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HP Notebook - 15-bs179tx
Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

how to enable secure boot. as while updating to windows 11 i am getting error
"PC must support secure boot."

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Hello @prakash112 

Sorry to hear that you are having problems ... I would like to help you.
 

You are on an uncertain path with Windows 11 ...

 

Recommendation and solution

You should stay on Windows 10 because Windows 11 has not been officially tested and released by <HP> and there are no Windows 11 drivers  available.

 

Kind regards

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Hi, @prakash112 

 

In order to enable secure boot, Windows has to be installed in UEFI mode.

 

So, the first thing to check is the Windows System information Utility.

 

Check the BIOS Mode line.  It must indicate UEFI.

 

If it shows Legacy, then you will need to reinstall W10 in UEFI mode.

 

If it shows UEFI, then 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.

 

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