HELP!!! I'm trying to reboot/wipe my work computer clean and when I get to the part where I have to delete the partitions it doesn't show anything. What should I do?

This usually means the Windows installation media (USB/DVD) you're using doesn't have the necessary storage drivers for your computer's hard drive or SSD.

What to Do:

Check BIOS/UEFI Settings:

Disable VMD/Intel RST (Rapid Storage Technology) if present: Many newer HP EliteBooks (and other business laptops with Intel processors) use VMD or Intel RST by default. This technology needs specific drivers to be seen by the Windows installer.

Restart your computer and enter the BIOS/UEFI setup (often by pressing F2, F10, Esc, or Del repeatedly during boot).

Look for settings related to SATA Mode Selection, Storage, VMD, or Intel RST.

Change the mode from "RAID" or "Intel RST Premium with Intel Optane System Acceleration" to AHCI.

Save changes and exit BIOS. Then try the Windows installation again.

Load Storage Drivers Manually (If AHCI isn't an option or doesn't work):

You'll need another computer and a separate USB drive.

Go to the HP Support website for your specific EliteBook model.

Look for "Storage" or "Chipset" drivers. You're looking for the Intel RST VMD driver (or similar, depending on your system's specifics).

Download the driver (usually a .zip file). Extract it to a folder on your separate USB drive (the one that is not your Windows installation media). You're looking for .inf files within the extracted folder.

Start the Windows installation on your work computer.

When you get to the screen where no drives are shown, look for an option like "Load driver" or "Browse".

Select this option and point it to the folder on your separate USB drive that contains the extracted storage drivers (.inf files).

Once the drivers are loaded, your hard drive/SSD should appear, and you can proceed to delete partitions and install Windows.

Important Considerations for a Work Computer:

Company Policy: Make absolutely sure you are authorized to wipe this computer. Many work computers have specific company procedures for decommissioning or wiping and doing it yourself could violate policies or even result in data loss that the company can't recover.

BitLocker: If the drive was encrypted with BitLocker, you might encounter additional issues. Sometimes disabling BitLocker in Windows before attempting the wipe is necessary, but if you can't boot into Windows, the above driver loading method should still work to see the drive.