An HP BIOS update is breaking expensive laptops. Here’s what you can do
A recent HP BIOS update has rendered several expensive laptop models unusable, causing them to freeze and display blue screens of death. The issue affects models like the ZBook Ultra G1a, EliteBook X G1a, and ProBook 455 G7. HP is aware of the problem and is working on a fix, advising users to disable automatic updates in the meantime.
- ▪A faulty HP BIOS update is causing laptops to freeze during boot and display blue screens of death.
- ▪The issue affects multiple models, including ZBook Ultra G1a, EliteBook X G1a, and ProBook 455 G7.
- ▪HP recommends contacting support and disabling automatic updates until a fix is released.
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News An HP BIOS update is breaking expensive laptops. Here’s what you can do Owners of certain HP laptops are currently facing serious problems. Following a failed BIOS update, the devices are no longer usable and display a BSOD. A solution is still being worked on. By Laura Pippig Staff Writer, PC-WELT May 26, 2026 6:23 am PDT Image: panitanphoto / Shutterstock.com Summary created by Smart Answers AIIn summary:PCWorld reports that a faulty HP BIOS update delivered via Windows Update is causing expensive laptops to freeze during boot and display blue screens of death.The issue affects multiple models including ZBook Ultra G1a, EliteBook X G1a, and ProBook 455 G7, with problems occurring even on brand-new devices.HP acknowledges the problem and recommends contacting support while disabling…
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