Valorant stopped recognizing Secure Boot after setting up a Zorin OS dual boot
After setting up Zorin OS and Windows in a dual-boot configuration on the same SSD, I launched Valorant and played a few matches normally. Then I was suddenly…
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Updated BIOS and Now Windows Says My PIN Is Unavailable
I updated the BIOS on my MSI B450 Gaming Plus Max while setting up FACEIT because its requirements said a BIOS update was needed for TPM detection. Since…
Updated BIOS and now stuck in a Windows PIN sign-in loop
I updated the BIOS on my MSI B450 Gaming Plus MAX while setting up Faceit because its requirements said a BIOS update was needed for TPM detection. Since…
Is It Safe to Enable Secure Boot on a Gigabyte Z270 Gaming K3?
I'm trying to enable Secure Boot on my Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming K3, but different guides give conflicting instructions. The BIOS is on version F9d, which appears to be the…
TPM Security Warning Appears After Every Restart Following a BIOS Update
My HP Victus started showing a TPM security warning every time Windows restarts, immediately after a BIOS update. It has a Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3050, 16 GB…
How can I safely encrypt my Windows C: drive?
I recently realized that the C: drive in my custom-built PC is not encrypted, and I'd like to protect my files if the computer is lost or stolen.…
How can I enable Secure Boot and still boot back into Windows?
I'm trying to move from Windows 10 to Windows 11, and I've already enabled TPM. The remaining requirement is Secure Boot. When I enable it in my Gigabyte…
Why does Windows 11 say my Ryzen 5 3600 PC doesn’t meet the requirements?
I'm trying to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 on a PC with a Ryzen 5 3600, MSI B450 motherboard, 16 GB of DDR4 memory, and an…
Can a Different Laptop Charger Trigger BitLocker Recovery?
My Windows 11 laptop charger was stolen, so I replaced the original 65W charger with a 110W charger from another manufacturer. When I plugged in the replacement, the…
Can using a different charger trigger BitLocker recovery?
My Windows 11 laptop's original 65W charger was stolen, so I replaced it with a 110W charger and cable from another manufacturer. When I plugged it in, the…
Will upgrading an unsupported PC to Windows 11 erase my files?
My 2019 prebuilt gaming PC is being reported as incompatible with Windows 11, even though its hardware seems more powerful than a laptop that supports it. I haven't…
How can I enable Secure Boot on an ASUS Prime Z370-P without getting a security violation?
I'm trying to install Valorant on a Windows PC, so I enabled TPM and am now attempting to turn on Secure Boot. My system is already set to…
PC Won’t Boot Into Windows After Upgrading from an i5-10400F to an i9-10900K
I replaced my i5-10400F with an i9-10900K in an MSI Z490-A Pro. The system recognizes the new processor and lets me enter the BIOS, but it no longer…
Feedback on a PowerShell and HTML dashboard for TPM and Kernel-Power diagnostics
I built a lightweight, read-only diagnostic dashboard to investigate intermittent Windows 11 hardware crashes, TPM problems, and Kernel-Power Event ID 41 restarts. The project started after my PC…
Microsoft.AAD.BrokerPlugin Errors Signing Users Out Across Multiple Tenants
Several users were unexpectedly signed out of OneDrive and Outlook, and the issue has now appeared across multiple companies and three separate tenants. The affected systems report "Microsoft.AAD.BrokerPlugin...WebAccountProvider…
Help! My Lenovo Legion GO Won't Boot After Disabling Secure Boot and TPM
Hey everyone! I wanted to install CachyOS on my Lenovo Legion GO, and I read that I needed to disable some security settings in the BIOS first. So,…
Do I Need to Activate BitLocker for My BIOS Update?
Hey everyone! I have a B450 Tomahawk Max motherboard and I'm looking to update my BIOS to get the latest TPM improvements. However, when downloading the BIOS, it…
Issues with Microsoft 365 After Transferring SSD to a New PC
I recently moved an SSD from a malfunctioning small form factor desktop to another identical model. After entering the Bitlocker recovery key, I was able to access my…
Trouble with TPM 2.0 Attestation After Upgrading Hardware
I recently upgraded my CPU and reinstalled Windows 11. Now, my Infineon TPM module is failing attestation because of a vulnerable firmware issue. I'm wondering if I can…
Is Secure Boot Safe to Enable for Gaming?
Hi everyone! I'm considering enabling Secure Boot because I want to play some games like Battlefield and Warzone that require it. However, I've heard some concerns that it…