HP, officially known as Hewlett-Packard, HP offers multiple series of desktops and laptops designed for different needs and user preferences. Some popular series include the HP Pavilion (consumer-focused laptops and desktops), HP Envy (premium and high-performance consumer devices), and HP EliteBook (business laptops known for durability and security features). HP is also well-known for its printer products, including inkjet and laser printers for both home and business use. The company also offers 3D printing solutions and imaging products such as scanners and digital cameras.
HP PCs were manufactured with the following model specific families.
HP, EliteBook, Pavilion, All-in-One, Armada, Biscotti, Business, Communication, Concerto, Contura, Deskpro, Desktop, EliteBook, Mini-note, Mobile, Notebook, OmniBook, Pavilion, Presario, ProBook, ProLiant, ProSignia, Special, Tablet, TouchSmart, Zhan and many others.
This recovery image software is designed exclusively for the HP Universal Generic pc and is not suitable for any other system. Our recovery software ID OEM HP Universal Generic : Image ID Universal Generic10101.
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The following hardware and software was used in the construction of the HP Universal Generic :
The Universal Generic is a 64 bit pc and can natively run any 64 bit operating system.
The 64 bit CPU can also run a 32 bit x86 operating system using built in hardware emulation.
The HP universal generic pc recovery disk set.
Some original operating systems are old, like really old! Windows® XP was originally released on October 25 2001, making it very close to 25 years old. So in some cases an OEM beta recovery disk from HP® could originally of been published over 25 years ago. This date would obviously depend on the manufacturing date of the Universal Generic pc, but in most cases it will be years out of date and will contain old drivers and a very old edition of the operating system. To overcome this we also supply, with every order, an agile driver recovery disk, which will carry out a live scan and replace and update any old drivers.
Although we do not support Windows® 95 or 98, here is a list of when each OS was released. Windows® 95 August 24, 1995, Windows® 98 June 25, 1998, Windows® XP October 25, 2001, Windows® Vista January 30, 2007, Windows® 7 October 22, 2009, Windows® 8 October 26, 2012, Windows® 8.1 October 17, 2013, Windows® 10 July 29, 2015 and Windows 11 was announced by Microsoft on June 24, 2021.
Remember that a valid product key (found on the Universal Generic COA ) is required to use the system recovery service. If you have the Windows® 11 10 8.1 or Windows® 8 operating system and you do not see a COA then your product key will be embedded in the Universal Generic BIOS. See our Windows® 11 10 8.1 & 8 FAQ on how to retrieve a Windows® 11 10 8.1 or 8 product key from the BIOS.
HP® Universal Generic PC (US) Windows® 11 Recovery Software
The HP Universal Generic Windows® 11 recovery software is available on DVD disk, USB or download and is designed for use specifically with the HP Universal Generic.
If HP® originally supplied your pc with Windows® 11 pre-installed or even if you have previously upgraded it from or Windows® 10, then this recovery software is exactly what you are looking for.
It does not matter which edition of Windows® 11 was originally installed, as your built in product key will be used to automatically select and repair or reinstall the edition of Windows® 11 that was originally on your system. The Universal Generic driver resource software will then reinstall all your drivers and associated software. Once repaired or reinstalled Windows® 11 will automatically connect to the Microsoft® activation servers and activate. This recovery software can also be used to upgrade to Windows® 11 from any legitimate and activated Windows® 10 64 bit edition.
All the Windows® 11 editions that are in this download set are on the list below. Our Windows® 11 recovery process will work even if your computer does not meet the minimum Windows® 11 hardware requirements.
All the following editions can be repaired or reinstalled from this recovery software.
Here you can change the HP Universal Generic Windows® 11 language from English (English US) to another. Microsoft® has set up the Windows® 11 licensing so that your product key will activate any required language of Windows® 11.
Instructions to make the HP Universal Generic Windows® 11 recovery DVD from a download ISO .
Instructions to make the HP Universal Generic Windows® 11 recovery USB from a download ISO .
Please use one of the buttons below to pick the HP Universal Generic media and delivery options you want.
We have created a lots of articles with information on all topics regarding operating system recovery, data recovery and how to factory reset your Windows® 11 computer. Factory reset and system recovery articles . We also provide a live help desk and dedicated videos for each of the operating system re-installation procedures. Videos and instructions on how to carry out a complete Windows® 11 factory reset.
