Enabling and Disabling Secure Boot on Windows 11

Introduction

• Objective: Learn how to enable or disable secure boot on Windows 11.
• What is Secure Boot?: A security feature in the UEFI that prevents unauthorized modification of critical system files during startup.
  • Protects against low-level malware like boot kits and root kits.
  • Ensures the device boots using only the software trusted by the manufacturer.

Importance

• Recommended: While not required to run Windows 11, it is recommended for optimal security.
• Compatibility Issues: May interfere with older hardware or non-Windows operating systems.

Steps to Enable Secure Boot

1. Check the Current State:

   • Use the System Information application to check if secure boot is enabled.
   • Navigate to System Summary and look at the secure boot state.

2. Enable Secure Boot:

   • Open Start and search for Settings.
   • Go to System > Recovery.
   • Click Restart Now button for advanced startup.
   • In the Windows recovery environment:
     • Click on Troubleshoot.
     • Navigate to Advanced Options.
     • Click on UEFI Framework Settings.
     • Restart the computer.
   • In the UEFI interface:
     • Go to the Security tab.
     • Select the Enable option for secure boot.
     • Save settings and restart the computer.

Steps to Disable Secure Boot

1. Follow the same initial steps to enter the UEFI settings through advanced startup.
2. In the UEFI interface:
   • Navigate to the Security tab.
   • Select the Disable option for secure boot.
   • Save changes and restart the computer.

Conclusion

• Secure Boot: Helps protect your system during the boot process.
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Additional Notes

• Interference: Secure boot might need to be disabled temporarily for some non-Windows systems or older hardware.
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