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clean install of win 10 if secure boot is enabled

Anonymous
2018-06-10T10:46:51+00:00

Hi

I am thinking of doing a clean install of windows 10 home using a usb which I created.

I have already changed the boot sequence so that my pc boots from the usb

My motherboard is  ASUS H110M-A/M.2

I have disabled Fast Boot.

I see that Secure Boot is enabled.

Will doing a clean win 10 home installation run into problems given that fast boot is disabled and Secure Boot is enabled please?

Thanks in advance

Joseph

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-06-10T11:35:30+00:00

    Hi,

    My ASUS motherboard does not have the option to let me turn off the UEFI secure boot. The "Secure Boot Enabled" is always greyed out and I am unable to change that option.

    However I found this link https://www.qualityology.com/tech/disable-asus-motherboards-uefi-secure-boot/

    This is why I am concerned about clearing the Secure Boot keys.

    Please advise

    j

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  2. Sumit D - IA 166.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2018-06-10T11:58:09+00:00

    Are you thinking Secure boot keys are license keys of Software?

    The Secure boot keys shouldn't affect anything.

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-06-10T11:28:13+00:00

    I have disabled Secure Boot before and I have never been required to do that, its either on or off.

    See the section of this article as an example:

    https://www.groovypost.com/howto/downgrade-wind...

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-06-10T11:26:45+00:00

    Thanks for your reply

    My main concern in setting Secure Boot to disabled is that I have to delete keys by entering "Key Management" and selecting  "Clear Secure Boot keys"

    How will I then be able to restore and install the default keys after  win 10 home installation?

    Please advise and thanks in advance

    j

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  5. Anonymous
    2018-06-10T10:53:30+00:00

    Usually not, but just to be safe, you can disable Secure Boot then enable it after setup has completed successfully.

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