Disabled Secure BOOT option in G580 Bios options

How do I disable this setting in the Bios? Do I have to turn in off in Windows 8 first?
I have the option but I can not arrow to it and turn it off or on. Only way to disable it is by brute force and turn off UEFI boot option and set it as Legacy.
I am obviously missing something.
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You don't have to disable it ........... Just when you are shutting down the device Press (SHIFT + SHUTDOWN from the power menu) .........
This will do it

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[SOLVED] Disable Secure Boot on Asus Zenbook UX32A

Hi all, I hope I have posted in the right section, please move it otherwise.
I'm trying to install Arch on an Asus Zenbook, but I cannot boot installation media (an USB stick, in this case), as it requires the EFI binary to be signed, and only simple way out is to disable Secure Boot.
Unfortunately I'm not able to disable it from UEFI interface, as it is grayed out. Solutions I've found searching the Web suggested to set a password to BIOS, but even this way I wasn't able to enable it.
Notebook came with Windows 8 built in, and I upgraded BIOS to 214 version.
Thank you.
Last edited by juma93 (2013-03-30 01:29:05)

Details of the user interface vary greatly from one computer to another. I've got some notes on disabling Secure Boot on an ASUS P8H77-I motherboard here, but they may not apply to your notebook, or there may be an extra trick. Along the latter lines, look for "fast boot" and "CSM" options and try fiddling with them to see if the Secure Boot option becomes alterable.

I can't disable secure boot.

This is actually rediculous and i've seen so many people become infuriated over this same issue that SHOULDN'T be an issue at all. I've been trying for FOUR hours to install ubuntu and get rid of shi**y windows 8.1. That's right FOUR hours. Not only have I had to redo the USB write to make it bootable multiple times i've had to sit through countless slow reboots because 8.1 is just a piece of malware that i've had to deal with for about a year due to the fact that I have no choice in what operating system I use on my laptop. Oh, and before someone says try burning it to a CD heres something funny, My Toshiba Satellite C55T-B5109 came with a fake optical drive so.... I've changed boot order i've switched to CSM boot, I only have two boot options and when I switched it booted a black screen with white text talking about how I need to insert a usb or cd(sorry i cant) and try again which I did, so i just switched back to the original boot option. I've already disabled fast boot and I updated my BIOS to v1.4 (the latest version) but that of course didnt do anything because toshiba is probably getting paid to make it almost (if not) impossible to use anything but the virus that is windows 8.1. Nobody speak a word if you dont know how to directly solve the problem. I don't want to see "Thats happening to me too! plz help" or "that sucks" be constructive or dont bother. The only solution or "you should try" should directly correlate to secure boot. Not the load order. The boot options. This needs to be solved immediately because the fact that the choice of a different OS should be available to everyone its my computer. I bought it.

That would be great but when I try CSM Boot it just says insert a valid USB or something of that nature. To which I keep unplugging and re-plugging the USB but it still doesnt get detected as a bootable drive. So I practically HAVE to use UEFI boot and no matter what I do it kicks windows back into my face. I can try selecting the boot from USB option but that doesn't work. I but USB at the top of my load order and my HDD at the bottom, but that doesn't work. I also opened BIOS at startup and clicked the USB but all it does is kick me into windows once again. I disabled fast boot, I finally forced secure boot off, but I still can't install Ubuntu. I've re-written the USB multiple times and I would try to burn it to a CD but I don't have an optical drive. I opened msconfig and had a look at the boot tab but it only lists the C: drive with windows 8 as the default OS. I've looked up everything and I have tried it. It seriously should not be this hard to install the OS of your choice because Windows decides that you have to use their OS. I must be doing something wrong so please tell me i'm out of ideas.

Disabling Security Center options

I've found in the User Policy Package | Win XP Group Policy where you
can disable Windows Auto Updates and disable Windows Firewall. But is
there anyway to stop the Alerts from popping up saying that the firewall
or update settings are disabled? I know how to do it manually, but is
there anything on the GPO that can be pushed out?
Thanks
Frank

Kurt Finlayson wrote:
> Frank Cianci wrote:
>> I've found in the User Policy Package | Win XP Group Policy where you
>> can disable Windows Auto Updates and disable Windows Firewall. But is
>> there anyway to stop the Alerts from popping up saying that the
>> firewall or update settings are disabled? I know how to do it
>> manually, but is there anything on the GPO that can be pushed out?
>> Thanks
>> Frank
>
> This can be done with a registry key, but it disables all balloon tips.
> Give this a try.
>
> hkcu\software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Exp lorer\Advance\
>
> TYPE:INT
> Value:EnableBalloonTips
> Data:0
TYPE: DWORD
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Disable secure boot on TAB S8

