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How to Check if Windows 11 is UEFI or Legacy
The simplest method is to check the System Information page
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Updated onOctober 23, 2023
updated onOctober 23, 2023
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If you want to check if Windows 11 is UEFI or Legacy BIOS on your computer, this guide can help! We will explore simple ways to find the system boot mode information, as it is essential for tasks like boot management & system maintenance.
What’s the difference between UEFI and Legacy?
How do I know if I have UEFI or Legacy on Windows 11?
Before proceeding with the steps to check the system boot mode, go through the following preliminary checks:
1. Using the System Information page
2. Check the setupact.log
3. Using the BCDEDIT command
4. Using the Disk Management app
If your system BIOS mode is UEFI and you want to learn how to create a Windows 10 bootable USB to upgrade the system, explore this guide!
5. Using the Command Prompt at boot
6. Using the Windows PowerShell
7. Using the Advanced options
Can I switch from Legacy to UEFI?
You can switch the system mode, provided your system hardware supports it. Also, it is a necessary step if you are upgrading your computer to Windows 11. To switch it, follow these steps:
Checking the BIOS mode is essential if you are going to make significant hardware changes, like adding a new hard drive or can be useful while troubleshootingboot problems.
Also, if you are planning to upgrade your computer to the latest Windows version or get firmware updates, you must know about it.
If you are using older hardware and want toinstall Windows 11, the chances are the system boot mode is Legacy BIOS, and therefore, you can’t use the conventional method; read this guide to learn an alternate one.
Which method would you use to check the system boot mode on your computer? Tell us in the comments section below.
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Srishti Sisodia
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Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.
Her diverse interests bring a unique perspective to her work, and she approaches everything with commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. That’s why she’s part of Windows Report’s Reviewers team, always willing to share the real-life experience with any software or hardware product. She’s also specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
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Srishti Sisodia
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She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
