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03-28-2018 01:03 PM
Hi.
I'm having problems to upgrade Windows 10 since January of this year (2018).
Windows start downloading its upgrade packs, prompt me to reboot,
but nothing of that blue screen saying "Updating system (...) Do not power off."
neither during shutdown, nor in boot up process.
I already used the Upgrade Wizard to fix it up, I already cleaned manually the
upgrade files cache manually (Safe Mode on, surely), but... **bleep**! Nothing!
You, HP, would push me to Microsoft saying "It's Windows problem"? Will you really do it?
But sometime I saw the Intel network driver trying to update itself but It got unsuccesful.
So, It's Yours problem, Microsoft problem or Intel?
I'm surfing cool on the net right now, so that I couldn't be writing to you through a defective notebook.
I hope you guys can solve my issue. You guys proofed to be responsive many times in the past.
Best regards.
RV_Perim
03-28-2018 01:09 PM
Hello,
Please try this link i hop your issue will be Resolve
HP Notebook PCs - Installing Windows 10
- Make sure to back up your important files.
CAUTION:
You should always back up all important data (such as personal files, photos, videos, documents, applications, software) before beginning to avoid any possibility of losing your data. See Backing Up Your Files (Windows 10, 😎 for more information. - HP provides installation instructions, compatible software, and updated drivers for most computers sold after August 2013.
- If you purchased your computer prior to August 2013, HP has not tested or developed drivers for your computer model. Some features might not work, or the installation might not be successful.
- Make sure you have installed the latest version of drivers for your Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 product using HP Support Assistant, or download them from HP Customer Support.
- Update your antivirus software and the antivirus definitions before installing Windows 10. Set the antivirus application to update automatically. Go to the antivirus software manufacturer website for more information.
- If your computer hard drive is encrypted using HP ProtectTools or other security applications, you must decrypt the hard drive before starting the installation.
- If you seek support assistance from HP after the installation, HP technical support might request that the original Windows operating system be restored to verify product functionality. If your computer is sent to service for repairs after installing Windows 10, your computer could be re-imaged with the original Windows operating system and Windows 10 removed. After repairs are made, you can reinstall Windows 10. Be sure to remember your Microsoft account login and password. To reset your password, see HP Guided Solution - Unable to Log in to Windows.
- With Windows 10 installed you automatically receive updates and security fixes from Microsoft. You cannot opt out of this service.
- If you want to restore the original operating system, it is best to obtain HP recovery media before you install Windows 10. To learn how to create recovery media, see Obtaining HP Recovery Discs or an HP USB Recovery Drive.
- Not all Windows 10 features are available on all computers. Your particular experience with Windows 10 is determined by the capabilities of your computer.
- Apps are sold separately.
- Software designed for Windows 8.1, or earlier operating systems, might not work after installing Windows 10.
- If you installed third-party software after purchasing your HP computer, you should verify that it is supported in Windows 10 by contacting the software vendor.
- Some graphics hardware does not support the new WDDM 2.0 driver design. While the graphics should work on Windows 10, the computer does not benefit from the performance improvements available to graphics that support WDDM 2.0.
- You might not be able to view DVD movies after installing Windows 10. If you currently use a DVD codec to play DVD movies, such as the encoder that comes with Windows 7 Professional, this encoder might not be available in Windows 10. To continue to play DVDs after you install Windows 10, install a new media player app from the Windows Store or another trusted source.
- Windows Media Center does not work after installing Windows 10. It is removed during the installation and cannot be installed afterwards.
- For computers with available storage of 128 GB or less, the installation might require you to provide a USB hard drive (32 GB or larger). HP does not recommend using an SD card.SD card slots might not work after installing Windows 10. For this reason it is recommended to use only USB or microUSB external storage, not an SD card, as Windows 10 installation media.
- Microsoft includes a free voice recorder app in Windows 10 to record your interviews, classes, business meetings, and voice notes. This application might not work as expected on all machines. If recording functionality is missing on your device, check Windows Update for the latest driver.
- Face authentication requires specific hardware such as an infrared (IR) camera. If the computer does not have this hardware installed, the option to set up face authentication in the Settings app is not available.
- Fingerprint authentication can be set up in the Settings app for computers that have swipe or scan fingerprint readers. If the option to set up fingerprint reader in the Settings app is not available, you might need to upgrade the security software on your computer. In Windows 10, download and install the latest HP SimplePass or Digital Persona software. If you are using security software from another manufacturer, check with the manufacturer of that software.
- The Cortana personal assistant feature uses specific hardware such as a microphone, speakers, GPS and an Internet connection. The microphone in your computer might need to be configured to work with Cortana and results vary based on the specific microphone. Cortana might not be available in all countries/regions.
