hp slate 7 windows 8 version re install windows

[spursfan52]

hi i have a hp slate 7 that had windows 8 on it i stupidly upgraded to windows 10 but it slowed machine up to much the restore option has ended i created a windows 8 usb with rufus but when i reboot into usb efi it does not recognise my device as a bootable device any ideas how to go back to windows 8 is there a image of the origional OS

[sandytechy20]

@spursfan52

This is a great location to get assistance! I read your post and see that you want to reinstall windows 8 on your HP slate.

I would like to help you resolve this issue. 

• I made a research on this.
• Windows 8 image for HP Slate is not available.
• I request you to contact HP Phone support for further assistance on this.

If you feel I have answered your question and concerns,

Please mark this post as a solution accepted and Kudos would also be appreciated.

Cheers.

[spursfan52]

can i get into bios and change startup drive to usb so i can install my own windows 8 

[sandytechy20]

@spursfan52

Thanks for the reply.

I appreciate your time and effort.

You can perform Factory Reset on Your HP Slate 7.

Click here and follow the link to perform factory reset.

If the issue is resolved and you appreciate my help,

please click the "Accept as Solution" button and the "Thumbs Up".

Let me know how you make out.

Cheers.