HP® Universal Generic PC (US) Windows® 10 Recovery Software
The HP Universal Generic Windows® 10 recovery software is available on a DVD disk set, USB or download ISO image and is designed for use specifically with the HP Universal Generic.
If HP® originally supplied your pc with Windows® 10, or if you upgraded it from or Windows® 8.1 or 8, then this software will use your built in product key to automatically reinstall or repair your system. If you have upgraded from Windows® 7 or your product key is not built in you can select the edition for repair or reinstall from a drop down menu during the repair or reinstall process. Once your HP Universal Generic Windows® 10 operating system is repaired or reinstalled the drivers and associated software are all restored using the HP Universal Generic driver resource software. Once repaired or reinstalled Windows® 10 will then automatically connect to the Microsoft® activation servers and activate.
All the following editions of Windows® 10 are included with the recovery software and on the list below.
change the HP Universal Generic Windows® 10 language from English (English US) to another. Microsoft® has set up the Windows® 10 licensing so that your product key will activate any language of Windows® 10.
Instructions to make the HP Universal Generic Windows® 10 recovery DVD from a download ISO .
Instructions to make the HP Universal Generic Windows® 10 recovery USB from a download ISO .
Please use one of the buttons below to pick the HP Universal Generic media and delivery options you want. You can also pick the Windows® 10 edition, bit type and language at the next stage.
More help and information with the HP Universal Generic Windows® 10 recovery solution.
We have created a lots of articles with information on all topics regarding operating system recovery, data recovery and factory resets. Factory reset and system recovery articles . We also provide a live help desk and dedicated videos for each of the operating system re-installation procedures. Videos and instructions on how to carry out a complete Windows® 10 factory reset.
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HP® Universal Generic PC (US) Windows® 8.1 Recovery Software : Operating System Recovery Media & Driver Disk
The HP Universal Generic Windows® 8.1 recovery disk set, available on disk, USB or download is designed for use specifically with the HP Universal Generic. It is very important to is make sure that the HP® has a valid product key before starting the re-installation. Without a valid product key your Windows® 8.1 operating system will not activate.
If your pc was originally installed with Windows® 8.1 by HP® or if it was upgraded from Windows® 8, then you may not need to type in a Windows® product key / serial number. Windows® 8.1 will automatically retrieve it from your BIOS and activate it during the recovery process. If you have previously upgraded from Windows® 8, then you can use your original Windows® 8 product key to active Windows® 8.1. If for any reason you want to find out the product key that is in your BIOS, it is easy to do using the Windows® 8.1 product key finder .
Next you need to decide what edition of Windows® 8.1 was originally installed, as your product key will only activate the edition of Windows® 8.1 that was originally on your system. However the bit type does not matter a product key will activate both the 32 Bit (x86) and 64 Bit (x64) versions of your Windows® 8.1 edition.
The previously installed edition of Windows® 8.1 that you will require will be on the list below. If you make a mistake with any types or editions of Windows® for your computer, customer services can change your products, for free, after your purchase.
English (English US)
change the HP Universal Generic Windows® 8.1 language from English (English US) to another. Microsoft® has set up the Windows® 8.1 licensing so that your product key will activate any language of Windows®.
Instructions to make the HP Universal Generic Windows® 8.1 recovery DVD from a download ISO .
Instructions to make the HP Universal Generic Windows® 8.1 recovery USB from a download ISO .
Please use one of the buttons below to pick the HP Universal Generic media and delivery options you want. You can also pick the Windows® 8.1 edition, bit type and language at the next stage.
More help and information with the HP Universal Generic Windows® 8.1 recovery solution.
We have created a very easy to use and comprehensive FAQ to help you with the system recovery process. We also provide a live help desk and dedicated videos for each of the operating system re-installation procedures. Videos and instructions on how to carry out a complete Windows® 8.1 factory reset.
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HP® Universal Generic PC (US) Windows® 8 Recovery Software : Operating System Recovery Media & Driver Disk
The HP Universal Generic Windows® 8 recovery disk set, available on disk, USB or download is designed for use specifically with the HP Universal Generic. It is very important to is make sure that the HP® has a valid product key before starting the re-installation. Without a valid product key your Windows® 8 operating system will not activate.
If your pc was originally installed with Windows® 8 by HP® or if it was upgraded from Windows® 7, then you may not need to type in a Windows® product key / serial number. Windows® 8 will automatically retrieve it from your BIOS and activate it during the recovery process. If for any reason you want to find out the product key that is in your BIOS, it is easy to do using the Windows® 8 product key finder .
