To check if Secure Boot is enabled on a Windows PC, there are several easy methods:
- System Information Tool:
- Press Win + R, type msinfo32 and press Enter.
- In the System Summary, look for "Secure Boot State."
- It will show "On" if Secure Boot is enabled, "Off" if disabled, or "Unsupported" if not supported.
- PowerShell:
- Open PowerShell as Administrator.
- Run the command: Confirm-SecureBootUEFI
- The result will be True if enabled, False if disabled.
- UEFI/BIOS Settings:
- Restart your PC and press the specific key (Delete, ESC, F1, F2, etc.) to enter BIOS/UEFI.
- Look under Boot or Security tab for Secure Boot status.
- It will indicate if Secure Boot is enabled or disabled.
The System Information tool is the simplest way to check without rebooting. PowerShell offers a quick command-line option, and BIOS/UEFI access is the direct hardware-level method. These methods work on Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems with UEFI firmware.
