Satellite A665 -127 Upgrading to Windows 8

Hi!
I want, to upgrade my Toshiba Satellite A665-127 to Windows 8. Please tell me, are there any problems with drivers or front panel utility buttons like Volume up etc?

Hi
Did you check the Toshiba EU driver page for Win 8 driver availability?
I did I chosen the Satellite A665 series and did not find any Win 8 drivers.
So you will have to collect the drivers at your own hand!
This might be little bit annoying. But even if some drivers are not available for A665, you will be able to use Win 8

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