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02-11-2024 08:51 AM - edited 02-11-2024 08:52 AM
Some older systems, it is possible to buy CD or DVD
Possibly the following company might have original release CDs
Click here and enter the name of your HP computer
You mentioned Windows 8.1. You can download the Pro or Home 8.1 here
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows8ISO
Use ShowKeyPlus from the Microsoft store to find your activation key.
Please provide the Product ID or Model name for better assistance. Preferably the full product ID including the characters after the # symbol. This code may be needed to find cloud recovery files.
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02-11-2024 07:26 PM
Most likely, this means that your drive is dead and all of the data on it is lost. Drive will likely need to be replaced. If it's out of warranty, I recommend taking it to a repair shop if you're unsure what you're doing. If it's in warranty, most likely HP will need to replace the drive.