Open BIOS Instantly with a Single Command—No Key Press Required | Windows 10/11
In this step‑by‑step tutorial, I’ll show you the fastest way to access BIOS/UEFI settings without restarting multiple times or pressing tricky keys.
• Run the command: shutdown /r /fw /t 0🎙️ English Key Notes & Transcript
Hey guys, I'm here on this side of the screen. In today's video, we’re going to learn how to open the BIOS by using a specific command that will guide us through the process. So simply put, if your BIOS is set to UEFI, then this command will definitely work for you. However, keep in mind that it won’t function on a legacy BIOS system. Now, how do you check which type of BIOS you have? It’s quite simple, really. You just need to open the Run dialog and then type in either ‘msconfig’ or ‘msinfo32’ to find the information you need. As soon as you type that command in, you will see displayed in the BIOS mode exactly which version of the BIOS you currently have installed, and it should indicate that it is UEFI, which is what we are looking for. After that step is completed, what we need to do next is to open the Command Prompt, and make sure to run it as an administrator to have the necessary permissions. Okay, a prompt will pop up; just type the shutdown command. Then, go ahead and press the space bar on your keyboard, type in a slash, and then press the space bar once again. That's right, just type the slash. Now, you need to type F W slash T and then the number zero. This specific co...
📋 Overview & Step-by-Step Guide
00:08 UEFI BIOS requirement – Only works for UEFI, not Legacy
00:17 Checking BIOS mode – Type msinfo32 in Run
00:36 Using the command – Open CMD as admin
00:46 CMD command – shutdown /r /fw /t 0
01:04 Automatic BIOS entry – System restarts and enters BIOS
01:13 Benefit – No need to guess model‑specific keys (F2, Del, F12, etc.)
shutdown /r /fw /t 0
💻 Learn how to open BIOS in Windows 11/10 using just one CMD command!
In this step‑by‑step tutorial, I’ll show you the fastest way to access BIOS/UEFI settings without restarting multiple times or pressing tricky keys.
✅ What you’ll learn in this video:
• How to open BIOS instantly from Windows using Command Prompt
• Run the command: shutdown /r /fw /t 0
• Restart your PC and enter BIOS automatically
• Works on Windows 11, 10, and earlier versions
• Quick tips for accessing UEFI/BIOS safely
🔹 Why use this method:
No more guessing the key (F2, Del, Esc, etc.) on startup. This CMD command lets Windows restart directly into BIOS/UEFI, saving time and hassle.
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