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‎07-19-2019 12:58 AM

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Product: Pavilion 15-p025ax , product number J3Z02PA
Operating System: Linux

I am considering running Linux on my Pavilion 15-p025ax , product number J3Z02PA which is currently running Windows 8 64-bit. Has anyone successfully run a particular Linux version on this model notebook? Am I likely to encounter any compatibility issues?

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‎07-19-2019 05:24 AM

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Hello @swiftanddeadly 

 

Thank you for posting in the HP Support Community.

Welcome to the TUX family 😊

 

I cannot be 100% certain but I did a research, checked your PC BIOS and specs and I believe there will be no problem running most Linux distros. You can start with the most popular one Ubuntu (coming from Debian code) , various Ubuntu derivatives such as Xubuntu, Ubuntu MATE, etc... Linux Mint, etc.... 

 

All these you can run without installing, from a live CD/DVD or better USB pendrive, you can run them temporary and test most components such as network, basic video, etc....

 

 

In order to boot from the pendrive, you will need to use the Esc/F9 button during start up >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSN0qzXayUY

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‎07-19-2019 05:24 AM

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Hello @swiftanddeadly 

 

Thank you for posting in the HP Support Community.

Welcome to the TUX family 😊

 

I cannot be 100% certain but I did a research, checked your PC BIOS and specs and I believe there will be no problem running most Linux distros. You can start with the most popular one Ubuntu (coming from Debian code) , various Ubuntu derivatives such as Xubuntu, Ubuntu MATE, etc... Linux Mint, etc.... 

 

All these you can run without installing, from a live CD/DVD or better USB pendrive, you can run them temporary and test most components such as network, basic video, etc....

 

 

In order to boot from the pendrive, you will need to use the Esc/F9 button during start up >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSN0qzXayUY

Your FEEDBACK is important. Use the interactive buttons below and let me know if the post helps ;
*** HP employee *** I express personal opinion only *** Joined the Community in 2013
HP Laptop Startup Boot Menu - Quick Guide
HP Laptop Startup Boot Menu - Quick Guide
youtube.com/watch?v=GSN0qzXayUY
HP Laptops On Amazon BEST PRICE - https://amzn.to/3CEJDF4 HP Spectre x360 - https://amzn.to/40Z1NM4 PLEASE SUBSCRIBE IF THIS HELPS YOU - IT HELPS ME :-) Here is a very quick video on how to enter the HP Boot Menu from a HP Laptop. Step 1 - Press the power on button. Step 2 - Quickly start pressing
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‎07-28-2019 07:01 AM

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Thank you, I will give it a try and let you know how it goes.

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