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03-10-2020 01:03 AM
OK,
In this case (since you do not have the options suggested above), you will end up with the options I posted initially - above.
- st Option -> Create Windows 8 installation media from USB, boot from it, attempt the BCD repair steps
- nd Option -> Reinstall Windows using your F11 HP Recovery Manager. However, data will be deleted during that process. In order to extract important data, save it on external source/media and then restore it back after the recovery completes.
You need to follow these steps here, create another bootable media like Linux based one and extract the data
I realize the steps may not be simple and quick fix - they do take time. I would recommend you take your time and do it step by step.
If you are not comfortable doing so on your own, you may bring the PC to a professional service. Local HP Support can be contacted here (service fee may be charged for assistance) >> https://www8.hp.com/se/sv/contact-hp/phone-assist.html
However, I am here to assist you fixing this if you would like to try the steps. If anything is not clear, just stop and ask.
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