I'm trying to get Secure Boot working so I can play Faceit, which requires both TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled. I managed to enable TPM 2.0 without any issues, but I'm running into trouble with Secure Boot. I've made sure UEFI is enabled, but when I try to save this change and restart, the computer powers on and the monitor activates, but I can't get to the desktop. Instead, when I enter BIOS, I find that Secure Boot is indeed enabled, yet I receive an error saying "Invalid Signature Detected. Check secure boot policy in setup." Everything else works fine when I disable Secure Boot. I've even removed the CMOS battery and done a complete restart, but nothing seems to help. Any guidance would be appreciated!
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Is your Windows failing to boot with Secure Boot on? If so, while on your desktop, hold Shift and then restart your computer. Go into BIOS right away to enable Secure Boot. Holding Shift should prompt Windows to boot into recovery mode. From there, you can try booting into safe mode. If it works in safe mode, restart again to boot normally. If not, just let Windows attempt to repair itself; after three failed attempts, it should take you to recovery options. You might also need to clear the Secure Boot keys in BIOS and start fresh to avoid any conflicts.
It took me to a menu that gives options like:
- Continue (exit and continue to Windows 10)
- Troubleshoot (reset your PC or see advanced options)
- Turn off your PC.
The "Invalid Signature Detected" error often suggests that either your operating system, or some of your hardware drivers, might have unsigned code, or that you need to reset the Secure Boot keys. First, I recommend updating your BIOS. Then, ensure that your Windows installation is activated and installed in UEFI mode. You might also want to reset the Secure Boot keys in your BIOS or try enabling custom mode to add trusted signatures.
I updated about 4 hours ago, and everything is still in UEFI mode. Just reset the keys now.
Did that, but I'm still getting the same error and the black screen. Nothing seems to be working.
By holding Shift and restarting, do you mean I just press Shift and click Restart from the Start menu? Or should I force a shutdown from the power button?