How to Enter the BIOS/ UEFI on Windows 11 (3 Ways)

With theTPMand Secure Bootrequirements to run Windows 11, Microsoft has made a bold decision in the right direction. It will bode well for Microsoft in the long run as far as Windows 11’s security is concerned. The good part is that most laptops nowadays come with the TPM module. You just need to enter the BIOS in Windows 11 to turn on TPM or Secure Boot. In case you are not aware of how to enter the BIOS or UEFI, fret not, as you have come to the right place. Here’s a simple guide on how to open the BIOS or UEFI on your Windows 11 PC. So without any delay, let’s go ahead and learn about the instructions.

We have included three different methods to enter the BIOS/ UEFI settings page in Windows 11. You can open the BIOS on both Windows 11 laptops and desktops using these methods.

Enter the BIOS in Windows 11 Using a Dedicated BIOS Key

Enter the BIOS in Windows 11 Using a Dedicated BIOS Key

Every laptop and desktop comes with a special key that lets you access the BIOS during startup. In this section, we have compiled the BIOS keys for various laptop and desktop manufacturers. You can find theBIOS hotkey right belowand follow the steps to enter the BIOS on Windows 11.

BIOS Key for Laptops:

BIOS Key for Desktop Motherboards:

Go ahead and turn off your computer completely. Now, turn it back on andkeep pressing the BIOS key. It will directly open the BIOS on your Windows 11 computer.

Enter the BIOS in Windows 11 from the Settings

Enter the BIOS in Windows 11 from the Settings

Apart from the BIOS hotkey, you can also enter the BIOS in Windows 11 from the Settings. If the BIOS key mentioned above didn’t work, don’t worry, as this method will surely take you to the BIOS screen. Simply follow the instructions below.

  1. Use theWindows 11 keyboard shortcut“Windows + I” to open the Settings. Then, move to System from the left sidebar and open the “Recovery” setting from the right pane.

  2. Here, click on “Restart now” next to “Advanced startup”. If you get a pop-up, confirm your selection, and click on “Restart now”.

  3. Once you are on the Advanced options screen, click on “Troubleshoot” and move to “Advanced options“.

  4. Here, click on “UEFI Firmware Settings” and choose “Restart”.

  5. Now, you willenter the BIOS or UEFI settings pageon your Windows 11 PC.

Enter the BIOS in Windows 11 from Command Prompt

Command Prompt also lets you access the BIOS settings page in Windows 11. Just execute a command, and you will enter the Advanced options screen, and you can open the BIOS from there. Here is how it works.

  1. Press the Windows key once, search for “cmd,” and open the Command Prompt. In this instance, you don’t need to run the Command Prompt as an administrator.

  2. In the CMD window,run the below command. Note that executing this command will instantly restart your PC, so save all your work before running this command.

  3. Once your computer reboots, it will open the same Advanced options screen. Here, move toTroubleshoot -> Advanced options-> UEFI Firmware Settings -> Restart.

  4. You willenter the BIOSon your Windows 11 computer right away.

Arjun Sha

Passionate about Windows, ChromeOS, Android, security and privacy issues. Have a penchant to solve everyday computing problems.

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