To turn on Secure Boot in Windows 11, follow these steps:
- Check if Secure Boot is already enabled:
- In the Windows search bar, type "System Information" and open it.
- Look for "Secure Boot State" in the system summary. If it says "Off," continue to enable it.
- Access the BIOS/UEFI settings:
- Open Windows Settings.
- Go to System > Recovery.
- Under Advanced startup, click "Restart now." Your PC will restart and show a menu.
- Select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings.
- Click Restart to enter the BIOS/UEFI firmware configuration.
- Enable Secure Boot 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.
- Confirm Secure Boot is enabled:
- After rebooting into Windows, check "System Information" again to see if Secure Boot State is now "On".
Note: Your BIOS mode must be set to UEFI (not Legacy) to use Secure Boot. If needed, you may need to convert your system from Legacy BIOS to UEFI before enabling Secure Boot. Also, back up data before making these changes as BIOS adjustments can affect system startup. This process adds an extra layer of security by allowing only trusted software to boot on your PC, which is a Windows 11 requirement for improved protection.
