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.
Will all drivers work with Windows 10?
No, that’s “Most will not”! Most drivers, that is – drivers that are more than “drivers” (.inf files) – will not work, because they are operating system specific (aka they are actual drivers). And Windows 10 is brand new, so no manufacturer has yet had the time to upgrade their drivers, let alone test them.
Another thing we wanted the answer to was, do Windows 8 drivers work with Windows 10 Pro build?
This is what I learned. 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.
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.
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.