The HP ProBook 440 G9 includes HP Sure Start Gen6 (or later). This is not a gimmick; it is hardware-level protection.
The ProBook 440 G9 BIOS supports the UEFI Shell (if enabled in Advanced tab), useful for:
To create a UEFI bootable USB:
| Setting | Recommended Value | Reason | |--------|------------------|--------| | Secure Boot | Enabled | Prevents rootkits/bootkits | | Virtualization Technology (VTx) | Enabled | Required for WSL, VMware, Hyper-V | | USB Boot | Enabled (if needed) | Allows boot from recovery drives | | Action Keys Mode | Enabled / Disabled | Disabled = standard F1-F12; Enabled = hotkeys (brightness/volume) | | Fast Boot | Disabled (troubleshooting) / Enabled (daily use) | Faster startup but may skip diagnostics | | Wake on LAN | Disable (unless on enterprise network) | Prevents accidental wake-ups |
HP recommends keeping the BIOS updated for security patches, hardware compatibility, and system stability. hp probook 440 g9 bios
Option A – HP Support Assistant (Automatic)
Option B – Manual Update via HP website The HP ProBook 440 G9 includes HP Sure
Option C – BIOS Flash via USB (for non-booting systems)
⚠️ Never update BIOS on battery alone. A power failure can brick the laptop. To create a UEFI bootable USB: