What is BIOS ?
Before knowing How to Set BIOS Passoword in Windows and reasons why you need to do it, Let us first see what BIOS is.
The BIOS means Basic Input/Output System which you can access when your computer boots up.
Why you need to set BIOS Password
Even if you have a log in Password in your Windows Computer or Laptop, the BIOS still provides a loophole for hackers. To close this loophole, one Should add a password to the BIOS.
A BIOS password is very strong password which locks up the hardware and
makes the laptop or Computer completely unusable. You Can Enter the
Operating System only if you enter the BIOS password. This makes your
Computer Exteremely Safe.
Steps to Set BIOS Password in Windows
Follow the Below Simple steps that explains you how to Password protect BIOS in Windows.
Step 1: Enter BIOS Settings by Continuously Pressing F2 key on
your keyboard while your Computer Boots. Most of the Computer have F2 as
BIOS key but You can always look what is shown on the screen when your Computer boots.
Step 2: Once you’re in the BIOS, you should navigate to Security
tab with the keyboard arrows. The BIOS menu layout is not entirely the
same on all desktops/laptops. Now Select "Set Supervisor Password" and
Press Enter.
Step 3: You will see a Pop up to enter your BIOS password.,Once
done, press Enter, you should Get a popup saying changes have been
saved.
Step 4: Now Press F10 to Save and Exit Setup. Or you might have to go to File first, and then select Save and Exit Setup. Press Enter and select Yes to exit the BIOS.
Next time you boot your Computer, You will be asked for password in
order to Enter the Operating System. Its Important to Choose Password
that is Strong that which you can Remember. I hope you will like this
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