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PC will not enter BIOS

Anonymous
2021-03-15T14:15:02+00:00

I cannot access bios or boot from a USB for some reason, it just goes straight to the login screen. When I press the hotkey to enter BIOS, my PC does not turn on. When I press the hotkey to enter the boot menu it also does not turn on. I have tried the shift-restart and edit UEFI settings method, and my pc never turns back on. I have also tried the method of restarting through advanced startup in the settings, and once again, my pc never restarts it just turns off. I would appreciate any assistance!

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-03-15T16:31:26+00:00

    Trying to boot tails, and I believe not being able to do so has to do with some changes I made to the BIOS settings months ago. And thanks for the responses, I will likely have to wait until I get home.

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  2. Neil D 32,740 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2021-03-15T15:17:12+00:00

    Can you disconnect the boot drive to see if starting without the drive connected allows you to use the DEL key to access the bios.

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  3. Neil D 32,740 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2021-03-15T16:17:33+00:00

    If you cannot access the bios using the DEL key either by selecting Start > Power > Restart (and then tapping the DEL key during power up, before windows starts. Or trying to access via Settings > Update and security > Recovery then you may have to wait.

    Why are you trying to access the bios, if you don't mind me asking.

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-03-15T15:05:25+00:00

    My PC has an MSI motherboard, the MS-7B22, and I know that the hotkey for entering BIOS is the del button, and the hotkey for entering the boot menu is F11, as they both used to work the last time I used them (a while ago). Now, when I press those buttons upon bootup, my PC doesn't turn on. And the same happens with all of the alternatives that I stated in the initial post.

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  5. Anonymous
    2021-03-15T14:54:01+00:00

    Hello roboto911, welcome to the Microsoft community, my name is Luiz Cruz, an independent consultant and I would be happy to help you.

    What exactly is the model and manufacturer of the computer?

    Each manufacturer has a different way of accessing Bios;

    I await your return for an assertive response;

    See you soon!

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