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01-12-2019 08:03 AM
How to install drivers on a clean laptop, without an operating system? When I install the window, I get an error: a problem has been detected. windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer.
If you are on the computer screen, restart your computer. If you are on the computer screen, restart your computer.
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01-12-2019 08:06 AM
When you go to install Windows, sometimes pressing F6 will open a Window allowing you to load drivers from a USB stick or other media. But this is nearly always used for SATA drivers in order to assist in installation.
As to installing them permanently, you need Windows running to do this.
I am a volunteer and I do not work for, nor represent, HP
01-12-2019 08:06 AM
When you go to install Windows, sometimes pressing F6 will open a Window allowing you to load drivers from a USB stick or other media. But this is nearly always used for SATA drivers in order to assist in installation.
As to installing them permanently, you need Windows running to do this.
I am a volunteer and I do not work for, nor represent, HP