Secure Boot Enabled in BIOS, but not Windows 10

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Secure Boot Enabled in BIOS, but not Windows 10

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All needed steps were taken. Disk was transfered from mbr to gpt and all steps were taken BIOS to enable Secure Boot, but System Information keeps showing Secure Boot as Off.

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Answer 1

Hello Mark Falina，

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community forum.

If Secure Boot is enabled in the BIOS but not reflected as enabled in Windows System Information, there are several possible reasons and troubleshooting steps to consider:

Steps to Troubleshoot Secure Boot Issues:

Verify BIOS Settings:
- Ensure that Secure Boot is actually enabled in the BIOS/UEFI.
- Make sure you have saved and exited the BIOS correctly after enabling Secure Boot.
Check Windows Boot Manager:
- Secure Boot requires the Windows Boot Manager to be set as the primary boot device. Check your BIOS/UEFI boot order settings and ensure that "Windows Boot Manager" is listed first.
Verify GPT Partition Scheme:
- Ensure that your disk is indeed using the GPT partition scheme. You can verify this in Disk Management or using the diskpart tool:
```
     diskpart 

     list disk 

     select disk &lt;disk\_number&gt; 

     detail disk 
```
Update Motherboard Firmware:
- Make sure your motherboard firmware (BIOS/UEFI) is up to date. Some older firmware versions may not fully support Secure Boot with modern operating systems.
Check for Compatibility:
- Some systems may have compatibility issues with certain hardware, preventing Secure Boot from being properly recognized. Consult your motherboard or system documentation for known issues or limitations.
Windows Components:
- Ensure that the Secure Boot setting is not being overridden by any Windows settings or policies. You can check for Secure Boot-related settings in Group Policy Editor (if applicable):
```
     gpedit.msc 
```
  Look under Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Device Guard.
Rebuild BCD:
- Sometimes rebuilding the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) can resolve issues. Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run the following commands:
```
     bcdedit /export C:\BCD\_Backup 

     bcdedit /import C:\BCD\_Backup 
```
Turn Off Fast Boot:
- Turning off Fast Boot in the BIOS/UEFI settings might help as it can sometimes interfere with Secure Boot settings.

Reinstall Windows (Last Resort):

If the above steps do not resolve the issue, you may need to consider a clean installation of Windows 10 with Secure Boot enabled in the BIOS/UEFI.

If the issue persists even after a clean install, it might be worthwhile to contact your system or motherboard manufacturer’s support for additional assistance, as there could be specific hardware-related factors at play.

I hope the information above is helpful.

If you have any question or concern, please feel free to let us know.

Best Regards,

Haijian Shan

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Anonymous

I know what you're saying is weird because my Windows was updated to 11, and the and the System Boot is still on "Off." Hope someon e answers soon.

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