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Firmware switch service missing in Computer Management
This means I'm unable to disable a seemingly randomly appearing "Configuring your mobile broadband device" message. (Although it increments from 0-100% I believe it's redundant.) How do I i...
1.Check Windows Version
Ensure that you are using a version of Windows that supports the firmware settings feature in Computer Management (typically Windows 10 or later).
2. UAC and Permissions
Make sure that you are running the Computer Management console with administrative privileges. Right-click on the Start button and select "Computer Management" with administrative permission if required.
3. Check for UEFI vs. BIOS
Verify if your system uses UEFI instead of traditional BIOS. The Firmware settings option may only show up in systems utilizing UEFI.
4. Check for Updates
Ensure that Windows is updated to the latest version. Sometimes, missing features can be resolved through Windows updates.
5. Access Firmware Settings Directly
If the option is still missing, you can access firmware settings by:
Restarting your computer and entering the BIOS/UEFI menu (usually by pressing a key like F2, F10, DEL, or ESC during startup).
In Windows, go to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery and under Advanced startup, click on Restart now. After the restart, you can navigate to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings.
Ensure that you are using a version of Windows that supports the firmware settings feature in Computer Management (typically Windows 10 or later).
2. UAC and Permissions
Make sure that you are running the Computer Management console with administrative privileges. Right-click on the Start button and select "Computer Management" with administrative permission if required.
3. Check for UEFI vs. BIOS
Verify if your system uses UEFI instead of traditional BIOS. The Firmware settings option may only show up in systems utilizing UEFI.
4. Check for Updates
Ensure that Windows is updated to the latest version. Sometimes, missing features can be resolved through Windows updates.
5. Access Firmware Settings Directly
If the option is still missing, you can access firmware settings by:
Restarting your computer and entering the BIOS/UEFI menu (usually by pressing a key like F2, F10, DEL, or ESC during startup).
In Windows, go to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery and under Advanced startup, click on Restart now. After the restart, you can navigate to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings.