HP MINI won't start
I have a HP MINI VM257UA #ABA that I have attempted to start but even after trying to restore from factory will not start.
Hi @Preacherkim
Welcome to the Forums of HP Support!
I understand that you are having problems try to restore your HP Mini to factory image. I'm happy help you sort through this.
Take a look at this page which includes links to several other pages that may be relevant to your problem.
Recover the operating system from Windows XP using Roxio BackOn Track
There are pages for the FAQ, how to use a disc of recovery and an overview of the process.
Let me know how it works for you.
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