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When I try to turn off secure boot in my BIOS my windows 11 installation asks me for a product key

Johnny Casting 0 Reputation points
2025-10-05T03:37:40.9866667+00:00

When I try to turn off secure boot in my BIOS my activated windows 11 installation asks me to enter a product key does anybody know how to fix it

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
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  1. Arlene D 36,065 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-10-05T04:13:59.3233333+00:00

    Hi Johnny, I'm glad to assist you today.

    When you turn off Secure Boot in your BIOS, Windows 11 may see it as a major hardware change. If BitLocker is enabled, this triggers a security check and asks for your recovery or product key. This is normal and part of Microsoft’s protection system to ensure your data and license remain secure.

    To fix this, check first if BitLocker is on by going to Control Panel, then System and Security, and selecting BitLocker Drive Encryption. If it is on, turn it off before changing Secure Boot settings. Once you disable BitLocker and then turn off Secure Boot, Windows should start without asking for a key.

    Let me know if that works.

    Best,

    Arlene

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