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Important details about installing Windows 10
- Make sure to support your important files.
caution: You should always copy all important data (for example personal files, photos, videos, documents, applications, software) before you begin to avoid any chance for losing crucial computer data. See Backing Up Your Files (Windows 10, 8) to find out more.
- HP provides installation instructions, compatible software, and updated drivers for some computers sold after August 2013.
- If you purchased your pc prior to August 2013, HP hasn't tested or developed drivers for your personal computer model. Some features may well not work, or installation might not exactly be successful.
- HP provides Windows 10 compatible software and updated drivers to back up only specific computer models.
- Make sure you have installed the most up-to-date version of drivers to your Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 product using HP Support Assistant, or download them from HP Customer Support.
- Update your antivirus software and also the antivirus definitions before installing Windows 10. Set the antivirus application to update automatically. Go for the antivirus software manufacturer website to find out more.
- If your personal computer hard drive is encrypted using HP ProtectTools or any other security applications you will need to decrypt the hard disk drive before starting not hard to install.
- If you seek support the help of HP after mobile phone, HP tech support team might request the original Windows os be restored to ensure product functionality. If your personal computer is sent to service for repairs after installing Windows 10, your laptop could be re-imaged together with the original Windows operating-system and Windows 10 could possibly be removed. After repairs are created, it is possible to reinstall Windows 10. Be sure to remember your Microsoft account login and password. To reset your password, see HP Guided Solution - Unable to Log in to Windows.
- With Windows 10 installed you automatically receive updates and security fixes from Microsoft. You cannot opt with this service.
- If you intend to restore the initial operating system, it is advisable to obtain HP recovery media prior to deciding to install Windows 10. To learn tips on how to create recovery media, see Obtaining HP Recovery Discs or perhaps an HP USB Recovery Drive.
- Not all Windows 10 features can be purchased on all computers, plus your particular knowledge about Windows 10 depends upon the capabilities of your pc.
- Apps can be purchased separately.
- Software made for Windows 8.1, or earlier os's, may not work after installing Windows 10.
- If you installed third-party software finally, before using your HP computer, it is best to verify it's supported in Windows 10 by contacting it vendor.
- Some graphics hardware will not support the new WDDM 2.0 driver design. While the graphics should develop Windows 10, the computer doesn't benefit in the performance improvements offered to graphics that support WDDM 2.0.
- You probably won't be able to view DVD movies after installing Windows 10. If you currently employ a DVD codec to experience DVD movies, like the encoder that provide Windows 7 Professional, this encoder might not exactly be for sale in Windows 10. To continue to try out DVDs after installing Windows 10, buy a new media player app in the Windows Store (in English) and other trusted source.
- Windows Media Center doesn't work after installing Windows 10. It is removed throughout the Windows 10 installation and should not be installed afterwards.
- For computers with available storage of 128 GB or less, cellular phone might require you to definitely provide a USB hard disk (32 GB or larger). HP will not recommend utilizing an SD card.
- SD card slots may not work after installing Windows 10. For this reason it's advocated to use only USB or microUSB external storage, not an SD card, as Windows 10 installation media.
- Microsoft carries a free voice recorder app in Windows 10 to record your interviews, classes, business conference calls, and voice notes. This application may not work as you expected on all machines. If recording functionality is missing in your device, check Windows Update for the most recent driver.
- Face authentication requires specific hardware including an infrared (IR) camera. If the computer doesn't have this hardware installed, the alternative to create face authentication from the Settings app isn't available.
- Fingerprint authentication may be set up inside Settings app for computers which have swipe or scan fingerprint readers. If the choice to setup fingerprint reader from the Settings app just isn't available, you'll need to upgrade the protection software on your pc. In Windows 10, download and install the most recent HP SimplePass or Digital Persona software. If you are using security software from another manufacturer, check while using manufacturer of their software.
