If you force reboot the machine and it does not power up properly BIOS update could of failed or soft locked it, sometimes even hard lock unfortunately...but slight good news is that it's an HP. If the BIOS update failed or if things in lack of terms is pretty fucked...you can try the hail Mary for HP's in this situation. With the computer completely off, power on but hold the windows key and B for awhile. This will launch the HP BIOS recovery IF it's supported for the laptop. Good luck Answer from Mr_Mikeyagi on reddit.com
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September 27, 2021 - Click BIOS, and then review the details of the latest available version or the specific version recommended for the recovery. Confirm it is the correct BIOS update before proceeding.
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during update (HP dcesktop) "updating bios" now I can't even get into bios, tried everything on the net with all the "experts" neg results. You name it, I tried it.
If your HP desktop is still under warranty, be sure to discuss warranty coverage with HP or the seller. A failed BIOS update, especially one initiated by the system's own update tools, should be covered under most warranties. More on learn.microsoft.com
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If you force reboot the machine and it does not power up properly BIOS update could of failed or soft locked it, sometimes even hard lock unfortunately...but slight good news is that it's an HP. If the BIOS update failed or if things in lack of terms is pretty fucked...you can try the hail Mary for HP's in this situation. With the computer completely off, power on but hold the windows key and B for awhile. This will launch the HP BIOS recovery IF it's supported for the laptop. Good luck More on reddit.com
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October 11, 2023 - You could wait a bit longer to see if it progresses. Hard Reset: If waiting doesn't work, you can perform a hard reset. To do this, press and hold the power button for at least 10 seconds until the laptop turns off.
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November 5, 2024 - If the HP BIOS updating stuck issue persists after trying all the above methods, you can contact HP Customer Support for assistance. It can provide you with professional repair services or further instructions specific to your model. Besides, if your HP computer is still under warranty, make sure to discuss warranty coverage with HP.
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May 3, 2025 - Plug the laptop into power. Press and hold the Win + B keys, then press and hold the Power button for 2–3 seconds. Release the Power button but keep holding Win + B for 5 more seconds.
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June 5, 2025 - Press and hold the Windows key and the B key at the same time, and then press and hold the power button for 2 to 3 seconds. Release the Power button but continue pressing the Windows and B keys.
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September 11, 2022 - During the upgrade to Win11, I encountered this issue; I assume during the process it tried to update the bios. Boots to the Bios Update page..." Initializing....." then repeats/loops. I tried - HP recovery BIOS / roll back command...I can't recall the exact keystrokes but its something like ...
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September 14, 2017 - My tweet conversation at @hpsupport was responded to with a request for model number and operating system and then I received a direct link to the BIOS update to download. I did and ran it and now the bios is updated.
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June 17, 2020 - My bios was stuck on the initializing screen for like 20 minutes. Found your post, pressed the power button, turned it back on, and success. ... When I performed a BIOS update it was before the HP logo appeared, with the bios update progress on screen with the warning not to switch off.
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Welcome to Microsoft community.

Given the extensive troubleshooting steps you've already attempted without success, it sounds like the BIOS update process may have failed in a way that has left the BIOS in a corrupt state. This situation is particularly challenging because the BIOS is essential for your computer to initialize hardware and boot any form of software, including recovery tools.

Here are a few additional suggestions, although it seems you might have tried some of these. If all else fails, the solution might unfortunately involve professional repair or replacement of the motherboard.

HP BIOS Recovery

HP computers often include a feature for recovering the BIOS. You mentioned trying many solutions, but just in case, here's the specific process for an HP desktop:

  1. Power off your computer.
  2. Press and hold the Windows key and the B key at the same time while pressing the computer's power button.
  3. After a second, release the power button but keep holding the Windows and B keys until you hear beeping sounds or see the HP BIOS Update screen.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to recover the BIOS.

If your model supports it, this could potentially restore the BIOS using a built-in recovery partition.

External BIOS Recovery Using a USB Flash Drive

Some HP models might support recovering the BIOS with a USB flash drive:

  1. On another computer, format a USB flash drive to FAT32.
  2. Visit the HP support website, find the BIOS for your model, and download it.
  3. Look for a BIOS recovery file in the downloaded package (this might require extracting the downloaded file). Instructions on HP's website should detail how to prepare the flash drive.
  4. With the computer off, insert the USB drive, and then attempt to boot the computer while pressing the BIOS recovery key combination (varies by model, but Windows + B or V are common).

Contact HP Support

At this point, if the computer still does not boot or allow BIOS access, it's likely that professional help is needed. Contact HP Customer Support for assistance. They might offer a repair service or provide further instructions specific to your model that aren't publicly documented.

Professional Computer Repair Service

If HP support is unable to assist or if the cost is prohibitive, a local computer repair service with experience in motherboard or BIOS issues could be your next best option. They might have tools or methods not generally available to consumers that can recover the motherboard without full replacement.

Consider the Warranty

If your HP desktop is still under warranty, be sure to discuss warranty coverage with HP or the seller. A failed BIOS update, especially one initiated by the system's own update tools, should be covered under most warranties.

Unfortunately, a failed BIOS update can result in a "bricked" motherboard, where replacement is the only viable option. However, exploring BIOS recovery options through HP support or a professional service is worthwhile before considering more drastic measures.

Please feel free to let me know how it goes. 

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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October 31, 2021 - Press and Pray" method a few times over the years - fortunately, it worked since the process was just "stuck" and not dead. ... IF a BIOS update is just stuck / stubborn / frozen-in-place half way through the update / boot process,
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March 13, 2023 - I have a laptop model 15-dw1014ni , it is stuck on the BIOS UPDATE loop the screen turns on and shows "BIOS UPDATE & initializing at the center" and then it makes this loud clicking sound and then turns off . It keeps doing the same thing over and over . The BIOS UPDATE was interrupted now ...
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