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10-06-2019 07:01 PM
I erased the hard drive of my HP Stream, which came with Windows 8.1 Connected. I am trying to purchase the Recovery software so I can reinstall it, however whenever I go through and enter my information, it goes nowhere. Is there anyway I can get the recovery software (besides calling)?
10-06-2019 07:11 PM
Hi:
What is the full model number or product number of your notebook.
If you don't know, use this guide to find that info...
10-06-2019 07:21 PM
Hi:
You can order W8.1 recovery media for your model from HP at the link below...
10-06-2019 07:23 PM
That's the exact link I tried earlier. I plug in my CC information, the page says it's 'Processing, Please Wait...' and it doesn't go anyway. The page eventually times out. Is there another link I can order it from?
10-06-2019 07:26 PM
None that I know of.
You are going to have to call HP at 1 (866) 724-8600.
There is also a way to make your own W8.1 with Bing installation file, but it is a bit complicated.
See this link below...toward the bottom of the page.
https://www.pcsteps.com/210-download-windows-8-1/
Too bad you didn't upgrade to W10, because it would have been easy to reinstall W10.