To activate Secure Boot on Windows 11, follow these steps:
- Check if Secure Boot is already enabled:
- Search for "System Information" in the Start menu and open it.
- Scroll down to find "Secure Boot State." If it says "On," Secure Boot is already enabled. If "Off," it needs enabling.
- Access UEFI firmware settings (BIOS):
- Go to Settings > System > Recovery.
- Under Advanced startup, click "Restart now."
- In the recovery options screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings, then click Restart. Alternatively, restart your PC and press the BIOS access key (varies by manufacturer, often F2, Delete, or Esc) during boot.
- Enable Secure Boot in BIOS:
- Once in BIOS/UEFI, navigate to the Boot or Security tab.
- Find the Secure Boot option and set it to Enabled or On.
- Save changes and exit BIOS. The computer will restart.
- Confirm Secure Boot is enabled by checking "Secure Boot State" again in System Information.
Note: Your BIOS interface and key to access it may differ depending on your PC manufacturer. Also, your system must be using UEFI mode, not Legacy BIOS, to enable Secure Boot. If needed, switch from Legacy to UEFI first. This process safeguards your PC by ensuring it boots only using trusted software, a requirement for Windows 11 security compliance.
