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Stuck in BIOS on my Windows 11 portable console – touchscreen only
So I was messing around with my Windows 11 handheld console and somehow ended up in the BIOS. Now I can't get out. The only input that works is the touchscreen, and none of the usual exit options seem to do anything.
I've tried tapping around, looking for a save and exit or discard changes option, but it's not responding the way I'd expect. Not sure if I accidentally changed something or if it's just being stubborn.
Anyone know how to exit BIOS when you're stuck with only touchscreen controls? Really don't want to force shutdown if I don't have to.
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Even though the touchscreen is your only "working" input, try pressing the Esc or F4 button on your device's built-in gamepad a few times. On many systems, this acts as the universal "Exit" command for the BIOS menu .
Many handheld BIOS/UEFI interfaces are designed with touch in mind. Look for a large "Save & Exit" or "Exit" button, often in the bottom-right corner or under a dedicated "Exit" tab. Sometimes the button requires a slightly longer press than a quick tap.
Carefully tap around the edges or the bottom of the screen to see if any hidden or unresponsive buttons appear.
