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The F11 and F12 keys do not work when you try to install a 64-bit version of Windows 7 SP1 or of Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 on an EFI-based computer


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Symptoms

Consider the following scenario:
  • You try to install a 64-bit version of Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) or of Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1) on an Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI)-based computer.
  • The F11 and F12 keys are assigned to an OEM-specific recovery sequence.
  • You press the F11 or F12 key during the installation process.


In this scenario, F11 and F12 keys do not work.

Notes
  • The F1 through F10 keys work correctly during the Windows installation process.
  • This issue does not occur if you install Windows in legacy mode.

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Cause

This issue occurs because Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 do not support the EFI_SIMPLE_TEXT_IN_PROTOCOL_EX protocol.

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Resolution

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing the problem described in this article. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site: Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must be running one of the following operating systems:
  • Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
For more information about how to obtain a Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 service pack, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

976932 Information about Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2

Registry information

To use the hotfix in this package, you do not have to make any changes to the registry.

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.

File information

The global version of this hotfix installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and the times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and the times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 file information notes
Important Windows 7 hotfixes and Windows Server 2008 R2 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, hotfixes on the Hotfix Request page are listed under both operating systems. To request the hotfix package that applies to one or both operating systems, select the hotfix that is listed under "Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2" on the page. Always refer to the "Applies To" section in articles to determine the actual operating system that each hotfix applies to.
  • The files that apply to a specific product, SR_Level (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table.
    VersionProductSR_LevelService branch
    6.1.760
    1.
    17xxx
    Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2SP1GDR
    6.1.760
    1.
    21xxx
    Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2SP1LDR
  • The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information for Windows Server 2008 R2 and for Windows 7" section. MUM and MANIFEST files, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are extremely important to maintain the state of the updated components. The security catalog files, for which the attributes are not listed, are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows 7
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Bootmgfw.efi6.1.7601.17630672,64011-Jun-201105:38Not applicable
Bootmgr.efi6.1.7601.17630669,56811-Jun-201105:38Not applicable
Bootmgfw.efi6.1.7601.21744672,64011-Jun-201105:25Not applicable
Bootmgr.efi6.1.7601.21744669,56811-Jun-201105:25Not applicable
For all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Bootmgfw.efi6.1.7601.176301,679,23211-Jun-201104:07Not applicable
Bootmgr.efi6.1.7601.176301,668,99211-Jun-201104:07Not applicable
Bootmgfw.efi6.1.7601.217441,679,23211-Jun-201104:13Not applicable
Bootmgr.efi6.1.7601.217441,668,99211-Jun-201104:13Not applicable

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Status

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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More Information

For more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

For more information about Windows Deployment Services features, visit the following Microsoft TechNet website:

General information about Windows Deployment Services features

For more information about how to install Windows on an EFI-based computer, visit the following Microsoft TechNet website:

General information about how to install Windows on an EFI-based computer

For more information about REAgentC command-line options, visit the following Microsoft TechNet website:

General information about REAgentC command-line options

Additional file information

Additional file information for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2

Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows 7 and of Windows Server 2008 R2
File nameAmd64_a88598d2021ff2e4f61f7a7b564989a9_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.17630_none_24a4ed70829d7dc1.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size728
Date (UTC)14-Jun-2011
Time (UTC)01:03
PlatformNot applicable
File nameAmd64_bfe55b491b8ee5d33a3811688a32b5e3_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21744_none_9a42691c4c56cd0f.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size728
Date (UTC)14-Jun-2011
Time (UTC)01:03
PlatformNot applicable
File nameAmd64_microsoft-windows-b..ore-bootmanager-efi_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.17630_none_e58d4f2cb3133506.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size4,118
Date (UTC)11-Jun-2011
Time (UTC)06:02
PlatformNot applicable
File nameAmd64_microsoft-windows-b..ore-bootmanager-efi_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21744_none_e6101d33cc35561d.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size4,118
Date (UTC)11-Jun-2011
Time (UTC)06:50
PlatformNot applicable
File nameUpdate-bf.mum
File versionNot applicable
File size2,280
Date (UTC)14-Jun-2011
Time (UTC)01:04
PlatformNot applicable
Additional files for all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
File nameIa64_0c09f41aeba8869b9312cb037a8ca58e_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21744_none_ca7b7dd0c40b2496.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size726
Date (UTC)14-Jun-2011
Time (UTC)01:03
PlatformNot applicable
File nameIa64_90727927b5e70611abb8fef93401c418_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.17630_none_f9a1adc0683a556e.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size726
Date (UTC)14-Jun-2011
Time (UTC)01:03
PlatformNot applicable
File nameIa64_microsoft-windows-b..ore-bootmanager-efi_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.17630_none_8970579efab3cccc.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size4,115
Date (UTC)11-Jun-2011
Time (UTC)05:50
PlatformNot applicable
File nameIa64_microsoft-windows-b..ore-bootmanager-efi_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21744_none_89f325a613d5ede3.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size4,115
Date (UTC)11-Jun-2011
Time (UTC)06:52
PlatformNot applicable
File nameUpdate-bf.mum
File versionNot applicable
File size1,425
Date (UTC)14-Jun-2011
Time (UTC)01:04
PlatformNot applicable

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Keywords: kbautohotfix, kbqfe, kbhotfixserver, kbfix, kbsurveynew, kbexpertiseinter, kb

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Article ID : 2561821
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Created on : 9/18/2018
Published on : 9/18/2018
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