Windows 8 or 8.1 drivers, some only have older Windows drivers, these may still allow you to use your printer in Windows 10 using compatibility mode.
What is the best order to download drivers?
Download drivers with the following order: Windows 10 -> Windows 8 -> Windows 7 -> Vista -> XP (only for 32-bit and if no other version is available). Spapakons, thank you for replying.