😎Disable Secureboot

This is 100% Required, DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP.

Check if Secureboot is Enabled or Disabled:

  1. Go to your Windows Search Bar and type "Run" or press the "Windows" key + "R" on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.

  2. Type "msinfo32" (without quotes) into the Run box and press "Enter" or click "OK."

  3. The System Information window will open, displaying various details about your computer.

  4. In the left pane, navigate to "System Summary" and look for the "Secure Boot State" in the right pane.

  5. Under "Secure Boot State," you will see one of the following possible values:

    • "On" or "Enabled": This means Secure Boot is currently active and protecting your system from unauthorized bootloaders and drivers.

    • "Off" or "Disabled": This indicates that Secure Boot is not enabled on your system.

  6. If Secure Boot is enabled you need to disable it, refer to the instructions below.

Method 1:

  1. Click on the "Start" button or press the "Windows" key on your keyboard.

  2. Click on the "Power" button while holding down the "Shift" key.

  3. From the options that appear, select "Restart." Your computer will restart with the Advanced Startup menu.

  4. After the restart, you will see the "Choose an option" screen. Select "Troubleshoot."

  5. In the Troubleshoot menu, choose "Advanced options."

  6. Select "UEFI Firmware Settings." Your computer will restart again, entering the BIOS/UEFI settings.

  7. Note: Depending on your computer's manufacturer and BIOS version, the exact steps to disable Secure Boot may vary. Look for a section related to "Boot," "Security," or "Authentication."

  8. Once you're in the appropriate BIOS section, locate the "Secure Boot" option. It may be labeled as "Secure Boot Control" or similar.

  9. Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to navigate to the "Secure Boot" option and set it to "Disabled."

  10. Save the changes and exit the BIOS. Usually, you can do this by pressing the "F10" key and confirming the changes.

  11. Your computer will reboot. Secure Boot will now be disabled.

Method 2:

  1. Click on the "Start" button or press the "Windows" key on your keyboard.

  2. Click on the "Power" button while holding down the "Shift" key.

  3. From the options that appear, select "Restart." Your computer will restart with the Advanced Startup menu.

  4. After the restart, you will see the "Choose an option" screen. Select "Troubleshoot."

  5. In the Troubleshoot menu, choose "Advanced options."

  6. Select "UEFI Firmware Settings." Your computer will restart again, entering the BIOS/UEFI settings.

  7. Once in the BIOS, look for a section related to "Security," "Boot," or "Authentication." The location and names of these settings may vary depending on your computer's manufacturer and BIOS version.

  8. In the "Security" or "Authentication" section, find the "Clear Secure Boot keys" option. This option may be named differently, such as "Delete Secure Boot Keys," "Reset Secure Boot," or similar.

  9. Select the "Clear Secure Boot keys" option and confirm the action when prompted. This will remove the existing Secure Boot keys.

  10. Next, navigate to the "Boot" section or any other relevant section in your BIOS.

  11. Locate the "Secure Boot" option and set it to "Disabled."

  12. Save the changes and exit the BIOS. Usually, you can do this by pressing the "F10" key and confirming the changes.

  13. Your computer will reboot, and Secure Boot will now be disabled.

Method 3:

  • Reboot your computer

  • Right when the computer is coming up from the black screen, press Delete, Esc, F1, F2, or F4. Each computer manufacturer uses a different key but it may show a brief message at boot telling you which one to press. If you miss it the first time, reboot and try again. It helps to tap the key about twice a second when the computer is coming up. If you are not able to enter the BIOS via this method, consult your computer's manual.

  • In the BIOS settings, find the configuration items related to Boot. These can be in under the headings Security, Boot, or System Configuration.

  • Find the option Secure Boot (or anything similar) and set it to Disabled.

  • Press F10 to save your BIOS settings and select [Yes].

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