Windows 10: Can windows 10 updates change/alter BIOS settings?

We have a controlled environment in which all computers were deployed with the microphones and wifi disabled in the BIOS settings roughly 12 to 15 months ago. When these devices were deployed, the deploying team member confirmed the bios settings and labeled the device 'no camera/wifi, mic disabled.' During a recent check, we found that 17 of the devices had the mics enabled in the BIOS settings. These devices have not been altered in any way except for windows updates. There is a BIOS password that is not shared. If it is possible for BIOS settings to be altered by windows update, how can w

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access BIOS settings in Win 10

I have an 8-year old computer running Win 10. I need to access the BIOS settings. It used to be the holding down the F2 key during startup would bring up the BIOS screen in Windows computers. But this no longer works. A web article listed a complicated
series of steps leading to a reboot . . . but still no access to BIOS. Any suggestions?

 

Cannot change windows update settings


I do not want Windows 10 to update and restart my PC automatically - I want to decide when that is done.

In the Settings it is fixed at 'Automatic' update.

I have followed two suggestions to alter the setting that searches turned up, but neither have worked so far.

Can anyone suggest how I get over this problem.

NOTE:
Here are the 2 Methods I tried.

 

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 (How to back up and restore the registry in Windows - Microsoft Support) 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.