how to check if secure boot is enabled

how to check if secure boot is enabled

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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):

  1. 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.
  2. Using PowerShell:
    • Open PowerShell as Administrator.
    • Run the command: Confirm-SecureBootUEFI
    • The output will be "True" if Secure Boot is enabled, "False" if disabled.
  3. 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.

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