A blank USB drive with at least 32 GB (sometimes 64 GB for business models) and an active internet connection.
If you are looking for the original download for Windows 10, it is important to note that this specific software was discontinued for computers manufactured after 2018. While older HP devices may still have a legacy version pre-installed, HP has transitioned to the HP Cloud Recovery Tool as the official method for system restoration on modern Windows 10 and 11 systems.
Owners of HP consumer and business PCs running Windows 10 or 11.
This guide explains how to download the current official tools and the best alternatives for managing your backups. 1. The Official Successor: HP Cloud Recovery Tool
Upgrading from Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10 can sometimes corrupt this recovery partition, making the original tool unusable. 3. Recommended Backup Alternatives
If your PC won't boot, turn it on and immediately press the F11 key repeatedly to enter the recovery environment.