Was done with a set of DVDs that I made when I unpacked the laptop. Later we moved similar PCs to Windows 10 since that was a nice step forward and the recovery media is easy to make with Microsoft's Media Creation kit.
It sounds like you got 6 years without preparing for the usual PC crash. This is how most find out they forgot to make media or do a full backup.
So, exits? Install Linux if you just need to get on the web, do documents, etc.
Or order up Windows.
My HP laptop hard drive crashed ,G42 with OS Windows Home basic ,7 64 bits had crashed
and I installed window 7 prof 32 bits ,since recovery for my laptop isn't available.
But some of my devices like webcam, sound recorder and wi-fi are not working.
I had purchased my laptop in Oct 2010.When I contacted HP, they told me that they are unable to provide me with an RCD,
since my laptop is outdated. Is there anyway to fix this issue?

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