TECHNOLOGYMay 24 · 10:28 UTCTHE REGISTER

HP investigating BIOS updates that leave premium laptop users in boot loop limbo

HP is investigating BIOS updates that have caused boot loops, Blue Screens of Death, and hardware issues in premium laptops like the ZBook Ultra G1a and EliteBook X G1a. Affected BIOS versions include 01.04.03/01.04.05 for the ZBook Ultra G1a and 01.03.11/01.05.00 for the EliteBook X G1a. HP advises users to contact support, and the issue resurfaces amid Microsoft's efforts to improve firmware update reliability.

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