Use the or plug in a USB keyboard. Some HP Pavilion laptops disable internal keyboard drivers in Safe Mode.
Your HP Pavilion will reboot into the "Choose an option" screen.
| Scenario | Key to Press | |----------|--------------| | Boot to recovery (pre‑Windows) | F11 repeatedly at startup | | Enter boot menu | F9 (select USB/DVD) | | Enter BIOS/UEFI | F10 | | Safe Mode via Startup Settings | 4 or F4 | safe mode hp pavilion
Power on the device and immediately tap the key to bring up the Startup Menu. Press F11 to enter System Recovery .
For Pavilions that won’t boot at all.
Minimal drivers; no internet access. Best for removing malware or uninstalling buggy software.
After the reboot, follow the path: > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart . Use the or plug in a USB keyboard
While holding Shift, click the icon in the corner and select Restart .
You may need to disable first (if you can reach normal Windows): | Scenario | Key to Press | |----------|--------------|
As soon as you see the HP logo, press and hold the Power button until the laptop shuts down again.