- In Windows 10, Wireless Display (Miracast) might not connect to an external display or might lose connection. Updated video and wireless drivers are required to enable the functionality. Check Windows Update for the latest drivers and install them when they are available.
- Microsoft Refresh and Reset might not correctly restore drivers and customizations specific to your HP system. You should only use HP Recovery Manager to restore the factory image, or Go Back to return to Windows 8.1. After Go Back is expired, use HP Recovery Manager (if available) and re-install Windows 10 if a recovery is needed.
- Multi-finger Precision Touchpad, a new Windows 10 feature, provides high-precision pointer input and new gesture functionality. Your computer does not support the hardware requirement for Multi-finger Precision Touchpad. This feature requires specific hardware to function in Windows 10. In Windows 10 your touchpad will still work properly.
- Computers configured with Intel Broadwell (Intel Core i3-5xxx, Core i5-5xxx, Core i7-5xxx; Pentium 38xx, Celeron 37xx/32xx) or Haswell (Intel Core i3-4xxx, i5-4xxx, i7-4xxx; Pentium 35xx, Celeron 29xx) processors and 32-bit versions of Windows 8.1 are not capable of installing to Windows 10 32-bit using the Windows Upgrade tool. To install Windows 10 64-bit, purchase Windows 10 64-bit from Microsoft and perform a clean install of Windows 10 64-bit from the Microsoft download site. In some cases HP might not provide compatible software and updated drivers for your model.
- Some computers with IDT audio controllers might not have full functionality after installing Windows 10. The Windows 10 driver provides audio for the computer, but some features do not work.
- On 2-in-1, x360 and convertible notebooks, the continuum feature in Windows 10 might not automatically detect when the computer is in tablet or desktop mode. You can manually switch between modes in the action center.
- Some computers do not support DirectX 12. You might not be able to use some new features in the XBOX app or use applications that require DirectX 12.
Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
Processor | 1 gigahertz (GHz) IA-32 or x64 architecture Support for PAE, NX and SSE2 | x64 architecture Second Level Address Translation (SLAT) support for Hyper-V |
Memory (RAM) | IA-32: 1 GB x64 edition: 2 GB | 4 GB |
Graphics Card | Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver | DirectX 10 |
Display screen | 800 x 600 pixels | 1024 x 768 pixels (to access Windows Store) |
Input device | Keyboard and mouse | Multi-touch display |
Hard disk space | 16 GB for IA-32 20 GB for x64 | Same as minimum |
Other | Internet connection |
- If you have not already done so, create a set of Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 system recovery discs or save a recovery image to a USB storage device. If a problem occurs during the installation process, you can use HP System Recovery to return your computer back to its original software configuration. To create your recovery solution, see Obtaining HP Recovery Discs or an HP USB Recovery Drive.
- You can use File History to back up your files and transfer them to Windows 10. To create a backup of your files, see Backing Up Your Files (Windows 10, 😎.
NOTE:You can run Media Creation Tool and create the Windows installation media on any computer.
- Click Download tool now.
- Click Open, Save, or Run in any windows that display to download the tool to your computer.
- Double-click the MediaCreationTool.exe file in the browser downloads bar or in the Downloads folder on the computer to launch the installation.
- Accept the license terms.Figure : Accepting the license terms
- Select Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC, and then click Next.Figure : Selecting Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC
- Select the language, edition, and architecture (64-bit or 32-bit) for the Windows 10 installation, and then click Next.Figure : Selecting language, edition, and architecture
- Insert a blank USB drive (16 GB or larger is recommended), select USB flash drive, and then click Next.
NOTE:
If you prefer, you can insert a blank DVD, select ISO file, and then click Next. Installation from ISO media is for advanced users.Figure : Choosing USB flash drive - Select the USB flash drive, and then click Next.Figure : Clicking Next
- After the Media Creation Tool finishes creating the installation USB drive, click Finish.Figure : Clicking Finish
NOTE:If you are prompted to supply the Windows 10 product key, type the product key, and then click Next.
NOTE:If your computer has less than 128 GB of free hard drive space, you are prompted to connect a USB hard drive to continue with the installation. Use a blank USB hard drive 32 GB or larger. When the installation is complete, Windows 10 Upgrade copies the windows.old file to the USB hard drive. Keep this file on the USB hard drive. The file is required if you decide to Go Back to the previous operating system.
- Insert the Windows installation USB drive into the computer.
NOTE:
If you created an installation DVD using an ISO file, insert the DVD, and then install Windows 10. - Open the USB drive in File Explorer, and then double-click the setup file.If a User Account Control window displays, click Yes.
