HP Deskjet 5740 Drivers, Windows 8.1

Hello,
I have had this printer working on XP for years.
I have purchased a new PC with Windows 8.1, it Works there.
I can install on XP and share with 8.1 but that is back asswards, The win 8.1 will be my main PC.
I have it installed on 8.1 and would like to share it with the XP machine.
When I try to add the printer on XP I get a message:
The server does not have the proper HP5700 series installed.
I have downloaded and installed 8,1 64 bit, OK.
Cannot use install disk from years ago.
I believe that I need to install 32 bit drivers on Win 8.1 to share with XP.
I am lost, I cannot find any thing online, just sites trying to install all kinds of garbage.
Is there an install from HP that will allow me to share 8.2 64 bit to the XP 32 bit?
Thanks,
Raney
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Hey there @Raney , Welcome to the Forums!
I noticed your post about wanting to share your Deskjet 5740 from your Windows 8.1 to your XP machine. As you have found in your research, this just won't work. There are no drivers available at all for this model of printer and Windows 8.1 (check here). The old disks will not work as they're not compatible with Windows 8.1.
You will most likely have to stick with the "backwards" way unless you look into upgrading your printer.
I hope that helps clear up the situation for you.
All the best!
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