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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computer stucks forever on hp bios update initializing windo... - HP Support Community - 7110373
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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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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November 5, 2024 - Step 1. Go to the official website of HP software and driver download page and download the latest version of BIOS. Step 2. Create a folder named HP Update on your desktop and run the BIOS file to change its location to the HP Update path.
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October 11, 2023 - Then, press the power button again to turn it on. This might trigger the laptop to restart the update process. Check for Power: Ensure your laptop is connected to a power source and has a stable power supply. Interrupting a BIOS update due to a dead battery can result in serious issues.
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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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Solved: Bios update stuck (HP Support Assistant) - Page 3 - HP Support Community - 5530247
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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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 - 8480035
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July 13, 2021 - I download the BIOS update file from the Hp support page using another PC and create a BIOS recovery USB flash drive. Then plug the usb flash drive with my HP laptop and press power button on laptop by keep pressing windows key +B key.
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Now when I rebooted to finish installing the updates it starts by trying to install this bios update which must be wrong for this model as I get a screen with an HP logo and "HP Bios Update" and "initializing" and it reboots almost immediately and comes back to that screen over and over again.
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August 6, 2024 - Have you tried the steps in this post on the HP forums (the reply from an HP employee)? Might be worth a try. Hello My laptop (product number 5TA22EA) did an automatic BIOS update and is stuck at 23% on the "System BIOS being updated" screen at the "Writing new BIOS image" stage for 18 hours.
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July 27, 2025 - My suggestion would be to have a local PC Tech attempt a BIOS flash using a Serial ISP Programmer if you cannot flash the BIOS and your PC is not in warranty.
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September 22, 2021 - hp · laptop · bios · Share · https://linustechtips.com/topic/1375046-help-my-laptop-is-apparently-stuck-in-a-bios-update/ More sharing options... Followers 1 · Go to solution Solved by nick_Nachu, September 22, 2021 · 38 minutes ago, BadBoyHaloCat said: Let it sit.
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HP ENVY X360 updating BIOS stuck on initializing screen - HP Support Community - 8905812
November 4, 2023 - Just bought the PC two days ago, during the windows update, the computer stuck on initializing screen for over three hours during the BIOS update, I have cancelled four times. All Windows updates were finished, except the bios status cancelled, I tried to do it manually but ended the same.
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While pressing those keys, press and hold the Power button on the computer for 2 to 3 seconds, and then release the Power button but continue to hold the Windows logo key and the B or V key until the HP BIOS update screen displays or you hear a beeping sound (usually 8 beeps)....