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eb0425 · ‎01-24-2016

I need to access the BIOS to enable virtualization so that a program in Kaspersky Internet Security (Safe Money) will running SECURELY and properly. This function worked fine until I upgraded to Windows 10. Windows 10 CHANGED the setting on the BIOS. Yes, I said it because I believe it. Safe Money worked just fine until I upgraded to Windows 10.

If I had access to the BIOS, would I be asking this question?? I have already asked Kaspersky and they are telling me they can't do anything to help me. In other words, they are stumped, too. I have been looking high and low all over the internet for a solution and any that I have gotten do not work. Not even here OR Mocrosft. Soooo, here I am.

BTW, I am aware of others who, for various reasons, are trying to access the BIOS in order to correct problems caused by upgrading to Windows 10.

Erik

redlofredlof · ‎01-24-2016

To Access BIOS you need to Press F10 Button when you power up the PC.

You can also Halt the PC from booting to windows by pressing ESC button and then Select F10 option to go into the BIOS.

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redlofredlof · ‎01-24-2016

To Access BIOS you need to Press F10 Button when you power up the PC.

You can also Halt the PC from booting to windows by pressing ESC button and then Select F10 option to go into the BIOS.

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eb0425 · ‎01-24-2016

Hello, My Friend!!!

And THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

That worked beautifully! I am now fully secured (Well, as best as you can for these days anyway!!)

I will pass this along to the other souls who have been having this issue.

Again, THANK YOU!!

Erik

redlofredlof · ‎01-24-2016

Hi eb0425,

You are welcome.

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PeerOne · ‎01-24-2016

@eb0425 wrote:
I need to access the BIOS to enable virtualization so that a program in Kaspersky Internet Security (Safe Money) will running SECURELY and properly. This function worked fine until I upgraded to Windows 10. Windows 10 CHANGED the setting on the BIOS. Yes, I said it because I believe it. Safe Money worked just fine until I upgraded to Windows 10.

I doubt Window 10 can change your BIOS-that would be news to me.

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Andi_M · ‎01-31-2016

I have exactly the same issue as the other person does but I can not acess the bios using the above procedure. Is there another way?

eb0425 · ‎01-31-2016

Hi Andi

What you have to do is wait for your computers logo screen to show and then POUNCE on either ESC or F10. What kind of computer do you have??

Erik

Andi_M · ‎01-31-2016

I have a Pavilion g6-1b79dx Notebook PC

I tried both ways when my screen was black and it still loaded windows 10.

Should I be holding it down or continuously hitting it or only once?

eb0425 · ‎01-31-2016

Hi Andi!!

When you restart or power up your laptop, when you see the HP Logo screen, hit ESC Immediately!! This will take you to a screen with various options. Hit F10 (leisurely, I might add) and you will have access to the BIOS. Find what you need and make the changes.

I must caution you...BE CAREFUL!!! If all you need to do is enable virtualization, do that. Don't forget to hit Save (bottom right of screen) and your laptop will continue booting up WITH the change in place.

Erik

Andi_M · ‎01-31-2016

This did not work for me. I hit esc the second I saw the hp logo. The within a second the windows icon came up. What could be stopping me from accessing it? Is there any setting I should check/change?

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