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If you’re struggling to reinstall Windows 10 on your HP notebook, particularly if it’s an older model that’s been around since 2015, you’re not alone. HP has discontinued support for the cloud recovery tool for devices older than five years and typically stops driver support for models once they reach ten years. However, there is still a way to get your laptop up and running smoothly again. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it.
First, you need to create a bootable USB flash drive for Windows 10 installation. Here’s how:
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Get a USB Drive: Find a USB flash drive that’s at least 8GB. Make sure to back up any important data on it, as this process will erase all existing content on the drive.
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Download the Media Creation Tool: Go to the Microsoft website and download the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool. You can find it at this link: Download Windows 10.
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Run the Tool: Open the downloaded Media Creation Tool. When prompted, select “Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC” and hit “Next.”
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Select Language and Edition: Choose your preferred language and the version of Windows 10 you need. Click “Next” once you’ve made your selections.
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Create the USB Drive: Choose “USB flash drive” and click “Next.” The tool will now download Windows 10 and create the bootable drive. This may take a while, depending on your internet speed.
Once you have your bootable USB drive ready, follow these steps to install Windows 10:
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Boot from USB: Insert the USB drive into your notebook and restart your computer. You may need to access the BIOS or boot menu (usually accomplished by pressing F2, F10, or ESC when the computer powers on) to select the USB drive as the first boot option.
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Install Windows 10: Follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows 10. Select “Custom Install” when prompted, and choose to install it on your primary drive. The setup will guide you through the rest of the process.
After Windows 10 is installed, you’ll need to take care of drivers.
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Install Drivers: Since HP stops driver support for devices older than ten years, you might need to rely on third-party sources to download the necessary drivers. A reputable site for this is Drivers Collection for HP Pavilion – 17-f295nd.
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Download and Install: Find the required drivers for your system on the site and download them. Install them one by one following the instructions provided.
By following these steps, you’ll successfully reinstall Windows 10 and get your HP notebook up and running again. While it may take some extra effort, having a fully functional computer is worth it!
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