Intel has made available drivers for users of computers with the first-gen HD Graphics and the GMA 4500 via Windows Update, but let's face it: graphics drivers supplied via Windows Update aren't the best.

In particular, the users of first-gen Core CPUs (graphics codenamed 'Arrandale' and 'Clarkdale') such as yours truly. Unfortunately that essentially excludes any user who purchased a computer (most likely a laptop) prior to 2011. Users of computers with second- and third-generation Core processors are, for now, the only users Intel are supporting with an actively developed driver for Windows 8. Example: Intel's drivers for integrated HD Graphics. In theory, any hardware device that worked on Windows 7, and even Windows Vista, should continue to work on Windows 8.įor any hardware device that does not properly install on Windows 8, conventional geek wisdom dictates to attempt running the installer with the Compatibility Mode tab set to 'Windows 7.' Unfortunately, not all drivers will install this way. Early adopters of Windows 8 will find the new operating system to be like Windows 7, but optimized and faster.

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