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03-07-2017 02:57 PM
Hi @Aron2
Welcome to the HP Forums!
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I reviewed your post and I understand that you want to know the step by step procedure to install Windows 8 on your computer.
Don’t worry, I’d love to help!
Follow the steps in the below article and check if it helps.
Let me know how it goes and you have a good day ahead.
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The_Fossette
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03-11-2017 08:34 AM
Hi @Aron2
Thank you for posting back.
I instructions are same even if you want to install a retails copy of Windows. Instead of HP recovery media, use the windows installation disc/USB flash drive in which you have the windows.
Hope that answers your question.
To simply say thanks, please click the "Thumbs Up" button to give me a Kudos to appreciate my efforts to help. If this helps, please mark this as “Accepted Solution” as it will help several others with the same issue to get it resolved without hassles.
Take care!
Cheers!
The_Fossette
I am an HP Employee