- The Cortana personal assistant feature uses specific hardware like a microphone, speakers, GPS, as well as an Internet connection. The microphone in your laptop might need to be configured to use Cortana and results vary depending on the specific microphone. Cortana may not be easily obtainable in all countries/regions.
- After installing Windows 10, Wireless Display (Miracast) may not connect to an outside display or might lose connection. Updated video and wireless drivers must enable the functionality. Check Windows Update for the modern drivers and have them set up when they are offered.
- Microsoft Refresh and Reset might not exactly correctly restore drivers and customizations specific for a HP system. You should use HP Recovery Manager to bring back the factory image, or Go Back to go back to the previous computer. After Go Back is expired, use HP Recovery Manager and reinstall Windows 10 if the recovery is required.
- Some computers with IDT audio controllers probably won't have full functionality after installing Windows 10. The Windows 10 driver provides audio for the pc, however, some features fail to work.
System Requirements
Steps to consider before installing Windows 10
Step 1: Install the most up-to-date software and driver updates from HP Support Assistant
Step 2: Update the BIOS before installing Windows 10
Step 3: Create recovery discs and copy your important files
1. If you have not already done this, produce a set of Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 system recovery discs or save a recovery image to some USB storage device. If a difficulty occurs during set up . process, you may use HP System Recovery to return your personal computer back to its original software configuration. To create your recovery solution, see Obtaining HP Recovery Discs or perhaps an HP USB Recovery Drive.
2. You can use File History to back your files and transfer the crooks to Windows 10. To build a backup of the files, see Backing Up Your Files (Windows 10, 8).
Step 4: Decrypt the disk drive (if applicable)
Installing from the USB drive or ISO file using Media Creation Tool
Step 1: Create the Windows installation media
1. Go on the Microsoft Get Windows 10 webpage (in English).
2. Click Download tool now.
3. Click Open, Save, or Run in almost any windows that display to download the tool to your pc.
4. Double-click on the MediaCreationTool.exe file within the browser downloads bar or within the Downloads folder on laptop computer to launch not hard to install.
5. Accept the license terms.
6. Select Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for the next PC, after which click Next.
7. Select the language, edition, and architecture (64-bit or 32-bit) for that Windows 10 installation, and click Next.
8. Insert a blank USB drive (16 GB or larger is required), select USB flash drive, and click Next.
note: If you prefer, you are able to insert a blank DVD, select ISO file, and click Next. Installation from ISO media is good for advanced users.
9. Select the USB flash drive, after which click Next.
10. After the Media Creation Tool finishes creating mobile phone USB drive, click Finish.
Step 2: Install Windows 10 on your pc
1. Insert the Windows installation USB drive into laptop.
note: If you created a setting up DVD having an ISO file, insert the DVD, after which install Windows 10.
2. Open the USB drive in File Explorer, then double-click on the setup file.
If a User Account Control window displays, click Yes.
3. When the Get important updates window opens, select Download and install updates (recommended), then click Next.
4. Accept the license terms.
5. In the Choose what you should keep window, select what you need to keep, and after that click Next.
- Keep data and apps: Keeps all your information, settings, and apps.
- Keep information only: Keeps your information, but no settings or apps.
- Nothing: Keeps nothing and erases all data.
If the sign-in window displays, sign in for your account.
6. In the Ready to setup window, click Install.
The installation begins.
During not hard to install process, your laptop restarts a couple of times. Do not turn off your personal machine or interrupt cellular phone process. If the sign-in window displays, sign in for your account.
- If you chose Keep folders and apps, the desktop opens when not hard to install completes.
- If you chose Keep folders only, the desktop opens when set up . completes.
- If you chose Keep nothing, still the next step after set up . completes to build Windows 10.
Step 3: Complete setup and get access to Windows 10 (clean installation only)
1. When the Cortana introductory screen displays, you may choose to work with Cortana voice recognition (if your personal machine has a working microphone) or maybe your keyboard and mouse to accomplish the setup.
