The cheap exit is to get HP's issue of Windows for that machine. These are called "restore media" and in the USA run about 50 bucks on the high side and worth every penny. I no longer write how to fix up windows after the install beyond a "guide" as it's that rough today.
If cost is an issue, go install Linux.
Bob
Thanks to everyone who makes out time to read this.
I live in Nigeria, I just recently purchased a HP 15-r106ne laptop, with a freedos operating system.
I initially took it to the experts around here,and had them install Microsoft Windows 8 on the system.
After which I was told I had to make further payment to have them install drivers on the Computer.
For some reason the windows 8 just didn't seem to be working out ( I couldn't even assign a picture to my user account), so I returned it to them and had them install windows 7 instead....(which had to come with another re-installation of drivers).
Still things don't still seem very Ok , for example my bluetooth appears destined not to function... I plug in a headset yet my external speakers still talk.
I have complained and all they said is that "they couldn't do anything, because installing windows on freedos usually comes with a lot of problems "
So I want to ask... Please is this true? Because I'd always believed that the essence of Freedos was to give you the freedom to choose your preferred operating system.
And what should I do please.
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