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May 21st, 2025 20:05
Tower Plus EBT2250, boot extra Windows 10 SSD?
Can I do a Windows 10 boot from my installed Samsung 1TB SSD after new purchase? I’m concerned with the BIOS Boot Security not allowing a change in Boot order? The Tower Plus EBT2250 seems to have the SSD installed directly on the motherboard. Will that result in a priority Boot to Windows 11? Can I alter the BIOS order to not require any Password entry? Thanks!
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ispalten
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May 21st, 2025 21:05
The SSD on the motherboard boots to the W11 Sign-in screen.
It depends on how you need to enter a P/W or PIN there.
I just got the same tower for my wife, and it defaulted to a PIN to be entered. Not significant but easier than remembering a Password.
This link, https://www.reddit.com/r/WindowsHelp/comments/1et4n1b/getting_rid_of_the_windows_11_login_password/, the last entry, is what I would be doing later... still in setup/cloning mode from my wife's old XPS.
In any event, my W11 is set to bypass the sign-in screen. One uses from a CMD prompt, might need one run as an Administrator, NETPLWIZ...
DELL-Chris M
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May 22nd, 2025 11:40
Note, the Tower Plus EBT2250 does not have any Windows 10 support from Dell.
celianeron
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May 22nd, 2025 19:04
@DELL-Chris M Thanks! I'm not looking for Microsoft Windows 10 support/updates.
The sole reason I want to Boot to (1TB Samsung EVO 870) Windows 10, is I've stopped "Updates" sometime ago to use an older version of MS Photos which has 3-D filters. The Windows 10 Updates has changed too much for my use!
You might recall an old MS app called Picture It. The changes and revisions to Picture IT simply killed it!
Anyway, my Windows 10 functions with the good MS Windows Photos app. Strange stuff, but I need to know the Boot will work! The concern is the Bios Security lockout feature. Can I get past it once and for all?
Ron
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May 22nd, 2025 19:19
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Tower Plus EBT2250 Owner's Manual
Page 84 shows F2 One time boot menu
Page 85 shows F12 One time boot menu
Page 86 shows the System Setup--> Boot Configuration menu --> Boot Sequence