Windows 10: Unable to change boot order in BIOS in Windows 11

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We noticed a very peculiar issue where even after changing the Boot order in BIOS, we were not able to boot from the other boot device; instead, it defaulted to booting from the Windows Boot Manager. This issue is usually due to firmware limitations, hardware conflicts, or software restrictions. In this post, we are going […]

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Bios boot order change causes Windows 11 to lose activation status.

Hardware: MSI Z690 motherboard, Core i5-12600k.

I have 2 ssd drives. Each has its own bootloader. On the 2nd ssd, I have an older Windows version which is never connected to the internet, used for testing purposes. The first ssd is running Windows 11.

When I go to the bios and change the boot order to boot from the 2nd ssd, and then later change the boot order back to the 1st ssd, Windows 11 deactivates, giving a "hardware change" error.

But the hardware is exactly the same. I merely changed a bios setting, and changed it back.

Restoring the original bios setting should make any changes imperceptible.

This annoying deactivation behavior messes up my Chrome browser profile, effectively resetting it.

Why does a bios software setting change cause deactivation?

 

How to change boot order in America Megatrends BIOS. VERSION 2.20.1275

Hello! My name is Cristiano. I'm an Independent Advisor. I'd be happy to help you!

To change the boot order, you will need to access your BIOS settings. Here are the steps you can follow:

1. Restart your computer and press the key that takes you to the BIOS setup screen. This key varies depending on your computer's manufacturer, but it is usually one of the following: F2, F12, Delete, or Esc.

2. Once you're in the BIOS setup screen, navigate to the "Boot" tab using the arrow keys.

3. Look for the "Boot Priority" or "Boot Order" option and select it.

4. Use the arrow keys to move the SSD to the top of the boot order list. Make sure to save your changes before exiting the BIOS setup screen.

5. Restart your computer and it should now boot from your SSD.

If you're still having issues booting from your SSD after changing the boot order, you may need to check if your SSD is properly connected to your computer or try booting from a different device to see if the issue is with your computer or the SSD.

I hope this helps.

 

Can't Change Boot Order

Cloned original C:\ drive to an SSD drive then followed the windows procedure to get to BIOS to change the boot order:

• Settings
• Update and Security
• Recovery - Restart Now
• Troubleshoot
• Advanced Options
• UEFI Firmware Settings
• Restart

The last restart does not take me to BIOS. I just get a blank screen. Esc key gets me back to Windows, but I don't want to format the original C:\ drive for other use until I am able to change the boot order. How do I do that?