To turn on Secure Boot state, follow these steps:
- Check Current Secure Boot Status:
- Open "System Information" by searching for it in the Start menu.
- Look for "Secure Boot State" to see if it is Off or On.
- Access Advanced Startup:
- Open Settings > Windows Update > Advanced options.
- Under Recovery, click "Restart now" under Advanced startup.
- Enter UEFI Firmware Settings:
- After restart, choose Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings.
- This will take you to your BIOS/UEFI settings.
- Enable Secure Boot in BIOS/UEFI:
- Navigate to the Boot tab or Security tab, depending on your motherboard.
- Disable Compatibility Support Module (CSM) if enabled.
- Find the Secure Boot option and set it to Enabled.
- Set OS Type to "Windows UEFI mode".
- Save changes and exit BIOS (usually by pressing F10).
- Verify Secure Boot is Enabled:
- After the system boots to Windows, open System Information again.
- Confirm that "Secure Boot State" now says On.
Note: Your system must be running in UEFI mode (not Legacy BIOS) and have a GPT partition style to use Secure Boot. If in Legacy mode or using MBR partitions, you may need to convert to UEFI and GPT before enabling Secure Boot. These steps may vary slightly depending on your PC's motherboard manufacturer and BIOS version. Refer to the specific support guides for your hardware if needed. This method works for Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems.
