Install Windows 8 on Pavilion 20

Hi
I have a Pavilion 20 that stuck on HP logo, so I need to reinstall Window 8.
How can I do it?

Repeatedly tap the F11 key when you start the computer, this will bring you to the recovery partition to do the Factory Restore.
If unable, use the recovery disks hopefully you created when you got the computer.
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For over a year I've been very happy with the performance of my hp-pavilion dm1-3200sd, but I'd like to make an upgrade to an SSD, because my netbook will then get more snappier!
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So (I think) that I have two choices right now:
- Copy the recovery partition to an USB flash-drive, install the SSD and then boot from USB and install Windows 7 to the SSD.
- Connect the SSD via USB to my laptop, then copy the recovery partition to my SSD. After that I install the SSD in my netbook, and then install Windows 7 to the SSD.
Is there a much better option out of the two stated above? Will these option bot work? And last but not least: after installing Windows 7, does it activate automatically?
I'd like to do install a fresh Windows 7, so there is no need to back up any programs, settings or documents.
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sojo972 wrote:
I have been searching the web extensively, without success, to find how to resolve this issue.
I recently installed Windows 7, 32 bit, on my wife's HP Pavilion dv6748us laptop. Now her internal microphone does not work.
Have gotten some "roadside" advice to use a Windows Vista driver; Have no idea what the driver is or how to get it.
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Hi:
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Here is the Vista 32 bit driver for the Conexant audio card:
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You're welcome mrchips108
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SOURCE: Windows installation not successful
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1. Product Name and Number
hp pavilion dv3z notebook pc
2. Operating System installed (if applicable)
windows 8
3. Any changes made to your system before the issue occurred
installed windows 8
when i installed windows 8 in my hp pavilion dv3z notebook pc, the quick launch button of volume is always red and the sound is mute....the driver for quick launch buttons and driver for sound is also up to date....can you please help me?
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When installing the audio driver, was it installed by following the prompts or in compatibility mode as outlined here?
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Hi:
Please click on the devices in the device manager. Then click on the details tab. In the properties drop down list, select the second item (Hardware ID's). Post the top string of characters you see for each device.
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****Disclaimer*****
HP doesn't recommend the installation of Windows 7 on a computer shipped with Windows 8, nor will it support the installation of Windows 7. HP may not provide Windows 7 drivers and suitable drivers may not be available for the hardware in the computer. Also, Windows 7 may not support some of the hardware or software features designed for the computer.
Make sure you create your HP Recovery Discs or USB Flash Recovery media before modifying or changing ANYTHING.
You will need to purchase a copy of Windows 7 with a vaild Microsoft COA and product key.
The screen shots below are from an HP 15t-j100 notebook computer... the options and configuration screens on your computer may differ.
You will need to DISABLE "Secure Boot" and ENABLE "Legacy Support" in the "BIOS Secure Boot configuration" on the settings page similar to what is shown below, before you can attempt to install Windows 7;
After saving the changes, the computer will request that you confirm the changes... Accept the changes by typing the four digit code and pressing the "ENTER" key.
If are you are installing from a USB stick and see a "Load Driver - a required CD/DVD drive device is missing" message, this is because "System Configuration" > "USB3.0 Config in Pre-Boot" is set to "Enabled". This must be set to "Auto". This should clear up the CD/DVD device missing.
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I suggest using Windows 7 SP1 for the best intallation experience. If you need Windows SP1, please see "How to Install Windows 7 Without the Disc" to download and create your own Windows 7 SP1 disc. If the DVD refuses to boot as UEFI, you may need to use a USB Flash drive (may require DISABLING "Fast Boot" in the BIOS) as the installation media. Please download the Windows 7 USB/DVD download tool to create a Windows 7 SP1 USB Flash drive. Please note that some computers may not recognize a valid UEFI enabled USB Flash drive if it is formated as NTFS and may require a FAT32 formatted USB Flash drive. You should be able to make a FAT32 formatted Windows 7 installation USB Flash drive using Rufus, UNetbootin, Universal USB Installer, or WiNToBootic. I like Rufus, as it has options for "GPT partition scheme for UEFI computer" and "FAT32".
From the top...
1) Turn on the computer and immediately start tapping the "ESC" key.
2) When the MENU comes up, press the "F10" key.
3) Navigate the BIOS to "System Configuration", "USB 3.0 Config in Pre-OS" and set to "Auto".
4) Navigate the BIOS to "System Configuration", "Boot Options" and set "Secure Boot" to "Disabled" and set "Legacy Support" to "Enabled".
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7) Let Windows 8 boot-up and place the Windows 7 SP1 media in the DVD drive or USB port, then log-off / shutdown.
8) Turn on the computer and immediately start tapping the "ESC" key.
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10) Select "Language", "Time / Currency", and "Keyboard" settings and then click "Next"
11) Click "Install Now"... check "Accept Terms" and click "Next". Click "Custom (Advanced)".
12) You may need to supply AMD SATA/RAID drivers at this time... Download AMD Chipset Drivers (Chipset / AHCI / USB 3.0)
13) Follow all prompts and answer all questions as needed. Enter a valid Windows 7 key when requested.
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If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
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then i tried the original driver from the HP drivers page and installed it.
usually when there is no sound, there would be a red X on the volume icon, but when i installed the original driver from the HP drivers page, there was no more red X.. Thinking that the sound was fixed, I tried to go on youtube and watch a video... i see the green bar moving up and down on the volume slide, but then i can't hear anything.
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Hi:
The motherboard drivers from this model should also work on yours.
DO NOT USE ANY BIOS OR FIRMWARE DOWNLOADS FROM THIS LINK
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PCI:
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