Downgrade back to windows 8

MelwynMJV

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Hi Everyone

I was wondering if anyone could help me out. I recently updated my windows 8 hp laptop to 8.1 and since then I have been having problems. First the update did not install properly and i had to reformat the laptop and do a clean install. After this I found that the graphics adapter driver is not getting installed. Have checked in with HP support forums and have not been able to get a solution. I would like to go back to windows 8. But the problem is that I have no windows 8 media for installation. Can anyone tell me where to get one for windows 8 single language??
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1 single language
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 15-n003tx
    CPU
    1.6 GHz Intel Core i5-4200U
    Memory
    4 GB 1600 MHz DDR3L
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon HD 8670M

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro Prieview x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    MacBook Pro Core2Duo
    CPU
    T7600
    Memory
    3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon X1600
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Internal
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 800
    Hard Drives
    40GB
    Keyboard
    Apple
    Mouse
    Apple
    Internet Speed
    Varies
    Browser
    Various
    Antivirus
    Defender
If it's a brand-name Notebook there should be a partition on it, sometimes hidden, that contains the files needed to reset it back to its as-shipped condition, check your documentation or visit the maker's site to determine how to do it. Just be sure to save any of your data to other media first or you will lose it.
 

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System One

  • OS
    WinXP, WinVista, Win7, Win8.1, Win10, Linux Mint 20
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    2 Customs and 12 OEM/Brands
    CPU
    AMD and Intel
If it's a brand-name Notebook there should be a partition on it, sometimes hidden, that contains the files needed to reset it back to its as-shipped condition, check your documentation or visit the maker's site to determine how to do it. Just be sure to save any of your data to other media first or you will lose it.

I think its too late for that since he clean installed?

I would go to the manufactures support website look up your exact model and you'll find a path and procedure to upgrade to 8.1. Since you have Clean installed that won't be helpful. That same location will have a download section for all the drivers you need to download and install for your computer to work correctly. Some of your hardware needs specific driver for 8.1 to work correctly mainly Wi-Fi and Bluetooth every model is different but you'll be quite happy once you get these upgraded drivers installed.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro MC
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus G75VW / Z97 Pro
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3610QM / I7-4790K
    Motherboard
    Z97 Pro
    Memory
    16 GB Hyundai HTM315156CFR8C-PB PC3-12800
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M (GF114M)
    Sound Card
    VIA 6.0.10.1600
    Screen Resolution
    1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 Pro 256, Samsung 850 Pro 1TB
    Internet Speed
    30 down 3 up
    Browser
    Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    NIS and Malwarebytes
@AdamF, I did see the post.... but it doesnt help me.
@Berton, have performed clean install so i dont think reset is possible.
@Clintlgm, I have downloaded the driver from the hp site itself.. but it doesnt work. The error msg that appears is "Application Install: install package failure!"

Thank you all for the very prompt replies. Dint expect so fast.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1 single language
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 15-n003tx
    CPU
    1.6 GHz Intel Core i5-4200U
    Memory
    4 GB 1600 MHz DDR3L
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon HD 8670M
@AdamF: Have updated system specs!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1 single language
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 15-n003tx
    CPU
    1.6 GHz Intel Core i5-4200U
    Memory
    4 GB 1600 MHz DDR3L
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon HD 8670M

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro Prieview x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    MacBook Pro Core2Duo
    CPU
    T7600
    Memory
    3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon X1600
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Internal
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 800
    Hard Drives
    40GB
    Keyboard
    Apple
    Mouse
    Apple
    Internet Speed
    Varies
    Browser
    Various
    Antivirus
    Defender
@AdamF, I did see the post.... but it doesnt help me.
@Berton, have performed clean install so i dont think reset is possible.
@Clintlgm, I have downloaded the driver from the hp site itself.. but it doesnt work. The error msg that appears is "Application Install: install package failure!"

Thank you all for the very prompt replies. Dint expect so fast.

Change your video driver to the Standard MS Basic, then uninstalled what ever video driver that you have installed. reboot and try your updated for Win 8.1 Video driver package.
Change Video Driver 1.png
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro MC
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus G75VW / Z97 Pro
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3610QM / I7-4790K
    Motherboard
    Z97 Pro
    Memory
    16 GB Hyundai HTM315156CFR8C-PB PC3-12800
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M (GF114M)
    Sound Card
    VIA 6.0.10.1600
    Screen Resolution
    1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 Pro 256, Samsung 850 Pro 1TB
    Internet Speed
    30 down 3 up
    Browser
    Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    NIS and Malwarebytes

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1.1 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway
    CPU
    AMD K140 Cores 2 Threads 2 Name AMD K140 Package Socket FT1 BGA Technology 40nm
    Motherboard
    Manufacturer Gateway Model SX2110G (P0)
    Memory
    Type DDR3 Size 8192 MBytes DRAM Frequency 532.3 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    AMD High Definition Audio Device Realtek High Definition Audio USB Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Name 1950W on AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x76
    Screen Resolution
    Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x768 pixels
    Hard Drives
    AMD K140
    Cores 2
    Threads 2
    Name AMD K140
    Package Socket FT1 BGA
    Technology 40nm
    Specification AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon HD Graphics
    Family F
    Extended Family 14
    Model 2
    Extended Model 2
    Stepping 0
    Revision ON-C0
    Instruction
    Browser
    Opera 24.0
    Antivirus
    Avast Internet Security
@AdamF, Done!
@Clintlgm, Ill try this out and get back asap!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1 single language
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 15-n003tx
    CPU
    1.6 GHz Intel Core i5-4200U
    Memory
    4 GB 1600 MHz DDR3L
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon HD 8670M
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