MS new "Secure Boot" locked BIOS arrives

Co-posted at SevenForums:

Whether you plan on using Windows 8 or not, everyone buying a PC in the future will end up with the Microsoft-driven Secure Boot feature enabled. Secure Boot prevents “unauthorized” operating systems and software from loading during the startup process.
Secure Boot is a feature enabled by UEFI – which replaces the traditional PC BIOS – but Microsoft mandates specific implementations for x86 (Intel) and ARM PCs. Any computer with a Windows 8 logo sticker has Secure Boot enabled.

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http://www.eightforums.com/general-discussion/4678-windows-8-can-block-bios.html


Our first Secure Boot case wishing to replace Win8 with Windows 7 has arrived:
cant install windows 7 in the preinstalled windows 8 laptop - Windows 7 Forums.
Solved quickly bypassing EFI.

UPDATE: This great new tutorial by Theog shows how to turn off Secure Boot to install another OS: Downgrade Windows 8 to Windows 7

 

[gregrocker]

Normally F2 on Sony.

 

[alphanumeric]

Try turning off fast Startup and see if you have better luck accessing the BIOS.
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/6320-fast-startup-turn-off-windows-8-a.html?ltr=F

 

[theog]

Go to
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/4935-startup-options-menu-boot-windows-8-a.html

 

[area 66]

Don't buy win8 pc's and you'll be safe (for the moment).

That's it build your PC, Asus, Gigabyte, Asrock , MSI and all others Motherboard manufacturers give the control to their customers.