? Article 2 (Final Revised): How to Install Windows 10 & 11 on HP Laptops

Covers HP 240 G7/G8/G9, HP EliteBook 840, HP ProBook series.
Written in simple English for IT engineers to guide end-users.

???? Part A: Preparation

1. Bootable USB ready → Use Article 1.
   
   

2. Backup important files (installation erases data).
   
   

3. Charge laptop (50% or more).
   
   

4. Internet is optional during setup (can skip).
   
   

???? Part B: Boot from USB

1. Insert bootable USB.
   
   

2. Restart laptop → press F9 repeatedly.
   
   

3. Choose USB Drive → press Enter.
   
   

???? Hint: If F9 doesn’t work → press Esc → F9 Boot Menu.

???? Part C: Windows Setup

1. Select Language, Time, Keyboard → Next.
   
   

2. Click Install Now.
   
   

3. If asked for Product Key:
   
   

• Enter key OR click I don’t have a product key.
  
  

Select Windows Pro (recommended).

Accept license → Next.

???? Part D: Installation Type

1. Select Custom: Install Windows only (advanced).
   
   

2. Delete old partitions (⚠️ erases all data).
   
   

3. Select Unallocated Space → Next.
   
   

???? Part E: Installation

1. Windows copies files (10–30 min).
   
   

2. System restarts.
   
   

3. Do not press any key when USB boots again.
   
   

???? Part F: First-Time Setup

1. Choose Region → Next.
   
   

2. Choose Keyboard → Next.
   
   

???? For Windows 10

• Click Skip when asked for network.
  
  

• You can create a local account directly.
  
  

???? For Windows 11

• Best Option (no Wi-Fi connected yet):
  
  

1. Click I don’t have internet → then Continue with limited setup.
   
   

If Wi-Fi was accidentally connected:

1. When you reach the Microsoft Account sign-in screen → press Shift + F10 (opens command prompt).
   
   

Type the following command and press Enter:

OOBE\BYPASSNRO

2.  

3. Laptop will restart and go back to network setup.
   
   

4. Now you will see “I don’t have internet” option → choose it.
   
   

5. Continue setup with Offline account.
   
   

• Then:
  
  

1. Enter Username + Password.
   
   

2. Set PIN (if asked).
   
   

3. Configure privacy settings → keep defaults.
   
   

✅ Windows installed with a local account (no Microsoft Account required).

???? Part G: Drivers & Updates

1. Open Settings → Update & Security → Windows Update → Install updates.
   
   

2. Download extra drivers (Wi-Fi, Audio, Display, Chipset) from:
   ???? https://support.hp.com
   
   

General Hints ????

• On HP laptops:
  
  

  • F9 = Boot Menu
    
    

  • F10 = BIOS Setup
    
    

• If installation keeps restarting → remove USB once setup begins.
  
  

• If performance is slow → update drivers + install Windows Updates.
  
  

• For Windows 11 TPM/Secure Boot issues → enable them in BIOS.
  
  

✅ This version now covers the Shift+F10 → OOBE\BYPASSNRO trick so engineers can bypass Microsoft Account screen even if Wi-Fi was connected by mistake.