To enable Secure Boot, the general process involves entering your computer's BIOS or UEFI firmware settings, setting the system to boot in UEFI mode, and then enabling Secure Boot. Here are the basic steps:
- Check if Secure Boot is already enabled by searching "system information" in Windows and looking for "Secure Boot State."
- Restart your computer and enter BIOS/UEFI settings by pressing a key such as Delete, F2, or F10 during startup (key depends on manufacturer).
- In the BIOS/UEFI menu, locate the Boot tab or section and ensure "Boot Mode" or "CSM" is set to UEFI only or disabled.
- Find the Secure Boot option and set it to Enabled or turn on Secure Boot mode (sometimes called Standard).
- Save changes and exit BIOS/UEFI.
- After rebooting, verify Secure Boot is enabled by checking "Secure Boot State" again in Windows System Information.
Note that the exact menu names and keys vary by motherboard brand and model. Also, Secure Boot requires that your boot disk is partitioned using GPT and the system is in UEFI mode (not legacy BIOS). If your disk is MBR, you may need to convert it to GPT before enabling Secure Boot. This is a common procedure for enabling Secure Boot on Windows PCs, including desktops and laptops, and improves system security by allowing only trusted software to boot.
If there is a need, I can provide a detailed step-by-step guide tailored to a specific computer brand or motherboard model.
