Windows 10 is terrible! Installation on this HP 14-CM0012NR keeps going.
Windows 10 is terrible! Installation on this HP 14-CM0012NR keeps going.
A 2018 laptop with a slower CPU compared to a 2009 model. Just because it’s affordable and labeled "Windows 10 compatible" doesn’t guarantee optimal performance. You spent $180 in 2018 for 2008-level specs, except possibly battery life. The main problem isn’t the OS compatibility—it’s the budget and speed of this device you bought. At least it runs Windows 7...?
you can upgrade with an HHD and extra RAM, but if I can't get past the setup with Windows 10 I won’t try it. again, you guys missed the main point of this post—it’s not about a high-end laptop, just a basic one. i understood that from the start. i just needed something to watch anime and play simple games.
It comes with which operating system? If Windows 10 isn't available, take the laptop to HP and have them install it. If they refuse, you might be left with the frustration of finding the Windows 10 logo printed in the box. Consider purchasing a budget Windows 10 OEM key for around $10.
the issue involved an OS that was meant to be already present—it showed Windows 10 Home installed. There might have been a problem with the installation of Windows 10, possibly missing drivers or setup steps. If the drive was blank, it could indicate a returned or refurbished unit. For more details, refer to the HP support document at the provided link.
It’s the same old machine from 2009 that barely meets Windows 10’s specs. Running Windows 10 smoothly won’t happen unless it has sufficient storage. Just because the product lists Windows 10 and HP added it doesn’t guarantee proper performance. They likely used outdated hardware, installed Windows 10 hastily, and sold it for a profit. A brand-new Windows 10 laptop for $180 sounds suspiciously cheap. If it’s that good, something’s definitely off.
Are you using GPT or MBR for the 32GB storage? You should: 1. Build the Windows installation with GPT (choose GPT partition scheme in Rufus) 2. Enable UEFI boot in BIOS 3. Pick GPT partition table when choosing Windows HDD format 4. Format the drive and set up Windows. It seems you likely installed an MBR drive with UEFI enabled, so it may restart because the bootloader wasn't found.
They seem completely out of the loop. I’m struggling to keep up because the screen keeps repeating everything over and over. Are you sure everyone understands what I’m saying?