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‎05-07-2021 02:48 PM

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Product: HP Compaq Elite 8300 SFF
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

I wanted to change the Legacy BIOS to UEFI for Virtualization use but I was confused to do so. Because I'm not sure if it's safe to do or risky to the system...

 

there is anyone who can help?

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‎05-07-2021 03:07 PM

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Hi:

 

You can enable Virtualization with the BIOS in legacy mode.

 

The difference between UEFI and Legacy is how you install Windows.

 

UEFI:  You have to boot your Windows installation media from one of the EFI boot sources (EFI USB flash drive or EFI DVD).

 

Legacy:  You install Windows from one of the Legacy boot sources (Legacy USB flash drive or Legacy DVD).

 

The enable VT setting can be found in the BIOS' security menu.

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