Not having a real clue here PK but we have run into situations similiar to this, look in your CMOS-BIOS settings and shut off any of the things listed there that are related to the 2k and upc settings. Some of that is defaulted on or set on by the manufacturer...
While Windows will override it usually, some 3rd party things won't. Worth a shot gf. I always write down where and what I mess with in there so I can put it back or experiment.
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