To check if Secure Boot is enabled, there are several ways depending on if you want to check from within Windows or directly from the firmware setup (UEFI/BIOS):
- Using System Information in Windows:
- Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
- Type "msinfo32" and press Enter.
- In the System Information window, under System Summary, look for "Secure Boot State".
- It will show "On" if Secure Boot is enabled, or "Off" if it is disabled.
- Using PowerShell:
- Open PowerShell as Administrator.
- Run the command: Confirm-SecureBootUEFI
- The output will be "True" if Secure Boot is enabled, "False" if disabled.
- Checking in UEFI/BIOS firmware:
- Reboot your computer and enter the UEFI settings by pressing a key like DELETE, ESC, F2, or F12 during startup (key depends on manufacturer).
- Navigate to the Boot or Security tab.
- Find the Secure Boot setting to see if it is enabled or disabled.
These methods work for Windows 10, Windows 11, and most modern UEFI-based PCs. Secure Boot helps protect your system from untrusted software at startup by verifying signatures against trusted databases.
If needed, I can also provide specific instructions for enabling or troubleshooting Secure Boot.