As Far As I Know, :think: OK I'll admit I Don't know a lot :o At the Kernel level there isn't any difference between Windows 10 versions just like Win 7 or 8.1. If the OP can't install the latest...

When You load setup defaults the network boot will be re-enabled. I always disable it for both security reasons and to just get it off the list.

Now for the problem You have now :think: This is...

Bat gotta inquiring mind, him wanna know as well ?

Pretty sure it did. Question now is what Win 8.1 he purchased ?

Lappy most likely came with Vista HP installed ?

See post #5

Sounds like the OP used a Gen 2 torrent for the install versus an authentic ISO ?? If that's the case I'd seriously advise a Fresh install