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10-08-2020 02:06 PM
After getting STOP: 0x000000116 blue screen error and only being able to boot in safe mode I tried a system restore which failed. Backed up files and then tried to reset my laptop to factory settings I received “Restoration Incomplete” error. I haven't been able to
Would greatly appreciate your help.
10-09-2020 12:04 PM
Factory resets can fail fail and when they do, they leave your PC in a corrupted, useless state.
This issue is often due to a failing drive. So, let's check that first, because if it is failing, it would need to be replaced and there is no point then in doing anything else until we confirm that.
If your PC is new enough to support UEFI, you can use these steps to test the hard drive: http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c00439024
If not, to check the drive you have to follow these steps:
1) Press Esc key repeatedly, several times a second, while rebooting the laptop. Do NOT hold the key down, just press it over and over.
2) Eventually, you will see an HP Startup Menu
3) Press the Function key for testing the hard drive (usually F2) and let it run.
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