Can you run Windows 10 on a PC that's eight years old? Oh yes, and it runs spectacularly well.
Steps to take before installing Windows 10
- Step 1: Install the latest software and driver updates from HP Support Assistant. Download and install the latest version of software and drivers from HP.
- Step 2: Update the BIOS before installing Windows 10.
- Step 4: Decrypt the hard drive (if applicable)
Step 1: Right-click the Get Windows 10 icon (on the right side of the taskbar) and then click "Check your upgrade status." Step 2: In the Get Windows 10 app, click the hamburger menu, which looks like a stack of three lines (labeled 1 in the screenshot below) and then click "Check your PC" (2).
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- Go to the Download Windows 10 website.
- Under Create Windows 10 installation media, click Download tool now and Run.
- Choose Upgrade this PC now, assuming this is the only PC you're upgrading.
- Follow the prompts.
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In Windows, search for and open Reset this PC. On the Update & Security window, select Recovery, and then click Get started under Reset this PC. When prompted, select your preferred method of reinstalling Windows.
Step 2: Download the Windows Media Creation Tool from the official Microsoft Website: microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/windows10 and open it. Step 3: Read the License terms and Click on “Accept” button to proceed further.
Press the power button to turn off the computer, wait a few seconds, and then turn on the computer and immediately press Esc repeatedly until the Startup menu opens. Press F9 to open the Boot Menu.
Configuring the boot order
- Turn on or restart the computer.
- While the display is blank, press the f10 key to enter the BIOS settings menu. The BIOS settings menu is accessible by pressing the f2 or the f6 key on some computers.
- After opening the BIOS, go to the boot settings.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to change the boot order.
To fix boot device not found 3F0 error, follow these steps: Press the Power button to start the computer, and immediately after this, repeatedly press F10 key to enter the BIOS setup menu. To load and restore BIOS Setup Default settings, press F9 on the BIOS setup menu. Once loaded, press F10 to Save and Exit.
With that caveat out the way, here's how you get your Windows 10 free upgrade:
- Click on the Windows 10 download page link here.
- Click 'Download Tool now' - this downloads the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool.
- When finished, open the download and accept the license terms.
- Choose: 'Upgrade this PC now' then click 'Next'
Here's how to upgrade to Windows 10
- Step 1: Make sure your computer is eligible for Windows 10. Windows 10 is free for anyone running the latest version of Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 on their laptop, desktop or tablet computer.
- Step 2: Back up your computer.
- Step 3: Update your current Windows version.
- Step 4: Wait for the Windows 10 prompt.
Opening the BIOS Setup Utility
- Turn off the computer and wait five seconds.
- Turn on the computer, and then immediately press the Esc key repeatedly until the Startup Menu opens.
- Press F10 to open the BIOS Setup Utility.
Go to the Microsoft Download Windows 10 webpage (in English). Click Download tool now to download the file MediaCreationTool.exe. Accept the license terms. Select Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC, and then click Next.
Save your settings, reboot your computer and you should now be able to install Windows 10.
- Step 1 - Enter your computer's BIOS.
- Step 2 - Set your computer to boot from DVD or USB.
- Step 3 - Choose the Windows 10 clean install option.
- Step 4 - How to find your Windows 10 license key.
- Step 5 - Select your hard disk or SSD.
Making a bootable Windows USB drive is simple:
- Format an 8GB (or higher) USB flash device.
- Download the Windows 10 media creation tool from Microsoft.
- Run the media creation wizard to download the Windows 10 installation files.
- Create the installation media.
- Eject the USB flash device.
Can't boot Win 10 from USB?
- Check if your USB drive is bootable.
- Check if the PC supports USB booting.
- Change settings on a UEFI/EFI PC.
- Check the file system of the USB drive.
- Re-make a bootable USB drive.
- Set the PC to boot from USB in BIOS.
To create a bootable USB flash drive
- Insert a USB flash drive into a running computer.
- Open a Command Prompt window as an administrator.
- Type diskpart .
- In the new command line window that opens, to determine the USB flash drive number or drive letter, at the command prompt, type list disk , and then click ENTER.
Create UEFI USB flash drive
- Drive: Select the USB flash drive you want to use.
- Partitioning scheme: Select GPT Partitioning scheme for UEFI here.
- File system: Here you have to select NTFS.
- Create a bootable drive with ISO image: Select the corresponding Windows ISO.
- Create extended description and symbols: Tick this box.
How to access BIOS Windows 10
- Open 'Settings. ' You'll find 'Settings' under the Windows start menu in the bottom left corner.
- Select 'Update & security. '
- Under the 'Recovery' tab, choose 'Restart now. '
- Select 'Troubleshoot. '
- Click on 'Advanced options.'
- Select 'UEFI Firmware Settings. '
Eight Quick Steps to Start a Laptop for the First Time
- Unbox the computer and place it on a table.
- Use the power cable of your laptop to recharge it.
- Touch the Power button to turn on your laptop.
- Wait for the laptop to boot and reach the idle state.
Open the
Office installer or application (
Word, Excel), and then follow the on-screen prompts to
activate Office.
HP PCs - Activating Microsoft Office (Windows 10)
- Activate an Office 365 subscription or free trial.
- Activate Office 2016 or 2013.
- Install an older version of Office.
- Buy Office from the Microsoft Store.
“If you'd prefer not to have a Microsoft account associated with your device, you can remove it. Finish going through Windows setup, then select the Start button and go to Settings > Accounts > Your info and select Sign in with a local account instead.”
To activate Windows 10, you need a digital license or a product key. If you're ready to activate, select Open Activation in Settings. Click Change product key to enter a Windows 10 product key. If Windows 10 was previously activated on your device, your copy of Windows 10 should be activated automatically.
11 Things Your Laptop Can Do That You Might Not Know About
- 1) Go dark.
- 2) Stream games from your console.
- 3) Pin websites to the dock or taskbar.
- 4) Send messages through your phone.
- 5) Spread out across multiple desktops.
- 6) Install dynamic, changing wallpapers.
- 7) Set up Do Not Disturb.
- 8) Annotate your screenshots.
How to start Recovery Manager on HP laptops.
- Turn on the computer and press the F8 key when HP (or any other brand) logo appears on the screen.
- On the next screen you should see Advanced Boot Options.
- This should take you to the System Recovery Options.
New PC?15 Must-Have Windows Applications You Should Install First
- Internet Browser: Google Chrome. Unsurprisingly, Google Chrome is our top browser pick.
- Cloud Storage: Google Drive.
- Music Streaming: Spotify.
- Office Suite: LibreOffice.
- Image Editor: Paint.NET.
- Security: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.
- Media Player: VLC.
- Screenshots: ShareX.
