Hp factory installed os on - vista

Please tell me what OS is compatible with my model as i have permanently formatted my hard drive and i have no backup cds etc. Bios Vendor: Insyde. Windows 7 Starter or Home Premium 32 bit would work on your PC, as long as you have a product key for one of those operating systems. I dont have the product key either. All i have is the Notebook and its Serial No. So, how do i install an OS now? You'll have to contact HP in the country you live in and see if they still sell recovery media for your PC.

Is this a software or a hardware issue? I have almost tried everything uptil now, but nothing has worked so far. I always get stuck at the point, shown in the previous image. Is there any possible way to fix this or my notebook is dead? The extensive Hard Drive and Memory tests passed successfully and iam able to boot into the bios as mentioned previously. There aren't any blinking lights on my keyboard or any beeping sound when trying to install a fresh OS. Good luck.

After a year, I am still dicovering an occasional rat when I am doing something else in computer maintenance. Yes the new computer is Vista SP1. Don't get me wrong, I really like XP, but such a hassle to sit here and think you have to do all this. Thanks for info I always have to smile about those so called "bloatware" discussions. But what is the problem?

The manufacturers put a few trial versions of useful programs on your system. Those you can "try" - if you like them, buy them. If you don't like them, uninstall them. I recommend to use Revo for uninstalls rather than the Vista uninstaller.

The manufacturer installs programs that you might not want to use because they are cumbersome. Adobe and Quicktime come to mind. Those you just uninstall and pick a program of your choice such as Foxit and VLC. Installing XP on a Vista machine is what I call bloat. If you follow the threads on any Forum you'll see that half of the reported problems stem from double booting with XP. There are few programs that do not run on Vista.

And then you can always run them in Compatibility Mode. WHS, I agree with you on 2. Vista is a huge RAM hog as if is. Fortunately, hard drives have become so capacious that being a memory pig on the drive doesn't matter so much any more. And "few" is a somewhat relative term. There were at least six major bloats that I had to get rid of, as there was absolutely nothing there that I wanted. Software manufacturers pay their OS prostitute to dump that stuff on us, not telling us that not only are they cluttering the registry, but they are starting all manner of resource consuming services and processes whether or not you use the bloatware.

Dual Booting problems should demise very shortly. These new Builder Boards also have machine drivers for as for back as Win2K so the install tasks also will not be so daunting although the boards are very complex from the few I've started studying for my new Builds.

Your choice will return to being a Build or Buy situation. Regards, Rick P. Vista uses about half of whatever available RAM you have during idle periods. When a program requests for memory, Vista will give it what it needs at the expense of caching. Don't be worried that you're using up loads of RAM even when you're not running many applications.

Spacegold, On point 1 we had this discussion a few months ago. Following the recovery process, you should take steps to make sure your computer is secure.

For more information, see the section Things you should do after performing a recovery in this document. To resolve the issue, download and install one of the following HP software updates. If you are not sure which download is needed for your computer, please return to the top of the page and enter your serial number or product name in the search bar to be directed to the appropriate product page. Depending on the model of your computer and its configuration, your Recovery Manager screen might vary.

Not all options are available on all models and configurations. If HP Recovery Manager opens and one or both of the following options are the only ones available, you can restore your system with the Microsoft push-button reset. Select one of the options and follow the on-screen instructions for the Microsoft reset. Standard options for recovery manager display according to the system resources and configuration of your computer system.

Yours might vary from the examples in this document. Types of system recovery Your computer might have three types of System Recovery available, or it might have only two. Use the recovery type that resolves your issue without making more changes than necessary. System Recovery: This option reformats the system drive usually C: , reinstalls the original operating system, and reinstalls all the original hardware drivers and software. Factory Reset: Factory Reset reformats the entire hard drive, reinstalls the original operating system, and reinstalls all the original hardware drivers and software.

This option also recreates the required Recovery partition usually D: and reinstalls the required software. The factory reset recreates the required Recover Partition usually D: and all other required partitions. The Factory Reset option returns all of the computer's software to the condition it was in at the time of purchase. All user changes or additions are removed. Perform system recovery To return the computer to a previous state , system recovery to accomplish such things as:.

To perform a recovery on your computer with Windows 10 using one of the following methods:. Recovery when Windows opens correctly. Recover without affecting your files using HP Recovery Manager You can refresh your computer without affecting your personal files and applications. If Windows opens correctly , perform the following steps to start a system refresh that does not affect your files.

Disconnect all connected devices and cables such as personal media drives, USB drives, printers, and faxes. Remove media from internal drives, and remove any recently added internal hardware. Do not disconnect the monitor, keyboard, mouse, or power cord. From the Start screen, type recovery manager , and then select HP Recovery Manager from the search results. If you are prompted for an Administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide the confirmation. If a User Account Control window asks if you want to allow the program to make changes to the computer, click Yes.

Under Help , click Windows System Reset. Read Your apps will be removed , and then click Next. If you continue to Reset the PC, you won't be able to undo, or go back, to a previous version of Windows. Under Help , click Windows Recovery Environment. Click OK. The system reboots into the Windows Recovery environment. Click Recover without backing up your files , and then click Next. Read the System Recovery information.

To proceed, click Next. The computer restarts. Follow any on-screen instructions and do not interrupt it during the process. The computer might restart a number of times during the recovery process. Insert the media and use the following instructions. Turn on the computer and immediately press the Esc escape key repeatedly, about once every second, until the Startup Menu opens. Press F9 to open Boot Device Options. This screen only displays for seconds and if no key is pressed, the system boots normally into Windows.

When recovery starts, continue using the steps to complete recovery. The option should be Factory Reset. Thank you. My toshbia laptop starts up , but it says its trying to find my media, and that how far it goes. In some laptops it can be easily removed and replaced. In some models this battery soldered to the motherboard.

My acer desktops can power on , n once i type my password to log in then i can only see black … can help me or advices me sir? Try booting in Safe Mode. Turn on the PC and hold down the F8 key. Select Safe Mode. If it works in Safe Mode but not normal mode, most likely this is software related issue.

Did you install anything prior the failure? If you did, try uninstalling this application in Safe Mode if it works. I am able to go to the Internet through the fake laptop versus cleaner apps when it ask me to register to clean my data.

My loptop is window 7 convert to window 10 but they put the system not original now already expire i press the f8 for recovery but not responding what should i do. Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. If Windows files have bee damaged or configured incorrectly,startup repair can help diagnose and fix the problem. This is displayed during the start of computer. It highlights two options they are launch startup repair recommended , Start windows normally.

But I clicked the first option. It takes more time with blank screen. Skip to Main Content. Reuel February 20, Nick April 3,