Updating to the latest Windows 7 drivers may help keep your PC running at its best.
As of January 2020, Microsoft isno longer supporting Windows 7.
We recommendupgrading to Windows 10orWindows 11to continue receiving security updates and technical support.
Need help to install a Windows 7 driver?SeeHow to Update Drivers in Windows.
Another alternative is a dedicated driver installer tool.
See the very bottom of this page for a quick list of the most recently updated Windows 7 drivers.
Pleaselet me knowif this page needs to be updated.
There are32-bit and 64-bitversions of this Windows 7 driver available, so be sure to choose the right one.
it’s possible for you to look for Windows 7 drivers for your non-motherboard ASUS product on their website.
However, the motherboards listed should work as expected with standard Windows 7 drivers.
The Windows 7 drivers linked to here are directly from C-Media.
Compaq is now part of HP.
HP’s site may have Windows 7 drivers listed for older Compaq computers as well.
Some Windows 7 drivers by Creative may be inbeta.
If “Windows 7” is an option under theOperating Systemchoices then your PC should support Windows 7.
In other words, after installing Windows 7, you shouldn’t need to update any of your drivers.
The built-in drivers that Windows 7 provides will likely work for the majority of Gateway hardware manufactured before 2009.
Otherwise, Gateway will likely provide their own Windows 7 drivers via their support site.
Many of HP’s desktop and laptop PCs have Windows 7 drivers available.
A quick check showed 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7 drivers.
Technically, these are not Windows 7 drivers.
This update applies to both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7.
The page linked to above also lists the Intel chipsets currently compatible with this update.
Do not install this update on a motherboard with a chipset that is not listed.
Windows 7 specific questions can be asked onLenovo’s Windows 7 discussion board.
SeveralLexmark small business and home office all-in-one and inkjet printersare listed separately from those linked above.
Microsoft Drivers (Keyboards, Mice, Etc.)
Microsoft hardware products with Windows 7 drivers are listed on their Software Downloads page, linked above.
Some of the most up to date Windows 7 drivers for Microsoft hardware may still be in beta.
At this time, it looks like Windows 7 drivers are available for several newer ScanMaker and ArtixScan models.
Windows 7 64-bit drivers are only available for a few ArtixScanDI scanners from Microtek.
Microtek has no plans to release certified drivers for many of their older but extremely popular scanners.
There are Windows 7 32-bit drivers and 64-bit drivers available from NVIDIA.
Take care in choosing the correct one for your system.
These NVIDIA GeForce drivers are directly from NVIDIA the GPU manufacturer.
This download contains both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of this Windows 7 driver.
The Realtek AC97 drivers linked to here are directly from Realtekthe chipset manufacturer.
The AC97 chipset may be a part of your sound card or motherboard but Realtek only created the chipset.
I’ve listed various Realtek drivers separately because of their individual popularity.
Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of this Windows 7 driver are available.
These Realtek High Definition Audio drivers are directly from Realtek the chipset manufacturer.
Toshiba also has a roundup of various Windows 7 information on theirCommunity page.
To get started, chooseMicrosoft Windowsfor Step 1 and thenWindows 7for Step 2.
The Windows 7 drivers linked to here are directly from VIA a chipset manufacturer.
Recent Windows 7 Driver Updates
Can’t Find a Windows 7 Driver?
Try using a Windows Vista driver.
Windows Vista drivers will often work in Windows 7 because of the similarity between the two operating systems.
