Start-up in Boot menu

Insert the bootable USB stick with Windows 10 installation. Make sure the laptop is off. After it is completely shut, press the power button and repeatedly press the F9 key to enter the boot menu.

When entering the boot menu, choose for UEFI – VENDOR/TYPE USB STICK (See example picture below)

Manually install Windows 10

Windows 10 setup is starting. Set the Time and currently format to the correct country.

Click on Install now.

Accept the license terms.

Choose for Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)

Remove all the partitions by deleting them.

Install Windows 10 on the Unallocated Space by clicking Next.

Installation is starting.

After the installation is completed the laptop will reboot automatically.

Install drivers from the HP Driver pack

When the first screen of the Windows 10 OOBE (See picture below) is visible, press the Windows Flag+E keyboard combination. ( If this is not working, press SHIFT+F10 and type in the command prompt: Explorer )


Windows 10 OOBE.

This will open Windows Explorer.

Browse to the USB Stick (D:\) And open it. (Plug-in a USB mouse if touchpad isn’t working)

Open the drivers folder.

Double click on the DriversInstal_xxxxx.bat file. (xxxxx is the laptop model, check on the bottom of the laptop which model and then choose the correct .bat file)

Click Yes to confirm.

The drivers will be installing now.

When the driver installation is completed, the PowerShell window will disappear.

Close all open windows.

Move on with the following instruction: Windows 10 or 11 Enrolment (brill.com)