Archive for October 2024
How to Perform an Emergency Restart (Win 10/11)
To perform an emergency restart of a Windows computer, you can use these steps. This type of restart bypasses the standard shutdown process and forces the system to reboot immediately, which can be useful if the computer is unresponsive or in an unusual state. Method 1: Using Ctrl + Alt + Delete This forces an…
Read MorePowerShell Script to Restart Computer into Bios Screen
Here’s a PowerShell script to restart a Windows computer and boot directly into the BIOS or UEFI settings. This script leverages the Restart-Computer cmdlet with the appropriate parameter to reboot into the firmware: Explanation: Important Notes: To run this script: This should reboot your system and take you directly to the BIOS or UEFI setup…
Read MoreRestart to Bios Screen
Here’s a batch file that can help restart a Windows computer and automatically boot it into the BIOS screen. This script uses the shutdown command to restart the computer, along with a command to prompt it to boot into the BIOS (if the system and BIOS support it). Create a .bat file with the following…
Read MoreSteps to Switch Out of S Mode
The process to get out of S Mode must be done manually through the Microsoft Store because it involves licensing and security restrictions that Microsoft has set in place. Here’s how you can manually switch out of S Mode: Steps to Switch Out of S Mode
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