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Secure Boot Enabled But Not Active in Windows 10: 5 Solutions
Make sure CSM in your BIOS is disabled
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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On the System Information page, if you see theSecure boot option is off, but in BIOS, it is shown as Active, which can be confusing. However, it could be due to some misconfigured settings in BIOS, and it can be sorted with a few steps.
Here in this guide, we will discuss some steps to fix this issue right after examining the causes of the issue. Let’s get started!
What causes the Secure Boot enabled but not active issue?
There could be various reasons why secure boot is not active on your computer, some of them are mentioned here:
Now that we know the problem, let’s fix it using the solutions below.
What can I do if secure boot is enabled but not active?
Before moving to actual troubleshooting steps, apply these quick steps:
1. Update BIOS
If you have an older BIOS version or you don’t have an update tool, we have a complete guide onhow to update BIOS in Windows 10that will provide step-by-step instructions.
2. Disable CSM
3. Change the platform
4. Enable Secure Boot from BIOS
Remember that BIOS software differs for manufacturers and motherboards, so your menu might differ from our solution. Nevertheless, you will find the Secure Boot option within its settings.
5. Scan your computer for malware
A less probable scenario of Secure Boot being disabled is that a virus or malware did that. Scanning your system with Windows Defender might solve the problem.
Of course, you can do that with amore powerful antivirusto be absolutely sure that your computer is safe.
So, you need to follow these steps to fix the secure boot enabled but not active. If you have upgraded to the latest OS, here’s our guide on how to fix thesecure boot enabled but not active on Windows 11.
Try these methods and let us know which worked for you in the comments below.
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Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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