Installation of windows 8.1 on HP Pavilion laptop with FREEDOS.

[Gia_Barb]

Having problems with the installation. Got the license code, went to microsoft.com and downloaded 'mediacreationtool' (using my old laptop) on a dvd. Inserted dvd. Went into the BIOS while booting, went to 'boot options' and 'enabled' dvd/cd rom drive. Also, under UEFI I moved the dvd/cd rom drive to highest position....saved and exited.

When I restart, the computer doesn't seem to know that it is supposed to boot via dvd.
Anyone any suggestions?
I'd appreciate simple steps, I am no IT person, sorry.

I need to get some sleep now, this created too much of a headache, maybe someone can help tomorrow

Barb

 

[popatim]

Press the F-key option during startup that corresponds to 'Select Boot Device' and then select the "UEFI: DVD" drive (as opposed to the plain DVD drive)

 

[Gia_Barb]

Press the F-key option during startup that corresponds to 'Select Boot Device' and then select the "UEFI: DVD" drive (as opposed to the plain DVD drive)

thanks for your suggestion but that doesn't show up as an option. Actually need to check back if something's off with the software I downloaded...

 

[popatim]

You need to run the media creation tool to actually make the install DVD.

First download the win8.1 iso from here. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/create-reset-refresh-media
Remember where you save it to.
Then run the media creation tool and point it to the iso you just downloaded and it will create a bootable windows install disk for you to use on the new computer. I would suggest making 2 or 3. I know I'm always misplacing them. LOL