I'm experiencing a frustrating issue with my Windows 10 system (build 19041.6157). After enabling UEFI Secure Boot in my BIOS, I keep hitting a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) with the error code CRITICAL_SERVICE_FAILED (0x5A) during driver loading. The stack trace in WinDbg points to nt!IopLoadDriver as the culprit. This problem only pops up once I switch from Legacy to UEFI mode in my BIOS settings (I have an ASUS motherboard). After saving and exiting, my system tries to boot into the desktop but crashes with a BSOD, and it happens every time, even when I try Safe Mode.
I'm really keen to get Secure Boot working because I want to upgrade to Windows 11 and use programs that depend on it. Here's what I've tried so far:
- Converted all disks to GPT
- Made sure I'm not in Legacy mode
- Cleared and reset the TPM
- Recreated security keys multiple times in various orders
- Updated and reset the BIOS back to defaults
- Used Autoruns to check for any unsigned drivers
- Removed anything I could find that might conflict with Secure Boot
- And a few more steps that I might have forgotten after all the troubleshooting.
If anyone has suggestions for what else I could try (definitely hoping to avoid a fresh install), I'd really appreciate the help!
3 Answers
Just to add, make sure all your drivers are up to date. Sometimes, outdated drivers can conflict with Secure Boot. You can check the manufacturer’s website for any updates, especially for critical drivers like graphics and chipset.
Hey there! First off, sorry to hear about the BSOD issues. It's super frustrating! I noticed you mentioned minidump files; those are essential for diagnosing BSOD causes. If you can boot into Windows (or even Safe Mode), check the C:WindowsMinidump folder for any crash logs. If you find some, zip that folder and upload it to a file-sharing site like Catbox or MediaFire. It’ll help us pinpoint the issue better. Also, make sure to set the minidump type to Small Memory Dump if you only have one or a few dumps. Good luck!
Don't forget to back up your important data before making any BIOS or disk changes! It’s always a good practice just in case. Also, once you have those dump files ready, that’ll give you a clear path to troubleshoot this BSOD issue effectively. Hang in there!
I just zipped the dump files and uploaded them. Here's the link: [https://files.catbox.moe/jggz5c.rar](https://files.catbox.moe/jggz5c.rar)