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    M15x Default Drivers and Windows 8.1

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by alvinkhorfire, May 11, 2014.

  1. alvinkhorfire

    alvinkhorfire Notebook Consultant

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    I would like to install Windows 8.1 in my M15x.

    So, can I use the M15x default drivers (that are meant for Windows 7) in Windows 8.1? That should not be any compatibility issues, right?

    For my AMD Mobility Radeon HD5850, I plan to install AMD Mobility Catalyst 14.4 (14-4-mobility-win7-win8-win8.1-64-dd-ccc-whql.exe).
     
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    chopsy Notebook Consultant

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    I have windows 8.1 and all drivers work fine for me
     
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    lastOne Notebook Guru

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    same here.
     
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    alvinkhorfire Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the answer, chopsy and lastone.

    Did you guys manage to use Bluetooth in Windows 8.1? Have someone else tried the solution below?

     
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    The Windows 7 driver should work without issues, you can also look for the updated versions of the drivers on each manufacturer's site.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, May 12, 2014
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    I haven`t manage to pair one bluetooth mouse (prestigio pj-msl2b) with my m15x/win8.1 until I used the solution you provided.
     
    lastOne, May 15, 2014
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