- When the Get important updates window opens, select Download and install updates (recommended), and then click Next.Figure : Selecting Download and install updates (recommended)
- Accept the license terms.Figure : Accepting the license terms
- In the Choose what to keep window, select what you want to keep, and then click Next.
- Keep personal files and apps: Keeps all your personal files, settings, and apps.
- Keep personal files only: Keeps your personal files, but no settings or apps.
- Nothing: Keeps nothing and erases all data.
Figure : Choose what to keep window with Keep personal files and apps selected - In the Ready to install window, click Install.The installation begins.During the installation process, your computer restarts several times. Do not turn off your computer or interrupt the installation process. If the sign-in window displays, sign in to your account.
- If you chose Keep personal files and apps, the desktop opens when the installation completes.
- If you chose Keep personal files only, the desktop opens when the installation completes.
- If you chose Keep nothing, continue to the next step after the installation completes to set up Windows 10.
Figure : Clicking Install
- When the Cortana introductory screen displays, you can choose to use Cortana voice recognition (if your computer has a working microphone) or your keyboard and mouse to complete the setup.If you do not want to use Cortana voice recognition, click the speaker icon in the lower right corner, and then mute the volume.Figure : Cortana introductory screen
- When the Let's start with region. Is this right? screen displays, select your region, and then click Yes.
- When the Is this the right keyboard layout? screen displays, select your keyboard layout, and then click Yes.
- When the Want to add a second keyboard layout? screen displays, select Add layout and follow the on-screen instructions to add another keyboard layout, or select Skip to continue without a second keyboard layout.
- When the Let's connect you to a network screen displays, select the network you want to connect to, and then click Connect and type your network user name and password, or click Skip for now to continue without connecting to a network.
- On the Sign in with Microsoft screen, type your email, phone, or Skype name in the text field, or create an account, and then click Next.Figure : Signing in with your Microsoft account
- Type your password in the text field, and then click Next.If you see a Call us overprotective screen requesting an additional method of account verification, select the way you want to verify the account, and then click Next.Figure : Typing your Microsoft account password
- Read the options displayed on each screen, select the options you want, and then follow the on-screen instructions to continue.
- When the Choose privacy settings for your device screen displays, select the options you want, and then click Accept.The installation completes, and the desktop opens.Figure : Choosing privacy settings for your device
- Click Start
, and then click Settings
.
- Click Accounts.
- Select Sign-in options.
- Under Windows Hello, options for face, fingerprint, or iris display if your computer has the fingerprint reader or camera to support the feature.
- Connect to the Internet if your computer is not already connected.
- Install the latest updates from Windows Update.
- Sign in to the Windows Store and update any Windows apps.
- Install HP Support Assistant. HP Support Assistant scans your computer and automatically detects and installs the latest software drivers available from HP. Go to HP Support Assistant to download and install HP Support Assistant for Windows 10.
- Install updated video drivers. For the best viewing experience, download and install the latest graphics drivers for your computer. Go to HP Customer Support, select Software and Drivers, and then enter your computer model number. Download and install the Windows 10 video drivers for your computer.
- Install updated wireless network drivers and wireless button software. The wireless button on your computer should sync with Windows Airplane Mode when the required software is installed. Go to support.hp.com and install the latest BIOS for your computer if you have not already done so. Then install the latest wireless and Bluetooth drivers. Finally, install the HP Wireless Button softpaq.
- Install updated audio drivers. Audio from your speakers and headphones should work properly after Windows 10 is installed, but to get the most from your audio system, install the latest HP audio drivers.
- Install updated touchpad drivers. The touchpad should work properly after Windows 10 is installed, but installing the Windows 10 touchpad driver allows you to use edge swipe features from the touchpad to switch between open applications and other useful functions.
- Resolve any printer issues. After installing Windows 10, if your printer does not work as expected or encounters a problem, see Using Print and Scan Doctor for Windows to Help Resolve Printer Issues .
- Learn how to use Windows 10. Read the HP support document Understanding and Using Windows 10 Features to learn new Windows 10 features, the apps that come with Windows 10, and much more.
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03-28-2018 01:16 PM
sorry for you issue i throught having problems to upgrade Windows 10 so i will the soulation
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03-28-2018 01:32 PM
Man, I can't accept this solution. Thanks anyway.
I don't have any optical drive or media and I gained this notebook
from my aunt that lives in NY. It came with no product key.
(I know some Hiren's CD tool can unveil this number to me. I already took a look.)
Even in papers and guides It came in reduced quantity, no boxes... etc.
Doesn't there's some kind of tool to force/fix upgrade?
My Windows is screaming to be updated.