How to reset HP Victus laptop

[Gianp23]

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to know how can I erase all the data in my laptop.

In the setting it tells me i have to put a unit to continue but I don't have one.

Can you please help me?🙇🏼‍♂️

Thanks!

[VikramTheGreat]

Hi @Gianp23,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.
 

Thank you for posting your query. I will be glad to help you.

I understand what you’re trying to do: erase all data from your HP Victus laptop, but the message about “insert a unit” means Windows is asking for installation media (USB or recovery drive) to complete the reset.

Here’s the way to wipe your laptop clean:

Recommended Methods to Erase All Data

Option 1: Use Windows Reset (No USB Required if OS is intact)

1. Go to Settings → System → Recovery.
2. Under Reset this PC, click Get started.
3. Choose Remove everything.
4. Select Cloud download or Local reinstall. 
   • Cloud downloads need the internet.
   • Local reinstall uses existing files.
5. Follow the on-screen steps.

Option 2: Use HP Recovery Environment

1. Turn off your laptop.
2. Power on and press F11 repeatedly until HP Recovery Manager opens.
3. Select System Recovery → Remove everything and reinstall Windows.
4. Follow prompts.

Option 3: If Windows Is Corrupted

• You’ll need a Windows 11 installation USB: 
  • Download from Microsoft:
    👉 HP Consumer PCs - Using the HP Cloud Recovery Tool in Windows 11 and 10 | HP® Support

Boot from USB → Choose Custom Install → Delete all partitions → Install fresh.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have an amazing day!
 

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VikramTheGreat