How to install Windows 10 after replacing dead HD

[kman2018]

My hard disk died on the my HP Envy Touchsmart 23 AIO.   I plan to replace the hard disk.  How can i install Windows 10 since the computer didn't come with any install CDs.  

I think Microsoft allows Windows 10 to be installed on  a new HD on the same system.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

Here is how to reinstall W10 for free...

To reinstall W10...Use the Media Creation Tool.  Make the 64 bit installation media.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

You can make a W10 USB flash drive installer using an 8 GB flash drive using another Windows PC, since your PC is not working.

W10 will work with the product key in the BIOS, install and automatically activate once you are connected to the internet.

Here are the steps to create the W10 USB flash drive installer...

1. Select Download tool now, and select Run.
2. If you agree to the license terms, select Accept.
3. On the What do you want to do? page, select Create installation media for another PC, and then select Next.

4. Select the language, edition, and architecture (64-bit or 32-bit) for Windows 10. You want 64 bit.

5. Select which media you want to use:
6. USB flash drive.  Plug in a blank USB flash drive with at least 8GB of space. Any content on the flash drive will be deleted.

Then you can install the drivers and available software from the PC's support page.

[kman2018]

Thanks.  I'll give this a try.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.