Hey!
How can I disable on my S8-50F?
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Windows 8 does not have a USB boot option

QuestionHow can I boot my Windows 8 laptop from a USB device? I created a recovery disk on a USB thumb drive.
So far I have:
Entered into the UEFI (BIOS) and set USB to boot first.
Disabled secure boot.
I tried to reboot using the general setup options for startup in the windows settings page. I choose boot from USB through the UEFI, but got an error message that system does not have a USB boot option.
To confirm I also created a bootable DVD with an ISO burner, but my laptop cannot detect a DVD boot option either.
I assumed that the firmware of the UEFI for this computer allowed a bootable USB but in practice I cannot seem to get this work.
AnswerTo assist with not being able to boot from a USB device on a Windows 8 laptop, perform the following:
Plug in USB bootable device.
Hold down F12 when restarting and access UEFI menu (option is below drive list). If system is set to fast boot, CLICK HERE for instructions on entering the UEFI.
Go to UEFI and make USB "1st boot".
Disable secure boot.
Go to the "Advance" Tab, select "System".
Change boot order from UEFI to CSM.
Save changes and exit (F10).
Computer will restart and boot from USB drive.
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MSI GT-60 No Secure Boot in BIOS

Hey all I am in a bit of a pickle.
I have an MSI GT-60 that came with windows 8. I don't like windows 8 so I decided to put windows 7 on it. When I did the laptop blue screens and restarts every 2 minutes due to the video card (it wont blue screen if I disable it) I dug up a little and found out this is the most likely problem
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=165501.0
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Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Quote from: Chad_GT60 on 23-January-14, 01:54:53
Hey all I am in a bit of a pickle.
I have an MSI GT-60 that came with windows 8. I don't like windows 8 so I decided to put windows 7 on it. When I did the laptop blue screens and restarts every 2 minutes due to the video card (it wont blue screen if I disable it) I dug up a little and found out this is the most likely problem
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=165501.0
Among others it would seem the main problem is the BIOS needs to be flash to the new version. My laptop is still under warranty so I contacted support and after many lengthy conversations they finally gave me instructions on how to upgrade the factory windows 8 bios to the new windows 8 bios which will hopefully solve this problem. They specifically said DO NOT flash to a windows 7 BIOS.
The main step required to update the BIOS is to disable secure boot. My BIOS's security screen is completely blank except to create a password. I scrolled through the entire BIOS and there is NO secure boot option. Has this happened to anyone before and or know how to update the BIOS ?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
It happened to me before on my windows 8 msi ge40. I downgraded to windows 7 & flash the bios intended for windows 7, i.e. I replaced the pre-flashed windows 8 bios that comes with the notebook when i bought it with Windows 7 bios i downloaded from the MSI GE40 product download page.
& when i decided to revert back to windows 8, i noticed that the secure boot option was no longer there in the bios. I tried to boot my system from the windows 8 recovery media (USB flash drive) i prepared but the system could not boot from it. I was trying also to revert back to windows 8 bios but the system could not boot from the usb flash drive.
I contacted MSI and asked for their help. They sent me the below link but it simply did not work.
http://www.msi.com/files/pdf/How_to_make_a_bootable_flash_disk_and_to_flash_BIOS_f.pdf
So what I did was i went again to BIOS download page of my notebook. There are 2 ways in there to update the bios. And between the 2, this one works for me
http://www.msi.com/files/pdf/Flash_BIOS_by_UEFI_BIOS_Setup_Utility_en.pdf
I was then able to revert back to windows 8 bios & of course, secure boot option returns. In fact, i have updated my notebook bios to the latest one intended for windows 8.1
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Windows 8.1 Ent eval enabled Secure Boot I think

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Hi,
I want to explain that, Secure Boot is indepent with system, you can disable it in UEFI interface.
To disable Secure Boot, you can follow the steps below:
1.Before disabling Secure Boot, consider whether it is necessary. From time to time, your manufacturer may update the list of trusted hardware, drivers, and operating systems for your PC. To check for updates, go to Windows Update, or check your manufacturer's
website.
2.Open the PC BIOS menu. You can often access this menu by pressing a key during the bootup sequence, such as F1, F2, F12, or Esc.
Or, from Windows, hold the Shift key while selecting Restart. Go to Troubleshoot > Advanced Options: UEFI Firmware Settings.
3.Find the Secure Boot setting, and if possible, set it to Disabled. This option is usually in either the Security tab, the Boot tab, or the Authentication tab.
4.Save changes and exit. The PC reboots.
I found an aticle that teach how to install dual-boot Windows 7 and Ubuntu 12.04 on a PC with UEFI hardware:
http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/10/11/dual-boot-windows-7-and-ubuntu-12-04-on-a-pc-with-uefi-hardware/
Hope this helps.
Roger Lu
TechNet Community Support

How to Enable Secure Boot on UEFI Systems?

