opening bios in ubuntu on hp laptop

[terrymilly2015]

need to install windows 7 on my friends ubuntu laptop. He is quite elderly and has only gotten used to windows and cant get his head round ubuntu

 

[rgd1101]

What is the exact model of the laptop?

 

[Prostar Computer]

BIOS is at a sub OS level, so you access it outside of Ubuntu or any other OS on the laptop. The key used to access BIOS at boot varies from one laptop to another, though.

What model is the laptop?