Secure Boot is a security feature in Windows 10 and Windows 11 designed to ensure that only trusted software loads during the boot process, preventing rootkits and boot-time malware. EA requires Secure Boot to be enabled on PCs for some of its games, such as Battlefield 6, to enhance anti-cheat integrity by allowing the EA Javelin Anticheat to detect and block malicious programs and cheat software. To check if Secure Boot is enabled, users can open the System Information window (type "msinfo32" in Windows Run), and verify that the BIOS Mode is UEFI and the Secure Boot State is On. If Secure Boot is off or unsupported, users need to enable it in the BIOS/UEFI settings. This often requires the Windows disk to be formatted as GPT rather than MBR, and for TPM 2.0 to be turned on. Secure Boot is enabled via BIOS settings under the Boot tab, ensuring it is set to Enabled and the OS Type is set to Windows UEFI mode. After saving and resetting, the PC restarts with Secure Boot activated. Enabling Secure Boot improves system security by blocking unauthorized software during startup, which in turn protects EA games from cheat exploitation and reduces cheating. Most modern systems support Secure Boot, but it may be disabled by default, especially on custom or upgraded machines. Detailed step-by-step instructions for enabling Secure Boot are available from EA Help and include checking Windows disk partition style, converting from MBR to GPT if necessary, and adjusting BIOS settings accordingly. In summary, Secure Boot is a crucial security layer required by EA for anti-cheat purposes in some games, and users need to ensure it is enabled with the right system configuration to play these games without issues.
