Install win 7 on hp 260 - p026

[natchezjohn]

I failed to add that I copied the windows 7 partition from my old pc to an external (usb 2.0 connected)and it booted right to it on the old pc BUT it would NOT boot on the new PC.

 

[natchezjohn]

Unfortunately some OEM comps have been made W7 INCOMPATIBLE.

Roy

That may very well be my problem

 

[natchezjohn]

It's official

Windows 7 will NOT run on hp 260-p026. I have an external IDE drive drive with a working Win 7 dual booted with Linux Mint 17.3. I hooked it up - Linux works FINE, Windows 7 will NOT load. THERE YOU HAVE IT!!