Is My Computer Bios or Uefi?
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How do I know if I have BIOS or UEFI?

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  1. Launch a Windows virtual machine.
  2. Click the Search icon on the Taskbar and type in msinfo32 , then press Enter.
  3. System Information window will open. Click on the System Summary item. Then locate BIOS Mode and check the type of BIOS, Legacy or UEFI.

How do I know if I have UEFI or BIOS Windows 10?

Assuming you have Windows 10 installed on your system, you can check if you have UEFI or BIOS legacy by going to the System Information app. In Windows Search, type “msinfo” and launch the desktop app named System Information. Look for the BIOS item, and if the value for it is UEFI, then you have the UEFI firmware.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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