SymptomsWhen attempting to enable Secure Boot, the system does not allow you to select the option to enable or disable Secure Boot. This is due to the way Acer's UEFI implementation requires a Supervisor Password be set in order to access this option.
UEFI is a newer technology that replaces the older standard BIOS.
DiagnosisCreating a Supervisor Password in UEFI will allow you to access the Secure Boot options. It is important that you remember this password as it will be required to make any changes in the UEFI interface.
SolutionCreate a Supervisor Password to gain access to the Secure Boot option.
Refer to our FAQ for all the steps on how to access Secure Boot on Desktops, Notebooks, and Tablets:
Enable or Disable Secure Boot in Windows 8

Das macht man 2-3 mal und dann ist nix mehr mit Bios. Dann kommt Passwort ist falsch und das war's dann. Hab ich schon auf verschiedenen Lappis gehabt. Sprich TOSHIBA... und Aspire E1-571g. Beim Toshi den Baustein ausgelötet neuen gekauft, beschrieben und wieder eingelötet. Kostet schlappe 150,-€. Mal schauen was beim Acer rauskommt.Vielleicht gibt es ja noch einen Jumper um das UEFI BIOS zurückzusetzen

Yoga 11 Secure Boot State Off - How to enable it?

Hi all, first of all I would like to provide you with some background information. I purchased (in Germany) 2 identical Yoga 11 machines (MAS29GE). Both had display ghosting issues and one of them had a lose trackpad. So, I sent them in for repair.
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I did 2x System restores already (1x quick, 1x secure), but the Secure Boot State did not change (this was to be expected since this settings is in the UEFI BIOS and not in Windows - nevertheless, was worth a try).
As I read in other comments, Microsoft did not intend users to enter the BIOS on Windows RT machines.
Please, note that I did not "Jailbreak" the system, for 1) I have no idea how to do it and 2) I don't intend to hack it. One reason why I bought Windows RT because I wanted to keep legacy x86 viruses out of the system.
So, what do you suggest? I really do not wish to send the machine back for another 2 weeks only for 1 single change in the BIOS. Please, help! Thanks!
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Hello,
As far as I know, you are the only individual I have ever heard of who has received a Windows RT-based computer with the Secure Boot option disabled.
Because of this, I am not certain what steps you would take to (re)enable this functionality on the device.
What I would suggest you do is perhaps post a message on the Windows 8, RT Development and Hacking forum over at XDA-Developers, and perhaps one of the members over there can make some suggestions.
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Upcoming issues for secure boot and arch installs

I came across this rather worrying article indicating that when Microsoft starts approving hardware for Window 10 machines they may not allow secure boot to be turned off, and thereby make it very difficult for users to install arch on such a machine unless it can be booted using secure boot:
http://arstechnica.com/information-tech … a-reality/
I suppose at some point there will need to be a method of getting the appropriate certificates for arch to allow booting on machines using secure boot.

mcloaked wrote:
mychris wrote:
I've heard the systemd guys are working on integrating secure boot with systemd and gummiboot. So you might be able to sign everything yourself and secureboot your GNU/Linux/Systemd machine.
But currently I don't know anything about it and don't care about it. Like trilby said, if I'm not able to use a specific hardware I will not use it.
Sure I won't buy hardware that I can't install Arch on - but what is a potential problem is if OEMs are forced into only selling locked hardware if they wish to sell it with Windows on it in the future - that would give MS a monopoly position - and for laptops it is not so easy to find hardware that is free of MS apart from a limited range of laptops that have Ubuntu installed when supplied (and of course IOS and chromeos based machines). For desktops it is not too difficult to buy components or barebones systems that you can customise and install whatever you like on - but laptops don't generally fall into that option range. I do have to keep Windows for some tasks that it is close to impossible to do without Windows (like satnav updates for example) though it principle a VM could be used with Windows on it. It is a shame that for this kind of task there isn't a linux alternative that avoids Windows altogether! It would be nice to find barebones laptops that you can install any OS of choice on with none on the machine at the time of purchase.
I know this argument was discussed at length before Secure Boot appeared in the machines that are on the market now - and at the time I thought that the basic principle of not having one O/S manufacturer monopolising the market and excluding other O/Ses had been established and expected to continue along this path - but the news item indicates that a significant departure from that policy may now take place over the next year or two. Giving users the option to disable Secure Boot has no impact on the security of the Windows O/S on a particular machine unless the user actively disables it but that should remain the user's choice. The only reason to lock down the BIOS in this way is to attempt to close off competition to Windows. In a true free market there should be hardware that is not so locked - or at least have as much choice of hardware that is not incumbent on control from MS. There are worries that the BIOS is vulnerable to firmware hacking but that could in principle happen even if the Secure Boot option is designed to have no user control to turn it off. Maybe devices that will re-flash the BIOS with one that does allow Secure Boot will be developed - I seem to remember that some machines are "operated on" during delivery to customers in that kind of way to install firmware components that are not in place at manufacture - so that kind of technology already exists.
It will no doubt be interesting to see how this plays out over the next couple of years.
Edit: I guess if it comes to the crunch that people will start to play with the information such as at https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Un … ecure_Boot
I've tried using VB as a PXE client for Arch, and VB keeps blowing up. It's better if you just run it straight.

