Windows 10: HP Stream and Windows and Ubuntu

Hello! I have an HP Stream and it had Windows 10 installed. The owner of the laptop wanted me to reset it to factory settings. When I tried, I got a message telling me there was not enough room, to go make room and try again. I uninstalled all 3rd party apps and tried again. Still got the message. I uninstalled Microsoft games and tried again. Still got the message. I deleted and uninstalled until I was down to just Windows 10, knowing I was going to reset it and clean the whole thing. Still got the message. It said it still needed 3 gb and I was at a loss on where I was going to get it.

During my frenzied deleting session, I must have deleted something important. :/ It would not boot on its' own. So, I have Xtra-PC and had yet to try it so I did. It worked however, it has Linux programming, which I am not familiar with.

I went to the Microsoft website on my computer and downloaded the Media Creation Tool to an external drive. Once that was done I changed the boot order in the BIOS of the Stream and it booted to the setup portion of Windows. However, I didn't get far. I get a message saying the partitions on the Stream are GPT or something like that, and Windows couldn't load. I couldn't format the partitions from there. I tried going in with a command prompt and couldn't figure out what parameters were needed to format. After messing around with the BIOS some more, I went back into the setup of Windows and this time I was allowed to format the partitions. I formatted the primary one. When I hit next to go on, it said the format was done with FAT 32 and it has to be NTSF so why didn't it give me an option of which system to use? Anyway, that's when I went into DOS with a command prompt and tried to format it from there. But I couldn't because of the parameters.

Then I read where I could go to where the ISO is and right click on it and mount it and what not. But I guess what I downloaded was not the ISO but something else. There is no ISO file. So, I decided to try to start the program from the setup.exe file in the stuff I downloaded. Remember, the only way I was able to actually get into the laptop was with the Xtra-PC. Apparently Ubuntu doesn't play well with exe files.

I have tried repairing the laptop. I have tried system restore and then recovery. I keep hitting a brick wall with everything I do. I think I need to know how to convert the partition to the correct format, the MBR or whatever, and which partition do I use? I have a primary, a recovery, and one other one when I attempt to install Windows through the Media Creation. When I went in with the command prompt, it only showed me 2 disks through diskpart and when I tried to convert either one, it said virtual disks were not convertible. Why did it not show me the hard drive of the Stream?

If someone can tell me an easier way to go about all of this, I am all ears.

Thank you!

:)

 

hp stream 11's touchpad not working

Hi Bradt,


Thank you for bringing up your query on Microsoft Community.

Apologize for the difficulties that you're experiencing in Windows 10.

Please be assured that we will do our best to help you.



This might have occurred due to incompatible\ corrupted driver.

Let us try the following steps, and check if it helps.



Step 1: Run the Hardware and Devices
troubleshooter.

Hardware and Devices troubleshooter checks for common problems and makes sure that any new device or hardware connected to your PC is installed correctly.

• Type troubleshooting in the search bar.
• Select Troubleshooting.
• Select View all on the top left corner.
• Click on Hardware and Devices.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.

Step 2: Let us try to download and install the latest chipset driver from the computer manufacturer website and check if it helps.



A chipset driver is a type of driver that refers to what is needed for a computer operating system to work with and recognize the devices connected to the computer.



You may also, try the steps suggested by Edward Shockley (replied on January 1, 2016)
in the following thread:

Touchpad not working, or found HP stream 11

Touchpad not working, or found HP stream 11

Hope it helps.



Let us know the status, we are glad to assist you further.

 

Networking issue - Windows and Ubuntu


Went on a short trip, took my Windows 10 laptop, turned off the Ubuntu computer and my wife's Windows 10 computer. When I returned, I turned everything back on and nether Windows computer could see the Ubuntu 16.04 LTS computer. On the Ubuntu computer, Files/Network clicking on Windows Network received "Unable to access location - Failed to retrieve share list from server: No such file or directory" error. Both Windows computers were able to use the Ubuntu before the trip.

Any suggestions?

 

HP Launches the Stream Series Low-Cost Notebooks and Tablets

HP today expanded the innovative HP Stream line-up of thin and light Windows products that leverage the cloud and make it easy to work and play from more places with the addition of two new notebook PCs and two new tablets.

"Today's consumers demand mobile products that fit their personal style and allow them to work and play wherever they are," said Mike Nash, vice president, Product Management, Consumer Personal Systems, HP. "The HP Stream products announced today hit the mark with sleek design, portability, access to free cloud storage, and the familiarity of Windows and Office 365."









A NEW kind of notebook PC -- HP Stream
The innovative HP Stream is a new kind of Windows notebook PC that provides unsurpassed value in a thin and light package, and includes value-added services with free cloud storage for instant access and sharing of content with 1 TB of Microsoft OneDrive for one year; Office 365 Personal for one year(2) to edit, share or collaborate in real-time; and a $25 gift card in the box to use for anything from the Microsoft Store such as apps, videos, or XBOX games. The HP Stream 13.3" includes an optional 200 MB of free 4G data each month with no annual contract for the life of the device.

In the past customers have had to choose between expensive thin and light or less expensive PCs that were typically thicker and heavier. HP Stream customers can enjoy the best of both worlds in a thin, light and affordable notebook PC with the power for most every day computing tasks.

Customers can enjoy entertainment in high-definition (HD) with an 11.6" HD display or 13.3" HD optional touch display,(5) while the innovative fanless design with high efficiency Intel Celeron processor and 32 GB of eMMC flash memory allows for quiet, cool operation and quick file recall. Stunning colors and stylish gradient design available in Orchid Magenta and Horizon Blue are sure to turn heads.

The HP Stream portfolio also includes the recently announced 14-inch HP Stream notebook. Sleek design, value-added cloud services and long battery life make the HP Stream an attractive mobile device for on-the-go customers.

Stay connected and do more with HP Stream Tablets
The HP Stream 7 and HP Stream 8 Windows tablets keep customers connected to work, friends and content all at an exceptional value. The cloud-connected, Intel-powered 7" and 8" tablets include one year of Office 365 Personal and 60 minutes of Skype each month, 1 TB of Microsoft OneDrive storage for one year,(1) and a full Windows 8.1 experience. The HP Stream 8 tablet includes an optional 200 MB of free 4G data each month with no annual contract for the life of the device.

Customers can fully personalize their tablet with Start screen, live tiles and a dynamic lock screen and with multi-user support built-in, sharing the tablet between users is easy.

HP Connected apps aggregates customers' digital content in one place
Easily share, create and play with the HP Connected suite of apps included on HP Stream notebooks and tablets. HP Connected apps combine customers' digital content including photos, music, and apps -- all in one place, and make it easier to enjoy music, photos and digital files from multiple sources in a convenient way.

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• Access files across multiple platforms from PCs to tablets and smartphones to online services in one place with HP Connected Drive.

Pricing and Availability
The HP Stream products announced today are expected to be available in the United States beginning in November at www.hpshopping.com and select retailers.

The HP Stream 11.6"diagonal starts at $199.99.
The HP Stream 13.3" diagonal starts at $229.99.
The HP Stream 7 Tablet starts at $99.99.
The HP Stream 8 Tablet starts at $149.99.