If you do not want make use of Cortana voice recognition, select the speaker icon from the lower right corner, and mute the amount.
2. When the Let's start with region. Is this right? screen displays, select your region, and after that click Yes.
3. When the Is this the best keyboard layout? screen displays, select your keyboard layout, and after that click Yes.
4. When the Want to include a second keyboard layout? screen displays, select Add layout and adhere to the on-screen instructions to provide another keyboard layout, or select Skip to carry on without a second keyboard layout.
5. When the Let's connect someone to a network screen displays, pick the network you need to get connected to, and after that click Connect and type your network user name and password, or click Skip for now to carry on without connecting into a network.
6. On the Sign in with Microsoft screen, type your email, phone, or Skype name within the text field, or create your free account, after which click Next.
7. Type your password inside the text field, and after that click Next.
If you see a Call us overprotective screen requesting an extra method of account verification, choose the way you want to confirm the account, and click Next.
8. Read the options displayed on each screen, find the options you desire, and after that follow the on-screen instructions to go on.
9. When the Choose privacy settings for the device screen displays, simply select the options you need, and click Accept.
The installation completes, plus the desktop opens.
Windows activation
Windows Hello
1. Click Start , after which click Settings .
2. Click Accounts.
3. Select Sign-in options.
4. Under Windows Hello, methods of face, fingerprint, or iris display if your laptop has the fingerprint reader or camera to aid the feature.
Steps to adopt after installing Windows 10
1. Make sure the PC is linked to the Internet.
2. Install the most recent updates from Windows Update.
3. Sign in to your Windows Store rrmprove any Windows apps.
4. Install HP Support Assistant. HP Support assistant scans your pc and automatically detects and installs the most recent software drivers which is available from HP. Go to HP Support Assistant to download and install HP Support Assistant for Windows 10.
note: Install updated Sunix Parallel port card driver (if applicable) from HP Support Assistant or HP Customer Support.
5. Install updated video drivers. For the best viewing experience, download and install the modern graphics drivers for your personal computer. Go to HP Customer Support, select Software and Drivers, then enter your laptop model number. Download and install the Windows 10 video drivers for your personal machine.
6. Install updated EthernetLAN and wireless network drivers.
7. Install updated audio drivers. Audio from the speakers and headphones should work effectively after Windows 10 is installed, but to have the most out of your audio system, install the most recent HP audio drivers.
8. Resolve any printer issues. After installing Windows 10, in case your printer doesn't work not surprisingly or encounters an issue, see Using Print and Scan Doctor for Windows to Help Resolve Printer Issues.
9. Learn tips on how to use Windows 10. Read the HP support document Understanding and Using Windows 10 Features to understand new Windows 10 features, the apps that accompany Windows 10, and many more.
Go back to the earlier version of Windows
1. Prepare to return.
- Although your folders should not be troubled by going back, experts recommend that you backup all important data (information, photos, videos, documents, applications, software, etc.) before returning, in order to avoid any potential for losing your important data. See Backing Up Your Files (Windows 10, 8) to find out more.
- If you used a different password while using previous Windows version on your pc, you'll need your old password.
- Keep your PC powered on and plugged in to your power source for that duration of a busy schedule back process.
- After heading back, you should reinstall some apps and programs, and then any settings changes are lost.
2. Using the search box about the taskbar, seek out go back, and after that click Go returning to an earlier build.
The Recovery window opens in Settings.
3. In the Go back in an earlier build section, click Get started.
4. On the Why are you returning? window, select a remedy, type more details into your Tell us more field (optional), and click Next.
5. Read the What you should know window, and click Next.
6. Windows reminds you that you'll require your old password, if applicable. Click Next.
7. Click Go returning to an earlier build.
8. Wait while your whole body is restored to the prior version of Windows. Do not let down or unplug the pc.
When Go Back is complete, sign in together with the user account and password from a previous version of Windows.
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