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09-16-2025 09:12 PM
so I just brought this from eBay it’s a hp pink windows 11 laptop. I can’t get in because previous owner has a lock pin so I’m trying to reset fully so I can disable the pin.
but as you see I keep getting this error message when it stop %10
09-17-2025 07:45 AM
If the notebook is less than 5 years old, you can use the HP cloud recovery tool with another Windows PC to make a bootable USB recovery drive that will return the drive to its 'out of the box' condition.
Here is an info link for how to use the utility. You will need a 32 GB USB flash drive for this.
HP Consumer PCs - Using the HP Cloud Recovery Tool in Windows 11 and 10 | HP® Support
You can download the software from the Microsoft Store:
HP Cloud Recovery Tool - Free download and install on Windows | Microsoft Store
You will need to enter your notebook's product number in the tool's search window in order to proceed to make the recovery media.
Include the #ABA to the right of the product number.