I'm trying to prepare my PC for a Windows 11 upgrade, but I've run into an issue. My motherboard is an Asrock B550, and I needed to enable TPM 2.0 and secure boot. I followed a couple of guides and made a lot of changes in the BIOS, including enabling the AMD fTPM switch, setting security device support, and turning on secure boot. However, after saving my settings, I can only boot into the BIOS and not into Windows itself. I'm hesitant to reset the BIOS since I need these configurations for Windows 11. Any advice on how to get back into Windows would be greatly appreciated!
1 Answer
It sounds like you might need to disable Secure Boot and clear the security keys if you're unable to boot into Windows. While UEFI is required for Windows 11, Secure Boot can be a bit tricky, especially if CSM is enabled. If you're set on upgrading, I recommend doing a clean install. Backup your data first, then create a bootable USB with the Windows installer. Power down, disconnect all drives except the one you're installing Windows on, and make sure to enable UEFI boot only in BIOS. This should help you get Windows installed fresh!
Thanks for the insight! I didn't realize I could mess with BIOS settings between versions like that. I'll definitely give the USB method a try!