About this tag
The bios boot order tag collects WindowsForum.com discussions about how a PC or server decides which device to start from, and what happens when that order points somewhere unexpected. A recent example involves Windows Server Essentials 2016 treating a USB WiFi adapter as a possible boot device, producing a "Remove disks or other media" prompt on cold starts while normal restarts behave correctly. Threads like this typically cover firmware settings, boot priority, USB and removable media handling, and the difference between shutdown and restart behavior, making the tag useful for anyone troubleshooting startup errors tied to BIOS or UEFI configuration.
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    Windows Server Essentials 2016 Thinks USB WiFi adapter might be boot device

    I added a USB WiFi adapter to my server recently (ethernet connection not practical). It's working fine but if I shut down the server, when I power on I get this error message: "Remove disks or other media. Press any key to restart" It starts fine after I press a key. Interestingly, this...