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Inspiron 15 5518, HTTPSBOOT Failed to initialize network connection

HTTPSBOOT Failed to initialize network connection

I have Dell Inspiron 15 5518 running Windows 10 On startup it started showing suddenly,

Inspiron 15 5518"HTTPSBOOT Failed to initialize network connection" 

It doesn't boot now. I tried changing the boot sequence, but I can only see Uefi HTTPs Boot in my boot sequence, so there is no option of changing the sequence.

How do I fix it?

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  • DELL-Nat M

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    Posted April 15th, 2024 16:54

    The error message "HTTPSBOOT Failed to initialize network connection" on startup indicates that your system is attempting to boot over the network (HTTPSBoot) instead of from the internal drive. This typically occurs when the BIOS boot sequence is misconfigured or the Windows Boot Manager entry is missing. Let's troubleshoot this step by step:

    1. Try One-Time Boot Menu

    • Restart your system and press F12 repeatedly as soon as the Dell logo appears.
    • Select "Windows Boot Manager" from the list of available boot devices.
    • If Windows loads successfully, proceed to Step 2 to make this change permanent.

    2. Verify Boot Sequence in BIOS

    • Restart and press F2 repeatedly to enter BIOS Setup.
    • Navigate to General > Boot Sequence (or Boot Configuration).
    • Ensure "Windows Boot Manager" is listed and set as the first boot option.
    • Disable HTTPSBoot if it appears in the boot sequence list.
    • Ensure Boot List Option is set to UEFI (not Legacy).
    • Press F10 to save and exit.

    3. Check Secure Boot Settings

    • In BIOS Setup (F2), navigate to Secure Boot > Secure Boot Enable.
    • For Windows 10/11, Secure Boot should typically be Enabled.
    • Press F10 to save and exit.

    4. Load BIOS Defaults

    • In BIOS Setup (F2), press Alt + F or navigate to Maintenance > Load Defaults.
    • Press F10 to save and exit.
    • This restores all BIOS settings to factory defaults, removing any misconfigured boot options including HTTPSBoot.
    • After loading defaults, verify your boot sequence (Step 2) is correctly set.

    5. Repair Windows Boot Records

    • If the above steps don't resolve the issue, boot from a Windows Installation USB or Dell OS Recovery media (press F12, select USB).
    • Select Repair your computer > Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Command Prompt.
    • Run these commands in order:
      • bootrec /fixmbr
      • bootrec /fixboot
      • bootrec /scanbcd
      • bootrec /rebuildbcd
    • Restart the system.

    For a comprehensive guide covering this and related boot errors, see our community wiki: Fix Dell Laptop or Desktop Boot Failures – Windows Boot Manager, Secure Boot, and Boot Device Errors

     

    If you still need assistance, please contact support by clicking the ‘Get Help Now’ button located at the bottom right corner of the page. The button is marked with a help icon for easy recognition as per the picture below: 

     

    See this video for additional No Boot troubleshooting assistance:



    How to Fix a Dell Computer Not Booting into Windows

     

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  • DELL-Cares

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    Posted June 7th, 2022 04:00

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    Posted August 1st, 2022 12:00

    Did anybody help you about this?

    I have the same Problem

  • AdrianG001

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    Posted August 2nd, 2022 05:00

    Dell has released a few remediations and mitigations for users. Users can further protect themselves by following these recommendations.

    Users have been asked to use secured networks and prevent unauthorized local and physical access to devices.
    Dell has asked the users to enable platform security features such as Secure Boot and BIOS Admin Password for additional protection.
    No action required on CVE-2021-21573 and CVE-2021-21574 as these two vulnerabilities were remediated on 28th May, 2021.
    The other two CVE-2021-21571 and CVE-2021-21572 vulnerabilities would require system BIOS updates to address the vulnerabilities. Please check out the affected device table from the post to find out the required BIOS version.
    Users can’t go with BIOS updates immediately. They can disable the BIOSConnect and HTTPS Boot feature on the system BIOS.

  • Brad L (retired)

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    Posted March 24th, 2023 19:00

    If anyone is still having this issue, can you please let me know if you're seeing the Windows Boot Manager and Disk Drive listed under the Boot Sequence in the BIOS? This can vary depending on system model but here is an example of what it could look like:

    DellBradL_0-1679711091827.png

    To enter the BIOS, press F2 at the Dell Screen before Windows attempts to boot and then select Boot Sequence (this could also be referred to as Boot Order).


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  • Brad L (retired)

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    Posted April 5th, 2023 12:00

    If you're still having this issue, please try resetting your BIOS to default. Be careful using this solution if you have made changes to your BIOS as you will need to make them again.

    Here is a helpful video for resetting the BIOS: 

     

    Marking as Dell Solution for visibility, please note there could be other reasons the system is getting this message but I wanted to provide a solution that has worked for some users. 


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  • EricEngels

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    Posted April 19th, 2023 13:00

    I have reset my bios and the only boot option I see is:

    UEFI HTTPs Boot

     

     

  • Enryq

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    Posted June 23rd, 2023 20:00

    Hi . only Htpps / ipv4 / ilv6

    no others options 

    pls

    help me

  • Imran0098

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    Posted July 26th, 2023 16:00

    I have loaded defaults in bios,  still it shows that https boot failed to intialize network connection 

  • DELL-Nat M

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    Posted July 27th, 2023 12:00

    All,

    Please try this and let me know if it fixed the issue for you:

    1. Reach to BIOS set up by pressing “F2” when system boots.
    2. Click “Boot Configuration” uncheck all options except for the internal SSD/HDD (blue rectangle in the pic below). The click “Apply changes” and exit.DELLNathaliaM_1-1690486694219.png
    3. If SSD/HDD options are not available, restore the BIOS to defaults (Load Defaults).
    4. Check if it will boot to your operating system.
    5. If it doesn't boot, try reseating the HDD/SSD (unplug/remove and plug it back in again). This step might be complex if you're not familiarized with hardware, so make sure you read your system manual and contact Dell if you need a technician's help. Data loss risk, so please make sure you save all your important files.
    6. Reboot your system and try to boot again.
    7. If the error changes to “No bootable device”, then you need to Restore your Computer Using SupportAssist OS Recovery or reinstall the OS.
    8. After the OS recover/reinstall you should be able to boot normally.
    9. If you still need help, please contact the support by clicking on Get Help Now on the bottom right corner of this page. Provide to them the private computer Service Tag and all of your troubleshooting.

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