Hp Bios update initializing

[Derkzky]

Need help, my hp laptop stuck on bios update initializing after some windows 11 update

[Max3Aj]

@Derkzky, Welcome to HP Support Community. 

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you. 

If your HP laptop is stuck on "BIOS update initializing" after a Windows 11 update, it usually means the BIOS update process triggered by Windows Update is frozen. This can happen due to a corrupted BIOS file, power issues, or interference during the update process. Here's how you can troubleshoot and attempt to recover:

Wait a While

• Sometimes, "Initializing" can take several minutes. Wait at least 10–15 minutes before assuming it's frozen.

If Still Stuck – Force Shutdown

• Hold the power button for 10–15 seconds to force shut down your laptop.

Try a BIOS Recovery (HP's Built-In Feature)

• Plug the laptop into power.
• Press and hold the Win + B keys, then press and hold the Power button for 2–3 seconds.
• Release the Power button but keep holding Win + B for 5 more seconds.
• This should start BIOS recovery mode (you may hear beeping or see a recovery screen).

If BIOS recovery starts, follow the on-screen instructions to roll back or reflash the BIOS.

Alternative Method – USB Recovery (if above fails)

You’ll need:

A working PC

A USB drive (at least 16GB)

Your HP laptop's exact model number

Steps:

1. Go to HP official support page: https://support.hp.com
2. Search your laptop model > Download the BIOS update utility (usually an .exe file).
3. Run the file on a working PC > Choose Create Recovery USB.
4. Plug the USB into your stuck laptop.
5. Use the Win + B + Power method again to initiate recovery from the USB.

If the laptop still doesn’t recover:

• Disconnect battery and CMOS (for removable battery models only).
• Or visit the nearest HP authorized service center, the service team will check and assist you. 
  Kindly follow this link to locate the nearest HP service center: HP® Service Center Locator - United States | HP® Support
  (Select the country from the dropdown menu and enter the city name or pincode) 

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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Max3Aj

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