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    BT.exe for Win10

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Umbra, Dec 22, 2017.

  1. Umbra

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    hi,

    Anyone knows where i can find BT.exe (ASUS' BIOS tool) for Win10.

    My Secureboot option was removed and only this exe may bring it back, but i could only find it for Win7.

    thank you.
     
    Umbra, Dec 22, 2017
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    SecureBoot option was removed (from what i read it becomes hidden if you upgrade the BIOS while using another drive that the one shipped), you can't enable or disable it, it is just not there. the only way is to use this program, it is why i look for it.
     
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    That's really odd problem. Tried flashing using Dos or WinPE?
     
    Vasudev, Dec 23, 2017
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    no avail. Just need the tool from what i read.
     
    Umbra, Dec 24, 2017
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    That's strange so resetting the BIOS back to defaults when set it back into UEFI mode and Secure Boot on. This is the first time I hear that you can't simply enable Secure Boot back and I've used 100s of laptops. It's a simple on/off switch in the BIOS provided you have legacy/CSM off
     
    Spartan@HIDevolution, Dec 24, 2017
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    Did you flash modded BIOS onto the system? If so, mostly Secure Boot will not function properly.
    Try Asus EZFlash 3 as per their guide https://www.asus.com/in/support/FAQ/1008859/
     
    Vasudev, Dec 25, 2017
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    You go on ASUS forum, plenty of case like mine, that was the way ASUS did. no original HDD while flashing the BIOS = no more secureboot.

    my BIOS is Aptio American Megatrend v209 - vBIOS 2137- EC version 206. (this is the last build made in 2014)

    no switches ON/OFF

    the latest BIOS is the one above , EZflash say it is too old and refuses its use.
     
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    I see
     
    Spartan@HIDevolution, Dec 26, 2017
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    so i need this BT.exe (for Win10) tool to unhide the Secureboot option
     
    Umbra, Dec 26, 2017
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    It’s a reason you should be careful with flash new bios/firmware. Never be the GP!!
     
    Papusan, Dec 26, 2017
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    I didn't upgraded the BIOS myself, the repair guy did it when fixing my motherboard, since i kept my HDD with me, he had to use a spare one.
    What was unexpected is that idiot implementation from ASUS, .
     
    Umbra, Dec 26, 2017
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    Rather say as expected. And new hardware/firmware security standards is coming. Better implement it before time, LOL
     
    Papusan, Dec 26, 2017
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    i wont say "expected", this issue happened 2 years ago...
     
    Umbra, Dec 26, 2017
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    in the past, there was a way to force flash an older BIOS but I'm not sure that method works. Perhaps make a new thread dedicated to how to downgrade ASUS (insert your laptop model here) BIOS to an older version then your thread would get more exposure to help you with that issue. There should be a way, also try asking on the ASUS ROG Forums
     
    Spartan@HIDevolution, Dec 26, 2017
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    I know what i have to do to fix it, i just need the mentioned tool, it allows me to change hidden parameters in the BIOS.

    i can downgrade, i did it, but it won't make secureboot to reappear.

    i asked already on ASUS forum.
     
    Umbra, Dec 26, 2017
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    From Dellienware Camp. Nice. @Phoenix :rolleyes: When shall people learn?
     
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    Can you summarize the problem to me? I have not the time to read 10000 pages in Mr. Azor's thread :rolleyes:

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    Just read my post #11. Then read Azor’s screwed members post in link :rolleyes: 1+1 will always be 3 o_O
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    Papusan, Dec 27, 2017
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