Secure Boot enabled in BIOS but shows disabled in Windows

AtilaBAlkan43
AtilaBAlkan43 Member Posts: 2 New User
edited May 9 in Nitro Gaming

My computer shows that Secure Boot is disabled in the system information, even though it is enabled in the BIOS. I can't find the reason why it appears as disabled in Windows.

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  • Puraw
    Puraw ACE, Member Posts: 17,074 Trailblazer
  • AtilaBAlkan43
    AtilaBAlkan43 Member Posts: 2 New User

    I did everything written. It doesn't work.

  • baozaboy
    baozaboy Member Posts: 33 Troubleshooter

    Hi @AtilaBAlkan43,

    This is a fairly common issue where Secure Boot is enabled in BIOS but shows as disabled in Windows. Here are some things you can check and try:

    1. Check Boot Mode (UEFI vs Legacy)
    Secure Boot only works when your system is in UEFI boot mode. If it's in Legacy or CSM mode, Windows will show Secure Boot as disabled even if it's enabled in BIOS.

    To check:

    • Enter BIOS (usually by pressing F2 or Del during startup).
    • Go to the Boot tab.
    • Make sure the boot mode is set to UEFI, not Legacy or CSM.

    2. Check System Information in Windows
    Press Windows + R, type msinfo32, and press Enter.
    Look for the following fields:

    • BIOS Mode – should show UEFI
    • Secure Boot State – should show On

    If BIOS Mode is Legacy, Secure Boot won't work regardless of the BIOS setting.

    3. TPM and OS Compatibility

    • Make sure TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is enabled in BIOS.
    • Some custom or older Windows installations might not fully support Secure Boot, even if UEFI is enabled.

    4. Reinstallation May Be Needed
    If your current Windows installation was done while the system was in Legacy mode, you may need to reinstall Windows with UEFI and Secure Boot enabled to fix this properly. Be sure to back up your files before doing that.

    Let us know your current BIOS Mode and Secure Boot status from msinfo32, and we can guide you further.

  • Axxo
    Axxo Member, Ally Posts: 1,830

    Step 1: Enter the "BIOS" in your system. Step 2: Look for "System Mode." Step 3: If it is set to "Setup", change it to "User." Step 4: Open "Secure Boot Mode" & switch it to "Custom" from "Standard."

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