This document applies to HP workstations with Windows 8.1 or Windows 7.
Using the instructions in this document, install Windows 10 on your workstation that came with Windows 8.1 or Windows 7.
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caution:Back up all important data (such as personal files, photos, videos, documents, applications, software) before beginning to avoid any possibility of losing your data. See Backing Up Your Files (Windows 10, 8) for more information.
caution:Back up all important data (personal files, photos, videos, documents, applications, software, etc.) before beginning to avoid any possibility of losing your data. The original drivers and programs provided by HP (and any other software you installed) will no longer be available and must be reinstalled or replaced with Windows 10 compatible versions.
Requirement
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Minimum
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Recommended
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Processor
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1 gigahertz (GHz)
IA-32 or x64 architecture
Support for PAE, NX and SSE2
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x64 architecture
Second Level Address Translation (SLAT) support for Hyper-V
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Memory (RAM)
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IA-32: 1 GB
x64 edition: 2 GB
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4 GB
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Graphics Card
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Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver
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DirectX 10
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Display screen
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800 x 600 pixels
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1024 x 768 pixels (to access Windows Store)
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Input device
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Keyboard and mouse
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Multi-touch display
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Hard disk space
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16 GB for IA-32
20 GB for x64
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Same as minimum
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Other
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Internet connection
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caution:Back up all important data (such as personal files, photos, videos, documents, applications, software) before beginning to avoid any possibility of losing your data. See Backing Up Your Files (Windows 10, 8) for more information.
HP Workstations
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BIOS values and settings
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Z1
Z220 CMT
Z220 SFF
Z420
Z620
Z820
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Z440
Z640
Z840
ZBook Zoltar
ZBook 15u
ZBook 15
ZBook 17 G3
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note:The apps listed in the pop-up window vary depending on what you have installed.
caution:Back up all important data (such as personal files, photos, videos, documents, applications, software) before beginning to avoid any possibility of losing your data. See Backing Up Your Files (Windows 10, 8) for more information.
HP Workstations
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Windows 10 feature expectations
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The following computer models have BIOS and UEFI upgrades available that support advanced Windows 10 features:
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The following Windows 10 features require UEFI or GPT disk formatting:
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note:If you are prompted to supply the Windows 10 product key, type the product key, and then click Next.
note:If your computer has less than 128 GB of free hard drive space, you are prompted to connect a USB hard drive to continue with the installation. Use a blank USB hard drive 32 GB or larger. When the installation is complete, Windows 10 Upgrade copies the windows.old file to the USB hard drive. Keep this file on the USB hard drive. The file is required if you decide to Go Back to the previous operating system.
note:If you do not want to change what to keep, click Install to begin the installation.
note:During the install process, your computer restarts several times. Do not turn off your computer or interrupt the installation process.
note:If you have a Microsoft Account, use that account and password.
note:If you do not choose default apps at this step, you can manually configure the defaults after the installation completes.
note:If you are prompted to supply the Windows 10 product key, type the product key, and then click Next.
note:If your computer has less than 128 GB of free hard drive space, you are prompted to connect a USB drive to continue with the installation. Use a blank USB drive 32 GB or larger. When the installation is complete, Windows 10 Upgrade copies the windows.old file to the USB drive. Keep this file on the USB drive. The file is required if you decide to Go Back to the previous operating system.
note:Face authentication is not supported by the built-in webcam installed on the HP Z1 or HP Z1 G2 All-in-One Workstations.
note:The Go Back option is only available for 10 days after the installation of Windows 10. If you perform a disc cleanup, refresh, or reset in Windows 10, you do not have the option to go back. If you have deleted the windows.old file from your computer, you do not have the option to go back. If your installation required an external USB drive you must use the same drive to go back.
caution:Back up all important data (such as, but not limited to, files, photos, videos, documents, applications, software, email, etc.) before you begin the clean (custom) installation to avoid losing your data. Make sure you have the media, or another method, to reinstall all applications you have installed.
Requirement
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Minimum
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Recommended
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Processor
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1 gigahertz (GHz)
x64 architecture
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x64 architecture
Second Level Address Translation (SLAT) support for Hyper-V
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Memory (RAM)
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x64 edition: 2 GB
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4 GB
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Graphics Card
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Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver
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DirectX 10
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Display screen
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800 x 600 pixels
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1024 x 768 pixels (to access Windows Store)
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Input device
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Keyboard and mouse
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Multi-touch display
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Hard disk space
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20 GB
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Same as minimum
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Other
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Internet connection
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note:To perform a clean (custom) installation, you need to purchase a copy of Windows 10 from Microsoft.
caution:Back up all important data (personal files, photos, videos, documents, applications, software, etc.) before beginning a clean (custom) installation to avoid losing your data. Make sure you have the media, or another method, to reinstall any installed applications.
warning:Do not use the computer or disconnect the power until the BIOS update has completed by itself and the computer has restarted.
HP Workstations
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BIOS values and settings
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Z1
Z220 CMT
Z220 SFF
Z420
Z620
Z820
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Z440
Z640
Z840
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note:If the Windows 10 operating system is listed in the drop-down menu, the model computer is supported.
note:If the Windows 10 operating system is listed in the drop-down menu, the computer model is supported.
note:UEFI models - If you do not press a key when the Press any key to boot from CD or DVD message displays, the computer defaults to the legacy boot. You need to stop the installation, reboot the computer, reselect the UEFI boot device, and then press any key to boot from CD or DVD.
note:Allowing Legacy boot before installing Windows 10 prevents formatting the hard drive using GPT partitioning, which does not enable full-feature capability.
note:The wireless network option is not displayed if there is no wireless network detected in the area. You can set up the wireless network later after the installation completes.