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08-11-2026 02:06 AM
Hi Suddenly, I have several laptops that stop during the boot process. When powering them on, I get a black screen with the HP logo and “Protected by HP Wolf Security,” and it stays there indefinitely.
I can’t get into the BIOS settings by pressing Esc, F2, etc. Does anyone know if a faulty BIOS update was released in July/August?
08-11-2026 02:16 AM
Hi, @MISidverde, Welcome to the HP Support.
I will be more than happy to help you. while I am an HP employee, the views expressed here are my own and may not necessarily reflect the views of HP. By sharing relevant video links, I aim to provide clear, practical guidance in an easy-to-follow format. These tailored video resources are designed to address queries more effectively and enhance understanding. I hope you find them helpful as well.
Here are the links which will help you to resolve the issue:
HP Laptop Black Screen on Startup | Official HP Support Guide
Restore the BIOS on HP Computers with a Key Press Combination | HP Computers | HP Support
Restore the BIOS with a Recovery Flash Drive on HP Notebooks | HP Notebooks | HP Support
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08-11-2026 02:27 AM
ried your solution, but it didn't work.
When powering on, only the HP logo appears.
I tried Win+B while pressing the power button. If I press F2 when powering on, it says “Entering System Diagnostics” and stays there forever.