Updating drivers for Windows 8 boot camp

Hi there,
I just installed the full release version of Windows 8 (available through my University) in boot camp. However, the drivers for several devices aren't working properly and should be updated. My question is, if I update the drivers so that the devices are compatable with Windows 8, will the drivers then be mismatched when I revert back to OSX?
Thank you.

Sorry, didn't realize that there was a boot camp community - probably a better place for my question. I will repost there. https://discussions.apple.com/message/19847211#19847211

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4
4
DVD
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DVD
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