USB/Ethernet for Win7 on Gen 12 (B760) Problem

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by Zero Slash, Jan 2, 2025.

  1. Zero Slash

    Zero Slash MDL Novice

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    So I just upgraded my system to a 12600K on an MSI B760 Gaming Plus Wifi board. Windows 7 isn't "technically" compatible with this chipset, so I'm having some issues. The OS seems to be fully functional and boots perfectly fine, no hiccups in navigation with the keyboard (PS/2) but I have no USB or Ethernet functionality. I don't really care if the Wifi on the board works or not, as I have an ethernet connection to my PC, but I pretty much can't use my W7 partition without the USB or the Ethernet. I've done a lot of digging and have come to the conclusion that I'm in over my head with this one. I'm somewhat computer savvy, but I don't know the first thing about modifying or backporting drivers. I had my NVMe drive working just fine on 7 before I replaced the hardware and have done countless modifications to various parts of the OS, but I've never had to deal with this sort of thing before. I want to keep my current installation of Windows 7, not do a fresh install. Can anyone help me out here? I would really appreciate it.

    As a side note, this upgrade also seems to have broken the functionality of my Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver in Windows 10. The device works fine, I even tested it in another Windows 10 system. It worked prior to the upgrade, but now throws a Code 10 and refuses to function. I've done all of the standard procedures already. I believe this to also be an issue with the chipset drivers for the B760.