What does Usb hard drive- VendorCoProductCode mean in Boot device options?

[JayKanash_123]

my laptop is Hp notebook 14s-cf0055tu

[Hawks_Eye · Accepted solution]

Hi @JayKanash_123 

Welcome to the HP Support Community! We're here to help you get back up and running.

I understand how confusing it can feel when you see an unfamiliar entry like “USB hard drive – VendorCoProductCode” in the Boot Device Options menu. Thank you for checking carefully—it shows you’re paying close attention to how your HP notebook is behaving. 

Let’s break down what this means and how you can manage it.

 

What the entry represents

• USB hard drive: This indicates the system has detected a bootable USB storage device connected to your notebook.
• VendorCoProductCode: This is a placeholder name generated by the BIOS/UEFI when the USB device does not provide a clear product identifier. Instead of showing the brand or model, it displays a generic string.

In short, it’s your notebook recognizing a connected USB drive as a potential boot option, but without a proper label.

 

Steps you can take

Check connected devices

• Remove any USB drives or external hard disks.
• Restart the notebook and re‑enter Boot Device Options to see if the entry disappears.

Identify the device

• If you want to know which USB device is being detected, reconnect one device at a time and check the Boot menu.
• This helps confirm which drive is showing up as “VendorCoProductCode.”

Adjust boot order if needed

• Press F10 during startup to enter BIOS Setup.
• Navigate to Boot Options and ensure your internal hard drive is set as the primary boot device.
• Save changes and exit.

Use the USB intentionally

• If you plan to boot from a USB (for example, Windows installation media), leave it connected and select it from Boot Device Options.
• If not, simply remove the USB to avoid confusion.

The “VendorCoProductCode” entry is not an error—it’s just the BIOS showing a generic name for a USB drive. By checking connected devices and adjusting boot order, you can keep your notebook starting smoothly from the internal drive.

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