simplix will ask for a reboot a couple of times while installing the updates, then it does the disk cleanup automatically at the end. The whole process will take a while if you are using mechanical hard drive.
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I ordered two refurbished HP 8300 USFF PC's and received them on 12/24/2021.
I made my Forum Post to expedite installing W7 vs W10 that comes preinstalled.
I started at Noon and so far, both have failed with the same Post Code.
I looked up the Post Code, four short beeps.
Flashing failed (checksum error, corrupted image, etc.)
Unless someone has any idea how to get around this, I will need to return them.
I had called Tech Support from the Company that re-furbished them and reported the first unit.
The first Agent thought the problem was a loose component from shipping.
I then called Tech Support from the Company that re-furbished them and reported the second unit.
The second Agent thought the problem was a bad power cord.
I will repack them later this evening and return them unless I hear back from the Forum on any possible fixes.
Thank you for you patients with me.
Mike Lynch
I seriously doubt there's an issue with those refurbished HP Compaq Elite 8300 computers.
If they came with Windows 10, you should be able to re-do them with a clean install of Windows 7.
(Note: You didn't say how you're going to active Windows 7 afterwards)
It's my guess you're doing it incorrectly or there's an issue with the Windows 7 install media you're using.
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Convenience Rollup Update.
Convenience rollup update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
I never got the point where the PC would read the media!
I power them on and I get the following:
Post Code = Four Short Beeps and a Red Flashing Light!
Nada!
That's it!
That's all she wrote!
They will not read from the Install Media or the Hard Drive.
They do not respond to any "F" Keys.
I would return them and get a refund.
At this stage, I wouldnt buy those particular machines. ( I happen to have one as it happens ).
You already have the 8300 towers, is there a reason you want the sff versions?
I agree with you.
I will return them today.
The 8300 CMT's have a significant amount of capability.
When I purchased them, I thought I would be using that capability.
As it turned out, other than having it, I never needed or used it.
The USFF would have saved me space and would do everything I needed, and more.
A poor decision on my part.
Thanks again for the feedback.
There isnt anything to be gained by switching to the sff versions, unless there is absoultely no choice because of space.
But there are many limitations and annoyances with the sff versions.
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