Next you need to decide what edition of Windows® 8 was originally installed, as your product key will only activate the edition of Windows® 8 that was originally on your system. However the bit type does not matter a product key will activate both the 32 Bit (x86) and 64 Bit (x64) versions of your Windows® 8 edition.
The previously installed edition of Windows® 8 that you will require will be on the list below. If you make a mistake with any types or editions of Windows® for your computer, customer services can change your products, for free, after your purchase.
English (English US)
change the HP Universal Generic Windows® 8 language from English (English US) to another. Microsoft® has set up the Windows® 8 licensing so that your product key will activate any language of Windows®. It is worth knowing that Windows® 8 and Windows® 8.1 are now the same operating system, as with the latests update from Microsoft®, the Windows® 8 operating system is upgraded automatically to 8.1.
Instructions to make the HP Universal Generic Windows® 8 recovery DVD from a download ISO .
Instructions to make the HP Universal Generic Windows® 8 recovery USB from a download ISO .
Please use one of the buttons below to pick the HP Universal Generic media and delivery options you want. You can also pick the Windows® 8 edition, bit type and language at the next stage.
More help and information with the HP Universal Generic Windows® 8 recovery solution.
Windows® 8 and 8.1 are now the same operating system, as Windows® 8 is forcibly updated to Windows® 8.1 by Microsoft®.
Windows® 8 and 8.1 are now the same operating system, as Windows® 8 is forcibly updated to Windows® 8.1 by Microsoft®.
We have created a very easy to use and comprehensive FAQ to help you with the system recovery process. We also provide a live help desk and dedicated videos for each of the operating system re-installation procedures. Videos and instructions on how to carry out a complete Windows® 8 factory reset.
English (English US) HP® Universal Generic Windows® 8 x86 SP1 (32 Bit) Recovery Software & HP Universal Generic Driver Recovery Software (1 x 4.1Gb + 1 x 4.2Gb)English (English US) HP® Universal Generic Windows® 8 x64 SP1 (64 Bit) Recovery Software & HP Universal Generic Driver Recovery Software (1 x 4.1Gb + 1 x 4.2Gb) (Download : SKU=CRS-W883-LUS-D0-ME.SUNIVERSALGENERICNS) (Disk By Mail (Retail Boxed) : SKU=CRS-W883-LUS-D0-ME.SUNIVERSALGENERICNS-H) (USB By Mail (Retail Boxed) : SKU=USB-W883-LUS-D0-ME.SUNIVERSALGENERICNS-H)
HP® Universal Generic PC (US) Windows® 7 Recovery Software : Operating System Recovery Media & Driver Disk
The HP Universal Generic Windows® 7 recovery disk set, available on disk, USB or download is designed for use specifically with the HP Universal Generic. It is very important to is make sure that the HP® has a valid product key before starting the re-installation. Without a valid product key your Windows® 7 operating system will not activate.
If your pc was originally installed with Windows® by HP® then you may not need to type in a Windows® product key / serial number. Windows® 7 will automatically retrieve it from your BIOS and activate it during the recovery process. If for any reason you want to find out the product key that is in your BIOS, it is easy to do using the Windows® 7 product key finder .
Next you need to decide what edition of Windows® 7 was originally installed, as your product key will only activate the edition of Windows® 7 that was originally on your system. However the bit type does not matter a product key will activate both the 32 Bit (x86) and 64 Bit (x64) versions of your Windows® 7 edition. If you make a mistake with any types or editions of Windows® for your computer, customer services can change your products, for free, after your purchase.
The previously installed edition of Windows® 7 that you will require will be on the list below.
change the HP Universal Generic Windows® 7 language from English (English US) to another. Microsoft® has set up the Windows® 7 licensing so that your product key will activate any language of Windows®.
Instructions to make the HP Universal Generic Windows® 7 recovery DVD from a download ISO .
Instructions to make the HP Universal Generic Windows® 7 recovery USB from a download ISO .
Please use one of the buttons below to pick the HP Universal Generic media and delivery options you want. You can also pick the Windows® 7 edition, bit type and language at the next stage.
More help and information with the HP Universal Generic Windows® 7 recovery solution.
