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05-12-2022 02:40 PM
Hello guys, few hours ago Windows Updates notified me a BIOS update, the F.20 (03/March/2022). I performed the updated (from F.12 to F.20 version) and everything works fine, the laptop is smooth and not issues.
I just got 2 questions:
1. Checking the product page I see that the latest BIOS updates is F.12 released in December 2011, there is no F.20 version. Maybe Windows Updated let me install a wrong BIOS update?
2. During the boot it freezes for 9/10 secs. Is it a graphic glitch? Is it a Windows or a BIOS issue?
(Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/sn9KYXhpVGY?feature=share)
I have the fast boot off.
I'm a bit scared that my PC will stop working anytime lol
05-19-2022 05:04 AM
Hi,
I invite you to see my post. This BIOS is not made for your computer and fortunately it did nothing catastrophic during the update. I invite you to downgrade and trust the version on the HP support site.
Thanks to HP for fixing this problem for the next BIOS updates on HP Pavilion.
05-19-2022 04:38 PM
Download the F.12 version that corresponds to your computer from HP website. Close all your apps before starting the update and stay plugged in.
@cas95 wrote:HP knows this problem? Will it fix it in the next BIOS update?
I don't know. I found only two subject on this website about this problem so i guess no.
From now on, I would only update from the website (or I would check that the version of the Windows Update update is also available on the HP site)