Worried about malware sneaking in before your operating system even loads? Enter Secure Boot, a powerful security feature that helps prevent unauthorized software from booting up during startup. Think of it as a bouncer for your PC, only letting trusted operating systems and bootloaders pass. So, how do you enable this digital bodyguard?
The process typically involves accessing your UEFI/BIOS settings. This usually means pressing a specific key (Del, F2, F12, or Esc) during startup – check your motherboard manual for the correct key. Once in the UEFI/BIOS, look for a 'Boot' or 'Security' tab. You should find an option labeled 'Secure Boot'. Enable it! You might need to set 'Boot Mode' to 'UEFI' if it's currently set to 'Legacy'.
Important notes: Secure Boot requires a UEFI-compatible motherboard and a 64-bit version of Windows. Enabling it might require disabling Compatibility Support Module (CSM) in your BIOS. Double-check your system's compatibility before proceeding. With Secure Boot enabled, you can rest a little easier knowing your PC is better protected against boot-level threats.
