Installing Windows 8 to replace Windows XP In An HP Pavilion a465c
With XP going the way of the Model-T, I was wondering if installing Windows 8 is possible, and what I might expect, and should know, if that is the choice.
View ArticleI cannot format my wife laptop
Hi,I try to format my wife laptop to factory setting but it wont work. It says here if you dont have this disc, contact your system administrator. I dont have that disc. Please help me!Notebook Model:...
View ArticleHP 2840 - HP Director
I have recently updated my PC to windows 8/8.1 and although my HP 2840 is connected and printing I can no longer use the scan and photo upload functions that I accessed through my HP Director....
View ArticleSystem Recovery doesn't work
Hello,I have HP HPE-590t elite model desktop computer.Recently both my hard drives crashed and I've got a message that I need to replace them.I've bought SSD (crucial m500 - 480gb) and ordered recovery...
View Articlerecovery
someone just tampered with my recovery partition and i can no longer recover my computer,would you please give me a solution to this problem
View ArticleBATTERY TESTING, CALIBRATION AND DRIVERS UPDATE CHECK
Hi, i am using windows 8.1 x86 in pavillian g6 2312tu.1. i want to test the battery using the HP System Diagnostics using the UEFI interface but ther is no option for battery test plz help in testing...
View ArticleRECOVERY DRIVE
Hi, i am using windows 8.1 (x86) in pavillian g6 2312tu.At the time of purchase it had no windows.now i want to make a hidden recovery drive. is it possible?? if possible then how???
View ArticleHP Support Assistant Windows 8.1 still not working .. even after uninstall...
I have uninstalled and installed HPSF but to no avail. Any other suggesions? thanks
View Articlebios update kills m8530f
A computer service has deemed my mother board as dead. One day I have a working computer....the next day immediately after the Bios update...it was dead. While the computer is past warranty, I wonder...
View ArticleHP DC700 1.8 Core Duo/2gigs of ram and 80 gig HD win 7 eligibility.
Hi I am purchasing this computer from a online retailer and they didn't list the os that it comes with or whether it has the discs but just lists the specs of whats inside and the model #. I would...
View Articlepalm m515 and windows 8 compatibility
Hi all! I have an M515, and am upgrading to a new computer with a Windows 8 OS. Is there software out there that will still let me use my M515 with the Windows 8? Thanks in advance for the help!...
View ArticleHow to recover data from a failing or failed HD
Hello! I'm sure this is not the right place for this. I just used this Linux program to recover files on a friends computer and wanted to share it here on the HP forum. Post can be moved to the proper...
View ArticleMy Hp Pavilion Won't Play Any Discs
Okay so I have had my laptop for seven months. I haven't been having any problems with it up until now. For some reason, my laptop isn't playing any discs. They don't show up on my computer like it...
View Articlehp solution center
Brand new Dell xps8700 64bit windows 7 computer. Finally got the HP C6180 printer installed and showing up in printers and devices. It will print just fine. But, the hp solution center will not work...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 boot - very slow or hangs
Since upgrading to Windows 8.1 (64-bit, latest update), I have all sorts of problems booting my HP Pavilion (Model p6-2170a). The problem is somewhat inconsistent but typically one of the two things...
View ArticleWindows 7 32 bit
I want to upgrade Pavillion a1677c from XP to 7. I have a concern about the drivers. Are they installed with 7 ?. HP Support does not appear to have drivers for 7. Or do I use XP Drivers. Thanks for help.
View ArticleDowngrade ENVY Phoenix desktop from Win 8.1 to 7
I am planning to purchase an ENVY Phoenix desktop system that comes with Win 8.1 Pro to Win 7 Pro because my wife prefers that UI. I'm buying the Win 8.1 version because the hardware is more...
View Articlerecovery system configuration don't work in PC
Good morning. I a6255.it pavilion desktop pc, running Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit, Antivirus MSE. Unfortunately I do not work anymore 'RECOVERY SYSTEM CONFIGURATION'.When you launch it tells me:...
View Articleunable to find System Configeration Utility
When I type msconfig in the search box I get another window that just lists the desktop items in the left pane and in the right pane states "No items match your search." I have a HP Pavillon Media...
View ArticlePreinstalled windows 8 key
hi, few days back i purchased Hp Envy 15 j007, now i am trying to upgrade from windows 8 to 8.1 but i am getting a message of entering product key and i have having trouble finding product key. some...
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