Computer won't boot up properly.

[Minns]

Sorry, guess I didn't wait long enough. I'm finally getting it to reset. Here's to hoping that it works this time! (: Thank you so much for helping me so far. I really didn't want to completely reset the computer since I had a lot of insanely important files on there that will be impossible to recover... And I was dumb enough not to save a copy.. Learned my lesson.. At the rate it's going at though, looks like it'll take all night to reset. It is probably just best to buy a new one, even if this does reset (;

[Minns]

Oh, never mind.. It literally just told me it failed resetting and to try again later. It was at 10%

[visruth]

Which specific step in that tutorial I linked , you reached?

[Minns]

So... I was able to get it to reset finally... But it's reaaaaaaaaally slow... And I'm still barely able to get it to boot up....

[visruth]

Install HP support assistant software from here: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/campaigns/hpsupportassistant/hpsupport.html?jumpid=va_r602_us/en/any/psg/pl...

Update drivers one by one.

Do battery test and let me know the results, cell voltages, cycle count, capacity etc.

[Minns]

So... I took a picture of it, I hope that's alright...

[visruth]

Except for battery age and deceased capacity I don't see why battery should be causing the issues you're having.

Ate you within warranty?

Have you reload BIOS to default settings?
http://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c00034791

[Minns]

I've had that computer for years, so I'm pretty sure I'm out of a warranty... And yes, I have done that

[visruth · Accepted solution]

Other than seeing if there is any latest BIOS version listed in your HP support page and thereon updating BIOS, unfortunately I have no other suggestions.

http://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c00042629

I would also suggest you to get notebook checked by certified technician to identify the issue.

[Minns]

Thank you very much for all your help (:.