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: Displays a list of all available commands. You can also type help for specific instructions. cls : Clears the screen. reset : Reboots the computer.
: Switches the command prompt focus to the first available file system (usually your bootable USB or the system's EFI System Partition).
: Often used with vendor-specific scripts to update firmware without an OS. exit : Leaves the shell and returns to the BIOS menu. 3. Creating a Custom Startup Script ( startup.nsh ) efi shell version 250 free
Locate your computer's main EFI partition by cycling through the file systems ( fs0: , fs1: , etc.) and typing ls until you see a folder named EFI .
The message "EFI Shell version 2.50" appearing on startup usually means your computer cannot find a bootable operating system (like Windows) and is defaulting to a basic command-line environment Quick Fixes to Get Back to Windows : Displays a list of all available commands
Copying, deleting, or moving files between FAT32-formatted storage drives. How to Access and Run the UEFI Shell for Free
The EFI Shell is an open-source, free command-line interface integrated into modern UEFI firmware, designed for pre-boot hardware interaction. Used for troubleshooting boot failures and running diagnostics, this shell is accessible through system firmware or tools like Rufus. For guidance on creating a bootable EFI Shell USB drive, visit SECO . reset : Reboots the computer
The project provides an updated version of the original Tianocore UEFI Shell built with modern Visual Studio toolchains, making it easier for Windows-based developers to obtain current binaries without installing complex build tools. Updated binaries are available through the project's releases.
The EFI Shell is a text-based environment. It looks like the Command Prompt in Windows. It is part of the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). UEFI is the modern software that replaces the old computer BIOS.
These represent viewable partitions formatted in FAT/FAT32. Your bootable USB or the Windows EFI System Partition (ESP) will appear here.