I recently had to enable secure boot while gaming on Windows, which required me to enroll a Machine Owner Key (MOK) for the NVIDIA drivers I installed on Linux Mint. However, after uninstalling Linux and planning to use the SSD for storage, I heard that messing with MOK keys could lead to bans in online games using anti-cheat. I'm worried that the MOK key might be stored on my motherboard, not just on the SSD. How can I safely delete this key? Do I need to reinstall Linux to manage these keys, or can I simply reset the factory keys in the BIOS?
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From what I've looked into, it seems there are mixed opinions on this. Some players believe that having a non-default MOK key can trigger bans due to anti-cheat systems. If you’re really aiming for safety, I’d suggest either resetting the BIOS to factory settings or installing a minimal Linux setup just to handle the MOK key issue. That way, you can check it directly.
I read that the anti-cheat systems mainly check for secure boot status in Windows, not specifically the MOK keys. It sounds like you're safe with secure boot alone. However, if you're still concerned about the MOK key you enrolled, you don’t necessarily need to reinstall Linux. You could access your BIOS and reset to factory keys, which should wipe that MOK key without needing a full OS reinstall.
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