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    windows 8 secure boot UEFI bios?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by BradI, Nov 23, 2012.

  1. BradI

    BradI Notebook Guru

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    I just ran the upgrade assistant on my Alienware M15x and it said I couldn't run secure boot due to UEFI compatibility problem. I am trying to track down if the m15x can do UEFI or not?

    Thanks
     
    BradI, Nov 23, 2012
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    Jdpurvis Notebook Evangelist

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    The most recent bios is A09, and I am90% sure it cannot do UEFI. However, It can run Windows 8. I had a fairly rocky course for my upgrade - partly due to an issue with my SSD. See the Win 8 thread in the general Alienware forum. A number of others have managed to get Win 8 running. A couple of suggestions: Remove (don't just disable ) your antivirus software. If it turns on after the upgrade, it can cause WIn 8 to hang. It (almost) goes without saying that you should back up your disk.

    If you go ahead, let us know how you make out.

    Joe
     
    Jdpurvis, Nov 23, 2012
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    The m15x does not have UEFI but will work fine with Windows 8.
     
    ssj92, Nov 23, 2012
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    Thanks for the info! To those who have done the upgrade, what do you think of Windows 8 on the notebook vs. Win 7?
     
    BradI, Nov 23, 2012
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    In my opinion, I prefer 8 over 7. I still have 7 on my desktop but that will change soon. I think 8 is overall better than 7 and once you get used to the start menu you really see how much better it is.
     
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    This is completely accurate. It does not support UEFI boot mode but it does work.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Nov 27, 2012
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