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07-29-2025 02:30 PM
attempting to recover my computer using a usb drive from hp, the one that came with the computer, but i get the message " recovery attempt has failed. select one of the following buttons
07-31-2025 04:24 AM
@Vinyasa, Hello and welcome to the HP Support Community!
Thanks for posting your question. I'm here to help you get things back on track.
I understand you're encountering the error "Recovery attempt has failed. Select one of the following buttons" while trying to recover your HP Pavilion All-in-One - 27-a010 using the original HP USB recovery drive. Let's work through this together.
Check USB Recovery Media
- Ensure the USB recovery drive is not physically damaged.
- If possible, test the USB on another PC to confirm it’s readable.
- If the USB is corrupted, you can create a new recovery drive using another PC:
- Visit: HP Cloud Recovery Tool
Use F11 Recovery Option (if available)
- Power off the PC.
- Power it on and immediately press the F11 key repeatedly.
- If the recovery environment loads, choose Troubleshoot > Recovery Manager and follow the prompts.
Reset BIOS to Defaults
Sometimes BIOS settings can interfere with recovery:
- Turn off the PC.
- Turn it on and press F10 repeatedly to enter BIOS.
- Press F9 to load defaults, then F10 to save and exit.
Try HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI
- Turn off the PC.
- Press Esc repeatedly while turning it on, then press F2 for diagnostics.
- Run a full system test to rule out hardware issues.
I hope the information shared has been useful and resolves your concern.
Wishing you a smooth and hassle-free experience ahead!
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Warm regards,
Max3Aj
HP Support