how to get into bios windows 11

To get into the BIOS on a Windows 11 computer, there are several common methods:

1. Access BIOS at startup by pressing a specific key such as Del, F2, F10, Esc, or F12 immediately and repeatedly when turning on or restarting the computer. The exact key depends on the manufacturer and is often shown briefly on the screen at startup.
2. From within Windows 11 settings:
   • Open Settings (Windows key + I)
   • Go to Update & Security > Recovery
   • Under Advanced startup, click Restart now
   • After restart, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart
   • The computer will boot directly into BIOS
3. Press Shift while clicking Restart on the Start menu to get the Advanced Startup Options, then follow the same path to UEFI Firmware Settings.
4. Use a command to restart into BIOS:
   • Open Command Prompt or Windows Terminal
   • Type shutdown.exe /r /fw and press Enter
   • The system will restart directly into BIOS
5. Create a desktop shortcut with command shutdown.exe /r /fw to quickly reboot into BIOS.

Additionally, BIOS access keys vary by brand, for example:

• Dell: F2 or F12
• HP: Esc or F10
• Lenovo: F1, F2, Fn + F2, or Enter then F1
• Acer: Del or F2
• Asus: Del, F2, or F10
• Microsoft Surface: Hold volume up + power button

If unsure, watch for the prompt at startup to know which key to press.