Guest wsxedcrfv Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 When I'm looking for a hardware driver for Server 2008 R2, but I don't see Server 2008 listed as a download choice, what Windows version is most similar to 2008 R2 from a functionality or compatibility POV?Choices usually include Windows 7 (several flavors), Vista (again, several flavors), Server 2003 (sometimes), and XP (always). And all of those usually come with a 32 or 64 bit option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluberti Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Windows 7 is the same kernel and driver model, so choose Windows 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kai4785 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Windows Server 2008 == Windows VistaWindows Server 2008 R2 == Windows 7They're basically the same core Operating Systems. One is built to be used on a Desktop, and one is built to be used on a Server. The differences are very very minimal. Like cluberti said, the drivers built for one, should work for the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wsxedcrfv Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Windows Server 2008 == Windows VistaWindows Server 2008 R2 == Windows 7They're basically the same core Operating Systems. One is built to be used on a Desktop, and one is built to be used on a Server. The differences are very very minimal. Like cluberti said, the drivers built for one, should work for the other.Is there a Windows 7, and a Windows 7 - 64 bit version?If so, which one is most similar to Server 2008 R2 from a driver POV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluberti Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 They're basically the same in any ways that would affect a driver unless you're talking about loading an unsigned kernel driver on an x64 machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJinje Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 (edited) R2 Server was only released as x64, so you want the W7 x64 drivers if possible.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Server_2008_R2It is the first 64-bit only operating system release from Microsoft. Edited April 23, 2010 by MrJinje Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluberti Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Good point - I was all caught up distinguishing between x86 and x64 Win7, without paying attention to the fact the goal is to run Win7 drivers on a 2008 R2 box . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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