You need to set Platform in "User Mode", Secure Boot in "Standard Mode" and Load Setup Defaults.
You could do it by Restoring Factory Keys:
- BIOS - Security - Secure Boot - Restore Factory Keys - Enter
- BIOS - Restart - OS Optimized Defaults - Enabled
- BIOS - Restart - Load Setup Defaults - Enter
- Go to BIOS - Main and check if UEFI Secure Boot is ON.
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November 2, 2021 -
Hey, I’m trying to get my pc to work with windows 11. I enabled tpm 2.0 and secure boot before installing it, Updated my bios and installed. However secure boot says it’s off on windows 11 and not active in bios even though it was on when I was running windows 10. I have an Aorus elite b550, r7 5800x and 3070. Any help with this would be great. Thanks in advance!
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As posted make sure its Secure Boot you need - not just UEFI boot. Make sure you are booting OK with CSM disabled before changing Secure Boot settings. People have bricked their system by following the wrong steps. I also had it saying enabled not Active - this is a BIOS glitch it's not really enabled On the secure boot settings if it says Mode:User you should be able to simply Enable Secure Boot Otherwise (if it says Mode:Setup) - Disable Secure Boot if it says Enabled - If it says Standard change to Custom - Change Custom to Standard accepting Factory Defaults - Enable Secure Boot
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Go to BIOS and reset the keys. I enabled secure boot and it showed "off" in Windows. After I went into BIOS and reset the keys, it shows as "on" now. EDIT: Reset keys = reset factory defaults (I think that's what it's called).
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Secure boot enabled but not active? - Microsoft Q&A
March 22, 2026 - When Secure Boot shows as enabled in firmware but “not active” in Windows, it usually means the system is booting with a non‑signed or legacy bootloader.
Enabling secure boot cause PC to not boot
After converting legacy to UEFI, I restarted into the UEFI menu, made sure CSM was disabled, I then enabled TPM and secure boot, after saving and exiting my pc will not display anything. The fans just ramp up and down without anything else happening. My mouse and keyboard don't receive power and... More on forums.tomshardware.com
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March 7, 2022Windows 11 explorer.exe crashes with Heap Corruption (0xC0000374) on startup – Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14‑73, BIOS v1.19)
I am experiencing repeatable system errors on Windows 11 immediately after boot on an Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14‑73). Environment * Device: Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14‑73) * BIOS: Insyde Corp. v1.19 (latest available on Acer website) * Firmware Manufacturer: Insyde Corp. More on community.acer.com
my tpm 2.0 and secure boot is enabled and i still cant launch my game
i had the same problem, i fixed. it was the secure boot which wasn't actually enabled. when i restore my default settings of key managment (secure boot), the system restore just the pk key and leave 0 value on the other 3 keys.. so windows doesn't recognize secure boot. I just figure it out by chance... i hope it can be useful to you. To see if secure boot and tpm are actually enabled on windows do as follow: open a power shell as administrator type: "get-tpm" to see if tpm is enabled type: "Confirm-SecureBootUEFI" to see if secure boot is enabled if both of them are actually enabled the game should work properly. Remeber, to enable secure boot you need to: disbale csm disbale fast boot enable secure boot as Windows UEFI restore default key managment values More on reddit.com
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October 26, 2021Problem trying to enable secure boot
Search YouTube. Put your motherboard model + reflash bios
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November 5, 2021How to fix Secure Boot enabled in BIOS but not Windows 11?
If you are unable to enter Windows 11, you can still fix the secure boot-enabled problem through BIOS. Here are the steps that you have to follow in this regard.
- Enter BIOS;settings using specific keys (check your system's manual to learn about keys)
- Disable Fast Boot;settings through this option
- Save Factory Defaults;to change the settings to the previous ones when the system was released by the manufacturer
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How do I enable Secure Boot without BIOS?
You can enable the secure boot option without BIOS through Windows. Here are the steps that you have to follow in this regard.
- Press ctrl + R;to open the Run;dialogue box
- Enter msinfo32;in that box
- If it reads off;enable the secure boot option from BIOS
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Why is Secure Boot not showing in BIOS?
Your system might be using outdated UEFI firmware that doesn't support a secure boot option. Also, it might be possible that this option isn't enabled in UEFI firmware settings. If any of these issues are there in your system, you will not be able to see the secure boot option in BIOS.
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July 25, 2025 - I had the same problem as your few months ago! What I did... I have restart Windows then go to my BIOS setting to disable Secure boot in my BIOS setting then boot up to Windows then restart Windows go back BIOS setting to re enable Secure boot to save the setting and boot up Windows.
