Type bootmgfw.efi and press Enter. If Windows starts, your operating system is safe, but your boot priority is misconfigured. Step 2: Adjust BIOS/UEFI Settings
Before changing any hardware settings, you can try to exit the shell using standard command-line inputs. 1. The Quick Exit
When you type map at the prompt, does it list any devices starting with (like fs0 ), or only blk ? efi shell version 260 512 2021
: It includes built-in utilities similar to standard command-line interfaces (like bash), such as for listing files, for changing directories, and for copying files between connected storage devices. Hardware Mapping
The EFI Shell 2.60 [5.12] screen is essentially your motherboard saying, "I am ready to work, but I cannot find anything to boot." In the vast majority of cases, adjusting the boot order in your BIOS or re-seating a loose SSD will solve the problem instantly. However, if the drive does not appear in your BIOS after checking the physical connections, it may be time to replace the storage drive and reinstall your operating system. Type bootmgfw
If manual booting works, or if you want to prevent the shell from appearing:
If the system reboots into Windows, your hardware is fine, but your boot order needs adjustment. 2. Check and Adjust BIOS Boot Priority Hardware Mapping The EFI Shell 2
If you are comfortable with the EFI Shell itself, you can use it to fix the boot order. At the Shell> prompt, type:
This refers to the UEFI Shell specification version that your firmware implements. It is a standard version number, not a random code. While the UEFI Forum has published many shell specifications (2.0, 2.1, 2.2, etc.), version 2.60 is relatively recent and common in modern firmware. When you boot into the shell, the ver command can show this exact information.
Older operating system installations use "Legacy" boot tracking, while newer ones use "UEFI".