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It’s a hp -15 db 1003ds notebook pc with windows 10 I was tweaking the thing to get better performance outta in and didnot recently make a back up of the os but anyway it gives me the error boot files not found install windows   on hard disk 3f0 I ran hardware test disk  and memory are fine it 

i can’t get the restore to work f11 I mean I don’t have a nother windows pc in the house to download the usb restore files on but think I need to update the bios but can’t get the download to download off hp support even after agreeing to the end user agreement do you know how to get it to work ohhh yeah I’m trying to download it in edge on my iPhone to transfer to the flash drive 

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BIOS is not the issue, as that would not cause the problems you are encountering.  So, quit trying to flash the BIOS.

 

You will need to create Boot Repair Media using a working PC.

Macrium Reflect is a free tool that can be used to image and restore PCs, but it also has an option to create Rescue Media (in disk or USB form) that can then be used to boot and/or Repair your PC.

It is available from here: http://www.macrium.com/reflectfree.aspx

What I recommend is the following:
a) Download and install Macrium Reflect (MR)
b) Use the option to create a boot USB stick or CD
c) Boot your PC from the MR media -- it will take a while, so be patient!
d) If needed, select the option to repair the Windows Boot

The PC should now reboot without problems. IF it still has problems, there are other issues at play.



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