windows xp drivers in windows 10

[Vishvas Arora]

I just installed windows 10 in my 915gm chipset motherboard but only problem is that I am not able to install windows xp drivers even in compatibility mode.Please help.

 

[ex_bubblehead]

Windows 10 uses a completely different driver model than XP did, therefore XP drivers will not work.

 

[Vishvas Arora]

What if I install windows 8.1 and then upgrade to windows 10 because I have installed windows xp drivers in windows 8.1.Will it work

 

[Rogue Leader]

What if I install windows 8.1 and then upgrade to windows 10 because I have installed windows xp drivers in windows 8.1.Will it work

No, once the device upgrades to 10 it will look for 10 compatible drivers, if they are unavailable then you're out of luck.

What are the drivers for? Are you sure you can't get Win 10 versions?

 

[Vishvas Arora]

No I can't 915gm chipset went out of support in 2007.So windows 10 drivers aren't avaliable at all.

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

Then you're screwed mate. You're stuck with XP unless you buy or build a new system.

And just to put you straight for future reference, "Compatibility Mode" was never intended for drivers, it's only for applications or game software.

 

[Vishvas Arora]

Thank you everybody.So is there any way because I can't buy new system so please help me.

 

[Vishvas Arora]

Hey will this if I use nvidia gt 420 because this card is laying for few years.Will this work.I only use this pc for youtube videos and movies plus windows 10 is running great.Please reply or I will be forced to build a new pc

 

[Rogue Leader]

Yes there is a Windows 10 driver for that GPU

http://www.geforce.com/drivers/results/113450

 

[Vishvas Arora]

Is there any need to install chipset drivers for motherboard or just GPU driver will work

 

[Rogue Leader]

Is there any need to install chipset drivers for motherboard or just GPU driver will work

In the past it would be prerferable to install them so all your features work, however if you don't have them, and Windows works, then the generic Windows drivers are fine. Your hardware is covered by them well enough

 

[Vishvas Arora]

Thank you so much I have installed the card and drivers are also installed and pc is working fine.Thank god I won't have to sell it.