Legacy Boot Mode vs UEFI: Which Option is Better?Solved

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1 month ago

Hi everyone! My organization is planning to upgrade its systems, and I’m trying to decide between legacy boot mode and UEFI. What’s your experience with either of them? 

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1 month ago
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Hey @luuk! I work in IT for a mid-sized company, and we’ve almost completely transitioned to UEFI. It’s a modern option with clear advantages, like faster boot times, support for drives larger than 2TB, and a user-friendly graphical interface for easier navigation. Features like Secure Boot also enhance security by preventing malware during startup. If the hardware supports it, UEFI is definitely worth considering. 

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1 month ago
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I’m from a smaller organization, and we’re still using legacy mode on many devices because some of our older software isn’t compatible with UEFI. While UEFI is great for newer systems, compatibility can be a headache if you have older setups like ours. 

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1 month ago
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That’s interesting. My concern is that some of our older PCs might not handle UEFI well, but our new systems support it. Do you think we could use a mix of both? 

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1 month ago
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You could, but managing both modes might get tricky. We phased out legacy hardware over time and standardized on UEFI. It took some effort, but it’s been worth it for better performance and security. 

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1 month ago
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I agree with @mees. If your organization can gradually replace older systems, moving to UEFI is the way to go. But if you’re stuck with legacy for now, it’s fine to use both modes temporarily. 

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1 month ago
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Thanks, both of you. I’ll suggest a gradual transition to my team. It sounds like UEFI is the future, but legacy can still work for now. 

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4 weeks ago
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Exactly! Good luck with your setup. Feel free to ask if you need help with the transition. 

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4 weeks ago
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Yeah, happy to share tips if you run into compatibility issues.  

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