How to Enable Secure Boot to Install Windows 11

How Do I Enable Secure Boot?

  1. The UEFI/BIOS provides the simplest method for turning on Secure Boot. You may activate it by simply turning on one of the several options that are normally available in the BIOS.

As soon as your computer or laptop starts to turn on, restart it and then continuously press the keyboard entry key to enter the UEFI/BIOS. The actual key may vary depending on the motherboard or system manufacturer, but typical methods include Del, F2, F10, F11, and F12.

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Consult your motherboard or system handbook, the website of your manufacturer, or other sources for detailed information on how to enter the UEFI/BIOS. If you’d rather, you may also utilize the Windows Boot Manager.

2. If your UEFI/BIOS has a limited and advanced mode, switch to the Advanced mode

3. Look for a tab labeled “Boot” or “Security” at the top of the screen. One of those options most likely has the Secure Boot option.

Note

An ASROCK B450M Pro 4 motherboard was used to create the screenshots and this manual. The Secure Boot option is found in the Security menu, which also contains a Boot section. Secure Boot may be located in a different place in your UEFI/BIOS.

4. Until you locate the Secure Boot option, look through the list of choices in the active tab. If it can be toggled directly, choose it and choose Enable.

Note

Alternatively, if Secure Boot has its own submenu, navigate to that first, before selecting to enable it.

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5. Press the shortcut key for storing changes if your UEFI/BIOS has one. Alternately, choose Save by going to the Save and Exit tab.

6. Press the shortcut key to save and quit when you are certain Secure Boot has been enabled, or alternatively browse to the Save and Exit menu and choose Save and Exit. If prompted, click the “Save” button.

What if I can’t enable Secure Boot in the UEFI/BIOS?

It’s conceivable that your system is too old to support Secure Boot if you can’t locate that option in your UEFI/BIOS. However, it’s possible that you may make that option available by updating your UEFI/BIOS firmware. Visit the website of the company that made your system or motherboard to check if there is a suitable update for your device to see if that is doable.

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How do I disable Secure Boot?

You can turn off Secure Boot using the same process as above. Follow Steps 1-3 to enter your BIOS, and then select Disable to turn it off.