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09-27-2024 04:06 AM
My laptop is stuck on boot device not found. I have tried everything I can think of to try and get back to the main windows screen and nothing is working. How am I supposed to download a system if I can’t get back to the windows screen? Hard Disk (3F0) keeps popping up
09-30-2024 07:19 AM
Hi @Sarah9598,
Welcome to the HP Support Community.
I'd be glad to help you!
I understand that you are having issues with the boot device not found error.
I appreciate your efforts in trying to resolve this issue by performing the necessary troubleshooting steps.
Restore BIOS default settings
To restore the BIOS default setting, open the BIOS Setup screen.
- Turn off the computer and wait five seconds.
- Press the power button to start the computer and repeatedly press the f10 key to enter the BIOS setup menu.
- On the BIOS Setup screen, press f9 to select and load the BIOS Setup Default settings.
- Press f10 to Save and Exit.
- Use the arrow keys to select Yes, and then press Enter when asked Exit Saving Changes?
- Follow the prompts to restart your computer.
Click here for the remaining steps.
Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance
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