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08-29-2025 02:08 AM - edited 08-29-2025 02:09 AM
@Manan18, Welcome to HP Support Community.
Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.
Based on the image, the OMEN 16-xd0015AX laptop is encountering a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) with the stop code:
BAD SYSTEM CONFIG INFO
This error typically indicates a problem with the system's boot configuration, registry, or hardware drivers. Since the laptop is also asking for a Windows product key afterward and not accepting it, it suggests that the system might be booting into a recovery or misconfigured state.
Recommended Steps to Resolve the Issue
Step 1: Perform Automatic Repair
- Turn off the laptop completely.
- Press the power button and immediately start pressing the F11 key repeatedly until the HP Recovery Environment or Windows Recovery screen appears.
- Choose Advanced options > Startup Repair.
- Let Windows attempt to fix boot issues.
Step 2: Use System Restore (if available)
If Startup Repair fails:
- Go to Advanced options again.
- Select System Restore.
- Choose a restore point before the issue started.
Step 3: Rebuild Boot Configuration
If System Restore is unavailable or fails:
- Go to Advanced options > Command Prompt.
- Type the following commands one by one:
bootrec /fixmbr
bootrec /fixboot
bootrec /scanos
bootrec /rebuildbcd
- Restart the laptop.
Step 4: Check for Registry Corruption
If the issue persists, you may need to restore the registry manually:
- In Command Prompt, type:
cd C:\Windows\System32\config
ren DEFAULT DEFAULT.bak
ren SAM SAM.bak
ren SECURITY SECURITY.bak
ren SOFTWARE SOFTWARE.bak
ren SYSTEM SYSTEM.bak - Then copy backup registry files: copy C:\Windows\System32\config\RegBack\* C:\Windows\System32\config
- Restart the system.
Step 5: If Windows Key Prompt Persists
If the system still asks for a Windows key and doesn’t accept it:
- The digital license might be corrupted.
- You can try reinstalling Windows using HP Cloud Recovery Tool: HP Consumer PCs - Using the HP Cloud Recovery Tool in Windows 11 and 10 | HP® Support
I hope this helps.
Take care and have a good day.
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