Disable Secure Boot & Fast Boot

How To Disable Secure Boot & Fast Boot

To disable Secure Boot and Fast Boot, you need to access your BIOS/UEFI settings. Follow these steps:

Accessing BIOS/UEFI Settings

1. Press Windows Key + R, type msinfo32, and hit Enter.

2. Look for "BIOS Mode" to check if your system uses UEFI or Legacy BIOS.

3. Restart your PC and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings:

   • For most PCs, press F2, F10, F12, DEL, or ESC during boot (manufacturer-dependent).

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Disabling Secure Boot

1. In the BIOS/UEFI, navigate to the Security or Boot tab.

2. Locate Secure Boot and set it to Disabled.

3. If the option is greyed out:

   • Go to Advanced Settings and disable Secure Boot Keys first.

   • Some systems require setting a BIOS Supervisor Password before allowing changes.

4. Save changes and exit.

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Disable Fast Startup in Windows

If you're having trouble accessing BIOS, disable Fast Startup in Windows first:

1. Open Control Panel → Power Options.

2. Click on Choose what the power buttons do.

3. Click Change settings that are currently unavailable.

4. Uncheck Turn on fast startup (recommended).

5. Click Save changes and restart your PC.

After completing these steps, Secure Boot and Fast Boot should be disabled.