Disable secure boot windows 8.1

Clicking it will present you Advanced startup option. Click the Update and Recovery category on the left column from the screen, and then click its sub-category Recovery.

From its expanded panel, click the 3rd Restart Now under Advanced startup option. Your computer will restart to the Windows 8s boot options menu. Now you will be presented with the Choose an option screen, simply select Troubleshoot. You'll need to access the BIOS using the common way. Click the Restart button. Use the arrow key to go to Secure Boot option and then press enter to select it.

Find the Secure Boot setting, and if possible, set it to Enabled. In some cases, you may need to refresh or Remove everything to its original state before you can turn on Secure Boot. For more info, see How to restore, refresh, or Remove everything.

If the above steps don't work, and you still want to use Secure Boot, contact your manufacturer for help. Secure Boot Overview. Skip to main content. This browser is no longer supported.

Download Microsoft Edge More info. Contents Exit focus mode. Is this page helpful? Please rate your experience Yes No. Any additional feedback? Warning After disabling Secure Boot and installing other software and hardware, you may need to restore your PC to the factory state to re-activate Secure Boot. Be careful when changing BIOS settings. The BIOS menu is designed for advanced users, and it's possible to change a setting that could prevent your PC from starting correctly.