The HP Universal Generic Windows® 7 operating system can still be upgraded to Windows® 10 using the Windows® 10 recovery media. (Windows® 7 must be legitimate and activated for the update to work). All 64 bit Windows® 10 installs can then also be upgraded to Windows® 11 using our Windows 11 recovery media, regardless of Windows® 11 minimum hardware requirements.
We have created a very easy to use and comprehensive FAQ to help you with the system recovery process. We also provide a live help desk and dedicated videos for each of the operating system re-installation procedures. Videos and instructions on how to carry out a complete Windows® 7 factory reset.
English (English US) HP® Universal Generic Windows® 7 x86 SP1 (32 Bit) Recovery Software & HP Universal Generic Driver Recovery Software (1 x 4.1Gb + 1 x 4.2Gb)English (English US) HP® Universal Generic Windows® 7 x64 SP1 (64 Bit) Recovery Software & HP Universal Generic Driver Recovery Software (1 x 4.1Gb + 1 x 4.2Gb) (Download : SKU=CRS-W91-LUS-D0-ME.SUNIVERSALGENERICNS) (Disk By Mail (Retail Boxed) : SKU=CRS-W91-LUS-D0-ME.SUNIVERSALGENERICNS-H) (USB By Mail (Retail Boxed) : SKU=USB-W91-LUS-D0-ME.SUNIVERSALGENERICNS-H)
HP® Universal Generic PC (US) Windows® Vista Recovery Software : Operating System Recovery Media & Driver Disk
The HP Universal Generic Windows® Vista recovery disk set, available on disk, USB or download is designed for use specifically with the HP Universal Generic. It is very important to is make sure that the HP® has a valid product key before starting the recovery process. Without a valid product key your Windows® Vista operating system will not activate.
Next you need to decide what edition of Windows® Vista was originally installed, as your product key will only activate the edition of Windows® Vista that was originally on your system. However the bit type does not matter a product key will activate both the 32 Bit (x86) and 64 Bit (x64) versions of your Windows® Vista edition. If you make a mistake with any types or editions of Windows® for your computer, customer services can change your products, for free, after your purchase.
The previously installed edition of Windows® Vista that you will require is listed below.
change the HP Universal Generic Windows® Vista language from English (English US) to another. Microsoft® has set up the Windows® Vista licensing so that your product key will activate any language of Windows®.
Instructions to make the HP Universal Generic Windows® Vista recovery DVD from a download ISO .
Instructions to make the HP Universal Generic Windows® Vista recovery USB from a download ISO .
Please use one of the buttons below to pick the HP Universal Generic media and delivery options you want. You can also pick the Windows® Vista edition, bit type and language at the next stage.
More help and information with the HP Universal Generic Windows® Vista recovery solution.
We have created a very easy to use and comprehensive FAQ to help you with the system recovery process. We also provide a live help desk and dedicated videos for each of the operating system re-installation procedures. Videos and instructions on how to carry out a complete Windows® Vista factory reset.
English (English US) HP® Universal Generic Windows® 7 x86 SP1 (32 Bit) Recovery Software & HP Universal Generic Driver Recovery Software (1 x 4.1Gb + 1 x 4.2Gb)English (English US) HP® Universal Generic Windows® 7 x64 SP1 (64 Bit) Recovery Software & HP Universal Generic Driver Recovery Software (1 x 4.1Gb + 1 x 4.2Gb) (Download : SKU=CRS-W104-LUS-D0-ME.SUNIVERSALGENERICNS) (Disk By Mail (Retail Boxed) : SKU=CRS-W104-LUS-D0-ME.SUNIVERSALGENERICNS-H) (USB By Mail (Retail Boxed) : SKU=USB-W104-LUS-D0-ME.SUNIVERSALGENERICNS-H)
HP® Universal Generic PC (US) Windows® XP Recovery Software : Operating System Recovery Media & Driver Disk
The HP Universal Generic Windows® XP recovery disk set, available on disk, USB or download is designed for use specifically with the HP Universal Generic. It is very important to is make sure that the HP® has a valid product key before starting the recovery process. Without a valid product key your Windows® XP operating system will not activate.
Next you need to decide what edition of Windows® XP was originally installed, as your product key will only activate the edition of Windows® XP that was originally on your system. If you make a mistake with any types or editions of Windows® for your computer, customer services can change your products, for free, after your purchase.
The previously installed edition of Windows® XP that you will require will be on the list below.
