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The thread discusses issues with installing Windows 8 on an HP Mini 1140SA, where the user experiences a black screen with a mouse pointer after restart, likely related to graphics driver problems. The original poster tried disabling and reinstalling drivers multiple times, even using Microsoft’s default driver, but the issue persists, leading them to revert to Windows 7. Replies suggest contacting HP or Microsoft support for assistance and checking the graphics driver updates from the manufacturer’s website. Overall, the discussion highlights compatibility challenges with the device’s hardware and Windows 8, with a sentiment that external support may be necessary.

richierich1992

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hi i have the hp mini 1140sa and i installed windows 8 and everything was ok but as soon as i restarted it it went to a black screen with just my mouse pointer i can still go on task manager and open control panel from it i looked online and it said it was something to do with the graphic driver so i disabled it and uninstalled it and it worked for the first time then when i restarted it it happened again even on standard Microsoft driver so i reinstalled it around 3 times but it keeps doing the same even if i install the latest intel driver and if i don't so i just installed windows 7 again but i want windows 8 can someone help please my laptop is
hp mini 110-1140sa
1gb ram
mobile Intel 945 express chip set graphic processor
Intel atom n270 32 bit
 

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Best suggest is contact HP's help desk OR maybe, even better, MS support... Windows 8 comes w/ 6 mos. support from Microsoft free of charge. Also, check the vid card maker's web site for driver & software.

Cheers,
Drew
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Best suggest is contact HP's help desk OR maybe, even better, MS support... Windows 8 comes w/ 6 mos. support from Microsoft free of charge. Also, check the vid card maker's web site for driver & software.

Cheers,
Drew
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