HP prohibits using Windows 8.1 on their laptops.

GoldenHawaiian
Junior Member

08-23-2016, 04:49 PM

You've been using the laptop for six months and encountering a blue screen with error code 0x000001 while trying to install Windows 8.1. This suggests a potential hardware or driver issue that needs investigation.

GoldenHawaiian

08-23-2016, 04:49 PM #1

RamboPvPz
Member

08-23-2016, 08:37 PM

Yes, I can boot from the disc.

RamboPvPz

08-23-2016, 08:37 PM #2

Yes, I can boot from the disc.

Simon_303
Member

169

08-23-2016, 09:21 PM

What OS does the laptop currently have? Does it have Windows 8 and you are trying to do the 8.1 upgrade through the Store? Does it have Windows 7 currently and you are trying to install Windows 8.1 from disc/USB? What laptop is it? Model number, specifications?

Simon_303

08-23-2016, 09:21 PM #3

GC_Lewk
Member

219

08-25-2016, 10:49 AM

I'm trying to boot it via usb. Because I can't get into the OS itself, apperently there is nothing on the HDD atm It HAD Windows 8 I'm trying to get Windows 8.1 via usb. The HP Probook 430

GC_Lewk

08-25-2016, 10:49 AM #4

I'm trying to boot it via usb. Because I can't get into the OS itself, apperently there is nothing on the HDD atm It HAD Windows 8 I'm trying to get Windows 8.1 via usb. The HP Probook 430

frenero
Member

171

08-25-2016, 06:23 PM

I searched online and discovered a user on the HP forums who reported a successful installation after downloading and applying the specified BIOS update.

frenero

08-25-2016, 06:23 PM #5

I searched online and discovered a user on the HP forums who reported a successful installation after downloading and applying the specified BIOS update.

Mommola
Member

08-26-2016, 07:35 PM

The issue arises since you're using the installation media on a USB drive, yet it fails to load properly.

Mommola

08-26-2016, 07:35 PM #6

The issue arises since you're using the installation media on a USB drive, yet it fails to load properly.

ItsTimeBomb
Member

119

08-27-2016, 11:57 PM

What firmware are you referring to? For that software, you can install it in Windows by running the executable and adhering to the provided steps.

ItsTimeBomb

08-27-2016, 11:57 PM #7

What firmware are you referring to? For that software, you can install it in Windows by running the executable and adhering to the provided steps.

Pyrophorion
Member

197

08-28-2016, 01:10 AM

I’m either super confused or maybe too tipsy, but I don’t get what you’re talking about. I can’t save it to a USB, so I can’t do anything.

Pyrophorion

08-28-2016, 01:10 AM #8

I’m either super confused or maybe too tipsy, but I don’t get what you’re talking about. I can’t save it to a USB, so I can’t do anything.