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August 11, 2025 - Another common reason is an activation of your system's CSM (Compatibility Support Module). It means that this option is enabled in UEFI settings, which is causing this error. You need to change the settings using some steps that we will discuss later in this blog. Last but not least, if your BIOS isn't up-to-date, you will face many problems like "secure boot enabled but not active."
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3 Ways to Fix Secure Boot Enabled But Not Active in Windows 11/10
March 14, 2025 - Enabling this option in UEFI settings may cause reporting errors. The remedy involves adjusting these settings, a process detailed later in this blog. Finally, an outdated BIOS can cause issues like "Secure Boot is enabled but not activated".
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3 weeks ago - Solution for Secure Boot Displaying as "Not Active" First, enable Secure Boot Control, then restore the Secure Boot keys to their default values.
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October 30, 2025 - have you turned off csm(compatibility support module) in bios? it can be a bit confusing to find but you may benefit from learning the model # of your motherboard (also found in bios) even if just searching online. sometimes theres a tutorial for specific motherboards because theyre more finicky then others you can always google each setting and the term used youre not familiar with, as i did to fix this issue. my problem was that the settings were under names which completely different from what i was told to look for by any and all sources. in short form, turning compatibility support module off will unhide some settings, even if your pc is UEFI enabled by standard like mine was
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You need to set Platform in "User Mode", Secure Boot in "Standard Mode" and Load Setup Defaults.
You could do it by Restoring Factory Keys:
- BIOS - Security - Secure Boot - Restore Factory Keys - Enter
- BIOS - Restart - OS Optimized Defaults - Enabled
- BIOS - Restart - Load Setup Defaults - Enter
- Go to BIOS - Main and check if UEFI Secure Boot is ON.
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You might be in Setup Mode because you have deleted the Platform Key in your BIOS. Enabling Secure Boot in this state enables your OS to write a new Platform Key (possibly useful for securing a Linux installation). But if you don't do that, you remain in Setup Mode and the Secure Boot State, indicating the Platform Key has been used to secure the system, will remain off.
Your BIOS might have an option to restore the default Platform Key, possibly called "Restore Default Secure Boot Keys", which restores the Microsoft Key. After doing that, your Secure Boot State will be On when booting Windows.
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March 7, 2022 - Make sure fTPM is enabled. Make sure CSM is disabled. In Secure Boot, select custom under Secure Boot Mode, Select Restore Factory Keys, Say YES to reset without saving. When BIOS restarts, access BIOS and change Secure Boot Mode back to Standard and then Yes to restart without save.
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Windows 11 explorer.exe crashes with Heap Corruption (0xC0000374) on startup – Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14‑73, BIOS v1.19) - Acer Community
April 20, 2026 - I am experiencing repeatable system errors on Windows 11 immediately after boot on an Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14‑73). Environment * Device: Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14‑73) * BIOS: Insyde Corp. v1.19 (latest available on Acer website) * Firmware Manufacturer: Insyde Corp.
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April 28, 2026 - CVE-2026-0390 is a security feature bypass vulnerability in the Windows Boot Loader.
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Answer (1 of 5): BIOS? Or do you mean UEFI? BIOS is very old, and it does not have the concept of “Secure Boot”. UEFI does. (UEFI is basically newer version of BIOS)
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How to Enable/Disable Secure Boot | Official Support | ASUS USA
3 weeks ago - Solution for Secure Boot Displaying as "Not Active" First, enable Secure Boot Control, then restore the Secure Boot keys to their default values.
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Step 3. Please press "Install default Secure Boot keys" and select "Yes" to install Secure Boot keys. Step 4. Set "Secure Boot" to "Enabled". Then press the "F10" key to save configuration changes. Step 5. After the system restarts, go to Security\Secure Boot, and make sure that Secure Boot is showing "Active".
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How to Fix the Greyed Out Secure Boot option on Windows 11?
If the Secure Boot is greyed out on Windows 11, restore the security settings in BIOS or convert the boot drive from MBR to GPT to fix it.
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Secure Boot Enabled But Not Active in Windows 10: 5 Solutions
August 7, 2025 - To fix the secure boot enabled but not active in Windows 10, you need to change the platform module and enable secure boot once again.
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2 weeks ago - If your Windows 10 drive uses the older MBR partition layout, the motherboard ignores it completely, leaving nothing to boot into except the BIOS screen. 2. What is the difference between UEFI and Secure Boot? Answer: UEFI is modern motherboard firmware that replaces the old legacy BIOS. Secure Boot is an optional security feature inside UEFI. You can use UEFI without Secure Boot enabled, but you cannot use Secure Boot without UEFI.