Laptop

Why would I change UEFI firmware settings?


Warning: Changing the wrong firmware settings can prevent your computer from starting correctly. You should only access the motherboard firmware when you have an excellent reason. It’s assumed that you know what you’re doing.

Should I change UEFI firmware settings?

Warning: Changing the wrong firmware settings can prevent your computer from starting correctly. You should only access the motherboard firmware when you have an excellent reason. It’s assumed that you know what you’re doing.

What happens when you change UEFI firmware settings?

The UEFI settings screen allows you to disable Secure Boot, a useful security feature that prevents malware from hijacking Windows or another installed operating system.

What happens if you dont see UEFI firmware settings?

Run Settings > Update & Security > Recovery and select Restart now under Advanced startup. From the next screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart to make changes.

Is UEFI firmware safe?

UEFI Does Have Security Risks Unfortunately, no piece of software is free for security threats; the same is true for UEFI. Hackers have targeted UEFI with malware in the past.

To Top