Hello to all.
Purchased an HP desktop w/ windows 8.1
Ugraded to Windows 10 (free)
Created dvd disks (4) to reset in case needed
Had problems to start the computer (HPSF.exe This application could not be started)
Decided to reset the computer but by mistake used the HD partition (Recovery Image) instead of the DVD disks and ended up with windows 8.1 again.
Read the HP directives on how to reboot and use the DVD disks like this:
Insert 1st disk in DVD slot
Close computer
Turn on and keep pressing Esc until you get a window "Startup Menu
Choose F9 "Boot Device Options
Select the DVD Drive etc ...
And the problem is: I don't have this option
Please assist if possible with thanks
Hi nickintrouble and welcome to windowssh blog.Hello to all.
Purchased an HP desktop w/ windows 8.1
Ugraded to Windows 10 (free)
Created dvd disks (4) to reset in case needed
Had problems to start the computer (HPSF.exe This application could not be started)
Decided to reset the computer but by mistake used the HD partition (Recovery Image) instead of the DVD disks and ended up with windows 8.1 again.
Read the HP directives on how to reboot and use the DVD disks like this:
Insert 1st disk in DVD slot
Close computer
Turn on and keep pressing Esc until you get a window "Startup Menu
Choose F9 "Boot Device Options
Select the DVD Drive etc ...
And the problem is: I don't have this option
Please assist if possible with thanks
You can download W10 and install it directly. Don't enter a keycode if it asks for one (it shouldn't, as W8.1 stored that info in the BIOS).
Windows 10 ISO
Thank you simrick I take it I have to download this from the Microsoft site? Please correct me if wrong and thanks againHi nickintrouble and welcome to windowssh blog.
You can download W10 and install it directly. Don't enter a keycode if it asks for one (it shouldn't, as W8.1 stored that info in the BIOS).
Windows 10 ISO
Got it now have to use the link you provide Windows 10 ISO (thanks)
Yep. Good luck. Please ask if you have any questions.Thank you simrick I take it I have to download this from the Microsoft site? Please correct me if wrong and thanks again
Got it now have to use the link you provide Windows 10 ISO (thanks)
Windows 10 - Clean Install - Windows 10 blog
Clean Install will be a better option.. Bloatware from HP, Dell or any other manufacturer may cause installation to interrupt.. update process.
well all is well and I run Windows 10 now.Yep. Good luck. Please ask if you have any questions.
Windows 10 - Clean Install - Windows 10 blog
Downloaded an extra ISO file just in case but it does not fit a 16 GB nor a 32 GB USB stick and yet the file is just 4GB
Anyhow thanks again for your help
Cheers
Great news! Listen, take your ISO and use RUFUSto make your USB stick, then, after you verify your system boots to it, tuck it away.well all is well and I run Windows 10 now.
Downloaded an extra ISO file just in case but it does not fit a 16 GB nor a 32 GB USB stick and yet the file is just 4GB
Anyhow thanks again for your help
Cheers
I'll do this first thing tomorrow. Thanks again simrickGreat news! Listen, take your ISO and use RUFUSto make your USB stick, then, after you verify your system boots to it, tuck it away.
Sounds good. Let us know if you run into any problems.I'll do this first thing tomorrow. Thanks again simrick
I'll post the results late tomorrowSounds good. Let us know if you run into any problems.
Thanks again
