To turn on Secure Boot on Windows 11, follow these steps:
- Check Secure Boot Status:
- Search for "System Information" on the taskbar and open it.
- Scroll down to find "Secure Boot State." If it says "Off," proceed to enable it.
- Also, check that the "BIOS Mode" is set to UEFI (not Legacy).
- Access UEFI Firmware Settings:
- Open "Settings" from the Start menu.
- Go to "Windows Update" > "Advanced options" > "Recovery."
- Under "Advanced startup," click "Restart now."
- After restart, select "Troubleshoot" > "Advanced options" > "UEFI Firmware Settings," then click "Restart" to enter the BIOS/UEFI setup.
- Enable Secure Boot in BIOS/UEFI:
- In the BIOS/UEFI menu, find the "Secure Boot" option (usually under the "Security" or "Boot" tab).
- Change the setting to "Enabled."
- Save the changes and exit BIOS (often called "Save and Exit" or "Save Changes and Restart").
- Confirm Secure Boot is Enabled:
- After your PC restarts, open "System Information" again to verify that "Secure Boot State" now shows "On."
If your BIOS Mode is set to Legacy, you will need to convert your system to UEFI before enabling Secure Boot, which requires a backup and some additional steps. These steps provide enhanced security for your PC by allowing it to boot only trusted software and help meet Windows 11 requirements.