*** We do not support the 64 Bit (x64) Windows® XP as it is not true 64 Bit and has many issues. All Windows® 64 Bit product keys will activate a 32 Bit Windows® XP so we suggest that 32 Bit Windows® XP is installed instead. It is more reliable, has more driver support and is faster than the 64 Bit version.
change the HP Universal Generic Windows® XP language from English (English US) to another. Microsoft® has set up the Windows® XP licensing so that your product key will activate any language of Windows®.
Instructions to make the HP Universal Generic Windows® XP recovery DVD from a download ISO .
Instructions to make the HP Universal Generic Windows® XP recovery USB from a download ISO .
Please use one of the buttons below to pick the HP Universal Generic media and delivery options you want. You can also pick the Windows® XP edition, bit type and language at the next stage.
More help and information with the HP Universal Generic Windows® XP recovery solution.
We have created a very easy to use and comprehensive FAQ to help you with the system recovery process. We also provide a live help desk and dedicated videos for each of the operating system re-installation procedures. Videos and instructions on how to carry out a complete Windows® XP factory reset.
English (English US) HP® Universal Generic Windows® 7 x86 SP1 (32 Bit) Recovery Software & HP Universal Generic Driver Recovery Software (1 x 4.1Gb + 1 x 4.2Gb)English (English US) HP® Universal Generic Windows® 7 x64 SP1 (64 Bit) Recovery Software & HP Universal Generic Driver Recovery Software (1 x 4.1Gb + 1 x 4.2Gb) (Download : SKU=CRS-W1109-LUS-D0-ME.SUNIVERSALGENERICNS) (Disk By Mail (Retail Boxed) : SKU=CRS-W1109-LUS-D0-ME.SUNIVERSALGENERICNS-H) (USB By Mail (Retail Boxed) : SKU=USB-W1109-LUS-D0-ME.SUNIVERSALGENERICNS-H)
More Information About The HP Universal Generic Drivers
After installing a new Windows® operating system, some devices like the video, sound or maybe the wireless network will not work correctly. This is because the Universal Generic Windows® operating system will set the computer up with with generic drivers that are designed only to operate at a very basic level. Some form of device driver is required for the hardware to operate in any way. Windows® default drivers are designed so that the basic start-up requirements are met, such as being able to see some sort of display. Many driver softwares or resource softwares, as they are sometimes called, are normally just full of compressed, out of date and hard to install driver files. This driver software will supply you with all the very latest Universal Generic drivers as the driver software update system will then also go on-line, update, replace and remove any old or broken device drivers. As a free extra bonus you can use this disk up to 3 times on 3 different computers.
Self Contained HP Universal Generic All Windows® Forgot Password Change Reset Recovery Software
Password recovery for all Windows® operating systems. The password reset or removal process is very easy but in order for this to work perfectly and legally, you need to have permission of the computer owner to use this product.
This is a very powerful tool that was developed in house, for ease of use in mind. This software will reset, hack or change any Windows® operating system password. To use this password reset tool you need to be able to boot your computer from the password reset DVD or USB media.HP Universal Generic password recovery instruction manual .
Image Recovery Boot Software x86 x64 (32 Bit & 64 Bit 640Mb Software)
(Download : SKU=CRS-PW999-ME.SUNIVERSALGENERICNS)Self Contained HP Universal Generic Data Recovery Operating System Software
The data recovery boot software works with any Windows® operating system, even Windows® 95 or older! This boot software is has a graphic user interface with built in software that will search your HP Universal Generic hard SSD or hard software drive for any file types specified. It does not matter if your system is using a RAID or SATA or IDE, it will work with all storage device hardware. With an easy to use quick mode the hard drive or SSD can be searched for pictures, videos or any documents. Even if Windows® is password protected this data recovery boot software will allow you to view and or save all the specified data. This system will work even if the HP Universal Generic has a crashed, dead operating system (blue or black screen of death BSOD). There is a lot more information here HP Universal Generic Data Recovery Manual .
Data Recovery Boot Software x86 x64 (32 Bit & 64 Bit 640Mb Software)
(Download : SKU=CRS-W999-ME.SUNIVERSALGENERICNS) Select a flag to change the language of the recovery disk that you require.
The recovery disk will re-install any language (of original installed Windows®) to any language required. All product keys are language independent, so if you have an English version of Windows® installed on your computer and you want to change it to German, Spanish, French or any other supported language below, you can use your existing product key, found on your COA to do it.
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