restore the BIOS

[YOUCEF150]

How to restore the BIOS using a USB flash drive — I want step-by-step instructions.

[Hawks_Eye]

Hi @YOUCEF150 

Welcome to the HP Support Community! We're here to help you get back up and running.

Restoring the BIOS using a USB flash drive is a reliable way to recover your HP laptop if it won’t boot properly or has a corrupted BIOS. Here’s a clear, step-by-step guide to help you do it safely.

What you’ll need

• A working Windows PC with internet access
• A USB flash drive (formatted to FAT32, 1–32GB recommended)
• Your HP laptop’s exact model number

Step-by-step: Restore BIOS using USB flash drive

Step 1: Identify your laptop model

• On your HP laptop, look for the model name on the bottom cover or inside the battery compartment.
• Alternatively, use HP Support Assistant on another HP device.

 

Step 2: Download the BIOS recovery file

• Go to HP Software & Driver Downloads.
• Enter your laptop model and select your operating system.
• Under BIOS, download the latest version or the one labeled HP BIOS Recovery or Firmware Update Utility.

 

Step 3: Prepare the USB flash drive

• Insert the USB drive into your working PC.
• Format it to FAT32:
  • Right-click the drive in File Explorer > Format > choose FAT32 > Start.

 

Step 4: Run the BIOS update utility

• Double-click the downloaded BIOS .exe file.
• Accept the license agreement.
• When prompted, choose Create Recovery USB Flash Drive.
• Select your USB drive and follow the on-screen instructions.
• Once complete, safely eject the USB.

 

Step 5: Insert USB into the HP laptop

• Make sure the laptop is powered off.
• Insert the USB flash drive into a USB port.

 

Step 6: Launch BIOS recovery

• Press and hold Windows + B keys.
• While holding them, press and hold the Power button for 2–3 seconds.
• Release the Power button but keep holding Windows + B for another 10 seconds.
• The BIOS recovery screen should appear.
• Follow the prompts to restore or update the BIOS.

 

Step 7: Finalize and restart

• Once the BIOS is restored, the laptop will restart automatically.
• Remove the USB drive.
• Confirm that the system boots normally.

Let me know your exact HP model if you’d like direct links to the BIOS file or help identifying the correct version.

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Hawks_Eye