Topic: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10

[p1k2b3]

After updating to Windows 10 Pro [Anniversary Update], I needed to access BIOS on my Desktop. I have done this many times without any problem in Windows 7 Pro. Now, when I repeat-press DEL key on Start-up, nothing happens and the PC hangs.Has anybody faced this problem and solved it?

[jheysen]

That's mostly your desktop ging too quickly... tell Windows to restart so it doen't quick boot, that should give you extra seconds. If that fails, disconnect the HDD so you are sure to enter bios upon booting. You can also keep DEL pressed on startup :p

[A41202813GMAIL]

As Soon As You Power On Your Computer, Keep The F8 Key Fully Depressed And See What Happens.

Cheers.

[p1k2b3]

That's mostly your desktop ging too quickly... tell Windows to restart so it doen't quick boot, that should give you extra seconds. If that fails, disconnect the HDD so you are sure to enter bios upon booting. You can also keep DEL pressed on startup :p

Thanks. Tried Restart - did not work. Tried DEL - did not work. Shall try removal of HDD soon.

[p1k2b3]

As Soon As You Power On Your Computer, Keep The F8 Key Fully Depressed And See What Happens.

Cheers.

Boots to Windows 10 Pro!

[A41202813GMAIL]

Instead Of Removing The HDD, Try Removing The Keyboard First, And Then Power On The Computer Without It.

Cheers.

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[p1k2b3]

Instead Of Removing The HDD, Try Removing The Keyboard First, And Then Power On The Computer Without It.

Cheers.

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1. Remove Keyboard and Power On >>> Windows 10 starts up.
2. Remove Keyboard + Mouse and Power On >>> Windows 10 starts up.
What was the basis of this advice?

[jheysen]

I think he's trying to check if disconnecting the keybord and adding it later, then restarting might make a difference. From my point of view, the most effetive method will be to disconnect the HDD, so you force the PC into the bios, there you can add a POST Delay, save, power off, reconnect the HDD and power on and enter the bios again

[Samker]

After updating to Windows 10 Pro [Anniversary Update], I needed to access BIOS on my Desktop. I have done this many times without any problem in Windows 7 Pro. Now, when I repeat-press DEL key on Start-up, nothing happens and the PC hangs.Has anybody faced this problem and solved it?

Hi P. & Welcome back to SCF Community.

Regarding your problem, could you please provide us information about your hardware, especially Motherboard version ??

Beside that, also, please check suggestion (YouTube video tutorial) posted for your on our Facebook page, here: https://www.facebook.com/SCforum/posts/1123984334304437

cya later,

S.

[A41202813GMAIL]

The **Basis** For Removing The HDD And/Or The Keyboard Is The Same - Trying To Force The System To An Early Stop After It Recognizes An Hardware Error Made On Purpose.

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This Was Evident On Computers From A Few Years Ago, And A Famous Joke Against M$ ( I Guess You Are Too Young To Have Known It ):

**Keyboard Error - Press F1 To Continue**

Can You Guess The Joke ?

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If My Advice Is Bothering You, Just Say So.

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