Running Reference Design's on Windows 7

Hi

I am using Arria II GX development kit.

The reference designs in all development kits require Windows XP.

Nowadays that not available with latest PC's.

I want to run the PCIe reference design on the kit.

I have a PC with Windows 7 and that has a PCI Express card slot.

Is there a workaround available because there are no drivers for Windows 7/Linux.

Drivers are only for XP.

I'll appreciate any help from fellow engineers.

Regards,

Raj