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by yc-kjh 4483 days ago
Microsoft deserves the blame. They require UEFI (more accurately called Restricted Boot) for Windows 8.
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voltagex_ 4483 days ago
Bullshit. I can boot Windows 8 from legacy (BIOS) mode on two machines.
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CSDude 4482 days ago
Yes, your own installation works, but not OEM installation works with legacy mode
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pritambaral 4482 days ago
I think what your parent comment meant is that Microsoft requires UEFI to grant OEM licenses, otherwise known as "compatible with Windows 8" stickers.
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