How to Check if Secure Boot is Enabled on Windows 10

By Jennifer | Last Updated January 03, 2024

Generally, secure boot is enabled by default, which helps to protect your Windows system from malicious software. But in some situations, you disable it. And here you can find two ways to check secure boot status.

• Way 1: Check Secure Boot Status in Windows Security Settings
• Way 2: Check Secure Boot Status via Security Information App

Way 1: Check Secure Boot Status in Windows Security Settings

Step 1: On your Windows 10 computer desktop, find the Start button on the left corner and then click it. Choose the Settings icon to enter Windows settings interface.

Step 2: Choose Update & Security option from Windows Settings.

Step 3: In Update & Security interface, you can choose Windows Security from the left panel. After that, choose Device security from the Protection areas field.

Step 4: If you find no secure boot option on Device security settings, your secure boot is disabled.

Otherwise, you can view the Secure boot option and its details.

Way 2: Check Secure Boot Status via Security Information App

Step 1: On Windows search box, enter system information and then open System Information app.

Step 2: In System Information interface, roll down and find Secure Boot State. If its value is off, your secure boot is disabled.

When it is on, the secure boot is enabled.

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