To check if Secure Boot is enabled on your system, follow these straightforward methods. I’ll assume you’re using Windows, which is the most common scenario, but I’ll also note quick checks for other systems. Direct answer
- In Windows, you can verify Secure Boot status using built-in system information or via a PowerShell command. If Secure Boot is on, you’ll see a status of On or True; if off, Off or False.
- You can also confirm via the UEFI/BIOS setup screen by entering the firmware interface during boot and looking for a Secure Boot setting.
Step-by-step guides
- System Information (Windows)
- Open the Start menu and type “System Information” and press Enter to launch the tool.
- In the System Summary, locate the field labeled Secure Boot State.
- The value will be On if Secure Boot is enabled, Off if it’s disabled, or Unsupported if your hardware doesn’t support it.
- PowerShell (Windows)
- Open PowerShell as Administrator.
- Run the command: Confirm-SecureBootUEFI
- The command returns True if Secure Boot is enabled, or False if it is not.
- UEFI/BIOS firmware interface (any OS)
- Restart the computer and enter the UEFI/BIOS setup (common keys: F2, F10, F12, Delete, Escape — the exact key varies by manufacturer).
- Navigate to the Security or Boot tab (or a similarly named section) and look for Secure Boot.
- If it’s enabled, Secure Boot will show as Enabled; if not, it will show Disabled. This method works regardless of the installed OS.
Notes and tips
- If Secure Boot State shows Unsupported, your hardware or firmware does not support Secure Boot, or the feature is not available on your system. In that case, Secure Boot cannot be enabled.
- If you’re preparing a system for Windows 11, Secure Boot is typically required or highly recommended; some systems may show guidance about enabling it in the BIOS/UEFI.
- If you’re on non-Windows platforms, the exact commands or steps differ; checking the firmware interface is usually the most reliable method.
If you’d like, tell me your Windows version (e.g., Windows 10 or Windows 11) or your computer’s manufacturer, and I can tailor the exact steps or provide a quick one-liner command for your setup.
