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samuel369
Apr 20, 2026Occasional Reader
Battery stuck at 44% after Windows update (HP laptop)
My HP laptop battery is stuck at 44% even when plugged in for over an hour. It shows charging, but the percentage doesn’t increase. When unplugged, the battery drains normally. This started after a ...
Xaviery
Apr 21, 2026Brass Contributor
Since the issue started after an update, check if there are BIOS updates available from HP’s official website. Sometimes, BIOS updates fix battery recognition issues. If the problem began after a recent BIOS update, consider rolling back to a previous version.