Can't enable secure boot, not active (grayed out)

[RIrina]

Hello. I can't enable secure boot, the field is not active (grayed out). How to turn it on?

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

If Windows is installed in UEFI mode, see if this works to enable secure boot...

Step 1. Go into the BIOS and Load HP Factory Default Keys and see if Secure Boot becomes available.

Step 2. If it does not than go into the operating system and disable “Fast Boot” (Steps below).

How to Disable Windows 10 Fast Startup (lifewire.com)

Step 3. go back into your BIOS and try Load HP Factory Default Keys.

Step 4. enable Secure Boot at this point.