Secure boot?

Hello,
I have a question regarding the secure boot option in the BIOS. I have a Satellite C855D with Windows 8.1. I was trying to boot to a USB thumb drive that has a bootable Ultimate Boot CD on it. I changed the boot mode from UEFI to CSM but cannot find where to disable "secure boot." I have done it before but it's like it isn't there now.
I reformatted my drive about two months ago and it may be a coincidence but I don't think I've seen the option since then.

"Secure Boot" isn't needed to install Windows 8.
"Secure Boot" is merely a feature of newer UEFI BIOSes that allow the system to maintain control of the installation of certain rogue software. It locks down the system and only hands over execution to "white listed" program and operating systems.
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Secure boot / win 8 / linux

Could someone please inform me if it is possible to disable secure boot (to install other OSes) on the HP laptops being sold with win 8.
Many thanks,
Graham.

Yeah, this is a problem:
http://www.zdnet.com/linux-foundation-uefi-secure-boot-key-for-windows-8-pcs-delays-explained-700000...
Since I don't have an HP with UEFI and Windows 8 I can't try this out for myself but as I understand it right now the only way to dual boot Windows 8 and Linux on a machine with UEFI is to disable secure boot. I suspect HP laptop BIOS may not have that option. Right now it appears the Linux world is waiting for Microsoft to issue some kind of a key to allow dual booting.
http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-explains-windows-8-boot-to-quell-linux-fears-3040094017/

How to re-enable secure boot ?

Hi All,
On my X1 Carbon, I had to move from Win 8.1 pro to 8.1 Ent. I did a fresh install from scratch to only install what I need.
During my setup, I had to disable Secure boot, to boot on a USB Key, install 8.1 Enterprise. Now that everything is working, I would like to re-enable the secure boot option.
If I don't it directly in the BIOS, the laptop doesn't book any more.
ANy idea how to do it ? Do I have to import key from my 8.1 Ent to the Bios or something like this ?
Thank you
Christopher
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If you want to install Windows 8.1 in UEFI mode, and thus be able to Secure Boot it, you must set your machine to Secure Boot off, while installing, and in the Startup section of the BIOS, set UEFI/Legacy Boot to UEFI only.
NB, for a USB device to be able to install a UEFI version, it must be formatted to Fat32. I have no clue why this is required, but it is. I have installed Vista / 7 / 8 in EFI/UEFI mode from a basic Fat32 drive for many years if required.
I have seen this go wrong on a couple of machines, mainly because the HD is initialized as a MBR drive, and the generic MS Windows 8.1 ISO will not give you an option to initialize it as a GPT or a MBR drive, which the Recovery Media from Lenovo for Windows 8 actually does.
You can then either use a Windows bootable media to enter Repair/Recovery mode, and formatting your HD through the DISKPART utility or what is simpler, boot up a liveCD image of gParted and clear your drive completely by initializing the drive as GPT, exit the utility and then installing Windows 8.1, which will, due to the UEFI only selection in the Startup procedure, boot up your Windows 8.1 installation in UEFI mode and once finished, you will be able to turn Secure Boot back on.
Hope this helps!
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Z87's: Secure Boot isn't configured correctly" watermark on the desktop

If after installing windows 8.1 w/ win 8 features enabled and you still see the "Secure Boot not configured correctly" watermark, you must generate default keys.
To do this, You must set the secure boot option to custom and generate the default keys then set it back to standard and save.
Now Secure Boot should be enabled.
On Z87 the bios says you fist have to generate the keys, but on my Z77 this was not the case.
Keep in mind this is assuming a GPT formatted OS, GOP compatible VGA drivers and win 8 mode enabled already.

Can someone help me configure secure boot on z87 mpower + gtx650 ti boost? Whenewer im trying to turn this on i got this messwage about csm turned on. Another error that occurs is about graphic's card gop.
Should i upgrade graphic card uefi? I set boot option from leagacy+uefi to just uefi and csm error still ocurs. I dont know how to deal with configuring secure boot so please help me...

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