How to fix Security Boot Fail on Acer Laptop/ Disable Secure Boot
How to Fix Security Boot Fail on Acer Laptop
This section provides instructions on how to fix a security boot fail issue on an Acer laptop.
Troubleshooting Steps
- Secure boot is a feature designed to prevent malicious software and unauthorized media from loading during the boot process. It can be enabled or disabled in the UEFI BIOS settings.
- To access the BIOS, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to completely shut off your laptop. Then, turn it on and immediately press the F2 key.
- In the BIOS, use the right arrow key to select "Security" and then choose "Set Supervisor Password." Create a new password and confirm it.
- Disable secure boot by selecting "Boot," then "Secure Boot," and pressing Enter. Choose "Disable" to turn off secure boot function.
- To boot from a USB, select "USB Hard Disk" as the first item in the boot priority list. Save changes and exit by selecting "Exit Saving Changes" and pressing Enter.
- Finally, select the USB flash drive from the boot options menu.
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