New hard drive... Re-install Windows?
Hello
I own as a HP Pavilion dv6830us laptop w / Windows Vista Home Premium bought a few years ago. The hard drive has failed recently. I just bought a new hard drive. How would I re - install the OS if the original hard drive is broken?
Thank you!
Hello
You can order a set of replacement recovery disks using the link below and use them to reinstall Vista on the new HARD drive.
If you have a problem with this link, order them directly from HP.
If you live in the United States, contact HP here.
If you are in another part of the world, begin here.
Kind regards
DP - K
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