HP EliteBook 8460p Restore Disc

[ddanis]

Hello all,

The hard drive went on an older HP EliteBook 8460p and so I'm trying to put a WIN7 system back on it. If there were discs that came with this computer they are long gone. The label indicates a product key for WIN 7 Pro, but not if that's 64 or 32bit. I'm not sure if that's important. 

What I would like to know is how do I install a new system on this computer? Do I just need a WIN 7 Pro retail or OEM install disk and use the product key from the computer? Do I need to order a replacement disc from HP.I've checked the web site and there doesn't seem to be a downloadable restore image similar to what I see for newer HP systems.

Thanks

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

Recovery media has to be ordered by telephone for HP business PC's for your notebook's model series.

In the USA/Canada you can see if a kit is still available by calling HP at:  1-800-334-5144

Otherwise, you can order a set online from this non-HP vendor at the link below...

http://www.computersurgeons.com/p-19286-windows-7-pro-64-bit-recovery-kit-xw463av-for-hp-elitebook-m...