Fixing a computer and i need to know where i can get a boot device abd how to install an operating s

[XDlinst]

I am repairing a broken computer found on the side of the road it turns on and the HDMI from the 1080 GeForce works but I need to know where I can get a boot device and how to install an operating system

[Nal_NR]

Hi @XDlinst,

Welcome to the HP Support Community. 

I'd be glad to help you! 

It's awesome that you're giving the OMEN computer a second chance at life! Here's how you can get a boot device and install an operating system.

1.Get a Bootable USB Drive

Download the Windows Media Creation Tool

• Visit the official Microsoft Windows Download page.
• Download the Media Creation Tool on a working computer.
• Insert a USB drive with at least 8GB of storage.

Create the Bootable USB

• Run the Media Creation Tool and follow the prompts to create a bootable USB for Windows.
• Select the correct version (likely Windows 10 or 11, depending on what the OMEN supports).

2: Install Windows on the OMEN Computer

Insert the USB Drive

• Plug the bootable USB into the OMEN PC and power it on.

Access the Boot Menu

• Press Esc, F9, or another key (it varies by system) immediately after turning it on to access the boot menu.
• Select the USB drive as the boot device.

Start the Installation

• Follow the on-screen instructions.
• If prompted to enter a Windows Product Key and you don’t have one, click I don’t have a product key. You can activate Windows later.

Format the Drive (if necessary)

• When asked where to install Windows, select the drive, and choose Format if the drive isn’t blank. Be careful—this will erase all existing data on the drive.

Complete the Installation

• After the installation finishes, the system will reboot a few times. Follow the prompts to set up your language, region, and user account.

Tips:

• Drivers: After installation, install the drivers for the OMEN from the HP support website to ensure the hardware works correctly.
• Product Key: If the OMEN had a pre-installed version of Windows, the license might be embedded in the BIOS. Windows should activate automatically if this is the case.

Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance

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