Windows 10: BIOS Password to prevent changing BIOS settings?

Discus and support BIOS Password to prevent changing BIOS settings? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I have a laptop with BitLocker enabled with TPM with PIN protection. If an attacker steals my laptop, would they be able to access my sensitive files... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by win10freak, Aug 31, 2019.

  1. BIOS Password to prevent changing BIOS settings?


    I have a laptop with BitLocker enabled with TPM with PIN protection.

    If an attacker steals my laptop, would they be able to access my sensitive files from the Internal hard drive if I do not set a BIOS Password to prevent the attacker from changing the BIOS settings?

    :)
     
    win10freak, Aug 31, 2019
    #1

  2. How to change BIOS Settings.

    Hi,

    Thank you for being a part of Windows 10 Insider Preview.

    I appreciate you for providing details about the issue and we are glad to assist you.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to switch from IDE to ACHL and check if it helps.

    • Press Windows key +
      R
      from the Keyboard.
    • Type regedit and hit
      Enter
      .
    • Browse to HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\msahci\
    • Change the DWord value named "Start" from "3" (IDE) to "0" (AHCL)
    • Shutdown the computer.
    • Power the computer back on, making sure to enter the BIOS and change the SATA Operation to AHCL.
    • Save the change.
    Registry Disclaimer:

    Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry
    if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/) How to back up and restore the registry in Windows.

    BIOS Disclaimer:

    Modifying BIOS/ complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) settings incorrectly can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the
    configuring of BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Modifications of the settings are at your own risk.

    Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Mohammed AliAli, Aug 31, 2019
    #2
  3. Bios settings

    Hi,

    Thank you for being a part of Windows 10 Insider Preview.

    I appreciate you for providing details about the issue and we are glad to assist you.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to switch from IDE to ACHL and check if it helps.

    • Press Windows key +
      R
      from the Keyboard.
    • Type regedit and hit
      Enter
      .
    • Browse to HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\msahci\
    • Change the DWord value named "Start" from "3" (IDE) to "0" (AHCL)
    • Shutdown the computer.
    • Power the computer back on, making sure to enter the BIOS and change the SATA Operation to AHCL.
    • Save the change.
    Registry Disclaimer:

    Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry
    if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/) How to back up and restore the registry in Windows.

    BIOS Disclaimer:

    Modifying BIOS/ complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) settings incorrectly can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the
    configuring of BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Modifications of the settings are at your own risk.

    Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Mohammed AliAli, Aug 31, 2019
    #3
  4. BIOS Password to prevent changing BIOS settings?

    Bios update Compatability issues.

    Hi,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

    • Are you trying to downgrade or upgrade the BIOS?

    Since you are trying to make changes in bios, I suggest you to contact the manufacturer for assistance.

    BIOS Disclaimer: Modifying BIOS/ complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) settings incorrectly can cause serious problems that may
    prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the configuring of BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Modifications of the settings are at your own risk.



    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Aug 31, 2019
    #4
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