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# Disabling Secure Boot

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BIOS and UEFI menus vary by motherboard and laptop brand.\
The Secure Boot setting may appear under `Boot`, `Security`, `Authentication`, or `Advanced`.
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{% step %}

### Restart your computer

Restart your PC first.

If it is already on, do a full reboot.
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{% step %}

### Enter BIOS or UEFI

Press the setup key during startup, before Windows loads.

Common keys:

* `Delete`
* `F2`
* `Esc`
* `F10`

Watch for the short on-screen prompt, like `Press Del to enter Setup`.

If you miss it, restart and try again.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Open the right menu

Once inside BIOS or UEFI, navigate with your keyboard.

Look under one of these tabs:

* `Boot`
* `Security`
* `Advanced`

The exact location depends on your system.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Find Secure Boot

Look for `Secure Boot` in one of these sections:

* `Boot Configuration`
* `Security`
* `Authentication`
* `Boot Options`

Some systems lock this setting until you set a `Supervisor Password` or `Administrator Password`.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Disable Secure Boot

Select `Secure Boot`, then change it to `Disabled`.

You may need to press `Enter`, or use the `+` and `-` keys.

Confirm the change if your system asks.
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### Save and exit

Open `Save & Exit` or the `Exit` tab.

Save your changes, then confirm with `Yes` or `OK`.
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### Reboot the system

Your computer will restart with Secure Boot disabled.
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