hp15 windows7 first installation

[rado_hp]

Hi, I have problem with installation of win7 ultimate on my new laptop. I changed bios legacy settings to boot from usb port and started the installation but the error occurs. The installation looking for cd/dvd drivers and is not possible to conntinue. I tried with some hints from youtube to solve the issue but without result.
Please give me idea how to fix this error.
Thank you in advance.

[Photoray002]

Hello rado_hp

Just so you know, HP does not support the Pavilion 15 au004nu with drivers for Windows 7. The laptop was intended for Windows 10. You would have to find work arounds / drivers yourself if they exist, from other sources.

If the Win 7 disc wont install, its possible a USB bootable might work but I do not give any guarantees that it will.

Legacy mode may or may not work with Win7 on your HP.

You can download a copy of Win 7 directly from Microsoft if you have the key to activate it. Then use a USB creation tool like Rufus to make the installer.

Windows 7 download

Rufus download

Let me know how it works out for you.

Thanks.

[Photoray002]

If you have not destroyed the original OS yet and Windows 10 will still work, you would be wise to create the HP Recovery media first. Just in case things dont work out.

http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c04641788

[Huffer]

You have to do some tweaking to install Windows 7 from usb on the Skylake and Kabylake platforms. There is a patcher you have to install:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_zPIGrFypI

You might have already tried that. I don't know. At best, Windows 7 is not optimal for the 7th gen Intel platform. I won't bother to ask why Windows 10 is not an option for you. 

[rado_hp]

Hi all,
in first thank you for quickly replies ...
I'll try to install the Windows10 and give you fedback.
About Win10, which edition is recommended to be installed if the laptop is completely new ?
Ones again thank you for your cooperations.

[Huffer · Accepted solution]

Did it not come with Windows 10? Maybe FreeDos? There are only 2 kinds of Windows 10: Pro and Home. Home 64 bit would be a fine choice and is likely what the laptop is licensed to have if it came with Windows. 

HP posts a full set of Windows 10 drivers for it:

http://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/HP-Pavilion-15-Notebook-PC-series/10862158/model/122...

If this is "the Answer" please click "Accept as Solution" to help others find it. 

[Photoray002]

Radu sounds Romanina if Im guessing correctly?

If so, specs show this version in Bulgaria with FreeDos using an i3-6200U.

http://www8.hp.com/bg/bg/products/laptops/product-detail.html?oid=12293360

As Huffer pointed out, You can reload Windows 10 (home most likely) if it came preinstalled already. If not, Windows wont activate without purchasing a key.