A:AnswerSome games, yes. Games like Minecraft or the mobile-type games in the Microsoft Store will run. Stuff like Batman, Call of Duty, Assassin's Creed, etc. won't run though. It only has 6 GB of ram and those games require 8+ usually. Hope that helps.
A:AnswerLike all the hp laptops, there is a separate partition with the software to create your recovery discs. Search for creating recovery software from the hp help or hp assistant.
A:AnswerNo it does not. However, you will not miss it since it has a touch screen and you can slide your finger on the screen to move up and down or even sideways.
A:Answerthe small print papers are the tech support numbers for different areas. you should have a folded "poster" like sheet with set up instructions and the information needed for warranty, etc. most manual's are online now.
A:AnswerMike,
I do not have this issue. I would suggest you call HP tech support. If the laptop or the cd drive is defective they should replace it/repair it if it is still under warranty. There is a chance that the hardware may be defective.