Fix: PC automatically goes to BIOS on startup
- Windows 10 users reported a boot issue that takes them directly to the BIOS menu.
- You can try pressing the power button if your PC keeps booting up in BIOS.
- If your computer keeps booting to BIOS, you should check the hardware connection.
- Also, if the PC boots to BIOS, then you can perform a Windows repair by following the steps below.
Windows 10 users reported an issue when booting their computers. Instead of getting to the Windows loading screen, the PC boots directly into the BIOS.
This unusual behavior could be triggered by different causes: recently changed/added hardware, hardware damage, improper hardware connections, and other issues.
In order to attempt to fix this issue, we managed to come up with a series of fixes to help you out, so be sure to keep reading.
Why is does my computer keep booting to UEFI?
It’s possible that your settings aren’t correct thus causing the system to go directly to UEFI. To prevent that, it’s important for you to fix UEFI boot problems on your PC.
Another problem can be legacy boot, so make sure that you don’t have any Legacy Boot issues on your computer.
Security settings can also lead to this issue, and sometimes you might get This PC must support Secure Boot message that prevents you from accessing Windows.
Whatever the reason is, this guide will surely help you fix that problem.
What can I do if my PC automatically goes to BIOS?
1. Check the hardware connection
- If you recently added new hardware, fiddled with the existing hardware, or you simply moved your PC around, make sure everything is in order.
- Hardware that is not properly plugged in could trigger the BIOS to open every time you try to load Windows.
- Check the CMOS battery.
- Unplug all peripherals and try booting that way.
- Turn Off your PC and unplug all cords. Hold the Power button for a minute to discharge it. Plug in everything and check for the resolution.
2. Disable Fast Boot and set your system drive as the primary option
- Access the BIOS utility.
- Go to Advanced settings, and choose the Boot settings.
- Disable Fast Boot, save changes and restart your PC.
- Set your HDD as the primary booting device and confirm changes.
3. Move your BCD store
- Select the BCD Backup/Repair section.
- Under BCD Management Options, choose Change boot drive, and click Perform Action.
- In the Select New Partition window make sure to set the new boot drive to C: – or the drive you have Windows installed in, and select OK.
4. Run the Windows Repair tool
- In order to utilize the Windows Repair tool, you’ll need to have a bootable Windows USB stick/DVD.
- Connect the flash drive/DVD to your PC, and set it as the Primary Boot Drive.
- Restart your PC and wait for the bootable device to load. After it finishes loading, choose the Run Windows Repair option and follow through with the process.
- This should fix the existing errors and make the system boot properly.
Also, the USB type-C has gained quite some traction since its introduction to the tech space because it enables faster data transmission and quick charge for different devices.
We strongly recommend you use a high-quality USB 3.0 flash drive. These are great compact solutions that can help you run the repair tool with no issues.
You should pick a USB flash drive that has enough storage for your needs, good read/ write speeds as well as some sort of security to prevent virus infections.
We hope that our recommendations from this article were helpful for you to solve the unusual behavior of your PC. For more suggestions, please access the comments section below.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Under normal conditions and as long as you have a version of the Windows OS installed, you can use the Power button to boot into Windows.
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There are plenty of things you can do from the BIOS menu, such as modify your Boot settings or change your fan speed.
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Yes, the BIOS can also be updated. However, this should only be done using the steps from our dedicated Windows 10 BIOS update guide.
