How to Boot HP Envy from USB: A Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Prepare Your USB Drive

Before you can boot from USB on your HP Envy laptop, you need a bootable USB drive. This could be an installation disk for Windows, a Linux distribution, or a recovery tool. Tools like Rufus or the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool are great for creating bootable USB drives. Simply plug in your USB drive, select the appropriate ISO file, and let the tool format and set up your USB drive as bootable.

Step 2: Access the HP Envy BIOS Settings

To boot from USB, you must first enter the BIOS on your HP Envy laptop. Start by powering on or restarting your laptop. As soon as you see the HP logo appear on the screen, press the ESC key or the F10 key (depending on your model) repeatedly. This will open the BIOS setup menu.

Here, you can adjust various settings, including the boot order. Make sure to take note of where the USB settings are located in the BIOS for easy navigation.

Step 3: Change Boot Order to USB

Once you are inside the BIOS, navigate to the Boot Options or Boot Order section. You will need to change the boot priority to allow your HP Envy to boot from the USB drive first. Typically, you will see options like Boot Device Priority or Boot Options in the BIOS.

Use the arrow keys to move your USB drive to the top of the boot order list. Make sure that USB Storage Device or External Device is listed first. Once this is done, save the settings by pressing the appropriate key (usually F10) and confirm that you want to save changes.

Step 4: Save and Exit BIOS

After adjusting the boot order, it’s time to save your changes. Press the F10 key to save and exit the BIOS. Your HP Envy will confirm that you want to save the changes and reboot your system.

Be sure to exit the BIOS properly to ensure that all the changes are applied successfully. Once the system reboots, your laptop will attempt to boot from the USB drive.

Step 5: Boot from USB Drive

At this point, your HP Envy is set to boot from the USB device. The system should automatically detect the bootable USB and load the operating system or tool you’ve set up on the drive.

If you don’t see anything after the reboot, it might be worth double-checking your USB drive to ensure that it’s bootable and correctly formatted. In some cases, the USB drive may not be detected due to incorrect BIOS settings or a malfunctioning USB drive.

Once the USB boots successfully, you will either see the Windows installation screen, a Linux login prompt, or whatever tool you have prepared the USB for.