Recovery partition is there but recovery won't start
Right click on "Computer" and then go to "Manage"
In that window go to "Disc Management" in the left column.
Find your HP Recovery Partition and right click on it and mark it as "Active", ignore the warning sign and continue. Close all windows.
Shut the laptop right down and boot up, do not use restart. That should get the recovery process working.
Have the adapter plugged in when doing this.
