Trouble erasing Win 8 from hp laptop

[Rider113]

I want to thank everyone that has chimed in and offered their help. Its proving to be more than I want to take a chance on and possibly foul up my computer beyond reasonable repair. This is deeper than I want to go. I'm going to turn the headache over to qualified shop. Thank you again, you have been very generous with your time and knowledge. I wish all of you all the best in life.

 

[Britton30]

That sounds very monopolistic to me. I'm not at all surprised though.

 

[icy00]

Hi Rider113

I always use Bootit Bare Metal , if you install it onto a cd, You will be able to delete any partition, hidden or not ,
i also use UEFI bios and boot onto a solid state and do not have problems
Mayby this will help

 

[Rider113]

It probably would if I knew more about what is needed to done to switch this thing over...thanks