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<blockquote data-quote="CyberSimian" data-source="post: 1302512" data-attributes="member: 141969"><p>The last generation of Intel processors/motherboards that is supported officially by Windows 7 is Skylake (6th gen). I read on the internet that by editing a few files it is possible to install Windows 7 and the Intel chipset drivers on 7th gen (Kaby Lake), but I don't know the details. Installing on 8th gen and above is allegedly not possible.</p><p></p><p>In addition, there is a problem with the USB drivers. Windows 7 does not have USB3 drivers on the install DVD, but most/all motherboards with USB2 sockets run those sockets through a USB3 controller, so the USB2 sockets don't work during the install. So how do you install Windows 7 if you cannot connect a USB DVD drive? You can accomplish this in two ways:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">There are/were some tools that can insert the USB3 drivers into the standard Windows 7 installer, and create a new installer. This is usually called "slipstreaming". I have a copy of the Intel tool, but I think that there are/were others available.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Use a SATA DVD drive and plug it directly into a SATA socket on the motherboard (i.e. don't use a USB DVD drive). This will allow you to install Windows 7 from the DVD. Once the install is complete, you can manually install the USB3 drivers. This is the method that I used on a new HTPC that I am building (thinks: I must get around to completing the build <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite9" alt=":eek:" title="Eek! :eek:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":eek:" /> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite18" alt=":LOL:" title="Laugh :LOL:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":LOL:" /> ).</li> </ul><p></p><p>An alternative that you have not mentioned is <strong>NextPvr</strong>. Perhaps you have already tried it and discounted it as being unsuitable, but I believe that it has a native Linux version (both client and server) in addition to the Windows version. Note: I have not tried it myself, so I don't know how it compares to MP.</p><p></p><p>-- from CyberSimian in the UK</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CyberSimian, post: 1302512, member: 141969"] The last generation of Intel processors/motherboards that is supported officially by Windows 7 is Skylake (6th gen). I read on the internet that by editing a few files it is possible to install Windows 7 and the Intel chipset drivers on 7th gen (Kaby Lake), but I don't know the details. Installing on 8th gen and above is allegedly not possible. In addition, there is a problem with the USB drivers. Windows 7 does not have USB3 drivers on the install DVD, but most/all motherboards with USB2 sockets run those sockets through a USB3 controller, so the USB2 sockets don't work during the install. So how do you install Windows 7 if you cannot connect a USB DVD drive? You can accomplish this in two ways: [LIST] [*]There are/were some tools that can insert the USB3 drivers into the standard Windows 7 installer, and create a new installer. This is usually called "slipstreaming". I have a copy of the Intel tool, but I think that there are/were others available. [*]Use a SATA DVD drive and plug it directly into a SATA socket on the motherboard (i.e. don't use a USB DVD drive). This will allow you to install Windows 7 from the DVD. Once the install is complete, you can manually install the USB3 drivers. This is the method that I used on a new HTPC that I am building (thinks: I must get around to completing the build :eek: :LOL: ). [/LIST] An alternative that you have not mentioned is [b]NextPvr[/b]. Perhaps you have already tried it and discounted it as being unsuitable, but I believe that it has a native Linux version (both client and server) in addition to the Windows version. Note: I have not tried it myself, so I don't know how it compares to MP. -- from CyberSimian in the UK [/QUOTE]
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