Disk Crashed - Need replacement OS

[Testpilot]

Hard Disk crashed. Went to install new hard drive, but I need the recovery OS to get system up and running, but I cannot find on HP website where to download recovery OS and put it into a bootable media. Can someone point me where to locate and download Windows 10 Home recovery software.

many thanks

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

What is the full model number or product number of your PC?

Use this guide to find that information...please do not post the serial number.

HP Desktop PCs - How Do I Find My Model Number or Product Number? | HP® Customer Support

[Testpilot]

The model number for my desktop is 110-230t

[Paul_Tikkanen]

The product specs indicate the PC originally came with W8.1 64 bit from HP.

HP 110-230t Product Specifications and Configurable Options | HP® Customer Support

HP never offered W8.1 recovery media as a downloadable item.

If you want the original HP OS, you would have to buy recovery media from HP and then upgrade back to W8.1

Order software and driver media HP 110-230t CTO Desktop PC | HP® Customer Support

You can reinstall W10 for free by making bootable installation media with the Media creation tool at the link below.

Download Windows 10 (microsoft.com)

During the part of the installation where you are asked to enter a product key, select the 'I don't have a product key' option.

After W10 has completed installing, you can install the drivers and available software from your PC's support page.

HP 110-230t CTO Desktop PC Software and Driver Downloads | HP® Customer Support