You need to enable Secure Boot to install Windows 11 — here’s how.

You need to enable Secure Boot to install Windows 11 — here’s how.

Windows 11 requires Secure Boot to run, and here are the steps to check and enable the security feature on your device.

 Windows 11 enable Secure Boot

In addition to a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), your computer also needs to have Secure Boot enabled to upgrade to Windows 11. 

Secure Boot is a security feature built-in on most devices with modern hardware and UEFI firmware that provides a secure environment to start Windows and prevent malware from hijacking the system during the boot process. In other words, Secure Boot allows the computer to boot only with trusted software from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). 

The benefit of this feature is a more secure experience, which is one of the reasons Microsoft is making it a requirement to install Windows 11. However, there’s a caveat: Enabling this option prevents you from running other operating systems, such as Linux. 

In this Windows 11 guide, we will walk you through the steps to check and enable Secure Boot to upgrade a Windows 10 device. 

How to check Secure Boot state on Windows 10

To check whether Secure Boot is enabled, use these steps: 

1. Open Start.

2. Search for System Information and click the top result to open the app.

3. Click on System Summary on the left pane.

4. Check the “Secure Boot State” information. If it reads On, it’s enabled. If it reads Off, it’s disabled or not available. 

Check Secure Boot on Windows 10 

5. Check the “BIOS Mode” information. If it is reads UEFI, you can enable Secure Boot. If it is reads Legacy (BIOS), you can enable the feature, but it will require additional steps. 

Once you complete the steps, if the feature is disabled and BIOS Mode is UEFI, you can use the steps outlined below to enable a more secure experience running Windows 11. 

If the “Secure Boot State” is set to Off and “BIOS Mode” to Legacy, then back up your computer, use these instructions to convert the installation from MBR to GPT, and then continue with the steps below to enable Secure Boot. 

How to enable Secure Boot on Windows 10

To enable the Secure Boot on a computer with UEFI, use these steps: 

Warning: Changing the incorrect firmware settings can prevent your device from starting correctly. You should access the motherboard settings only when you have a good reason. It’s assumed that you know what you’re doing. 

1. Open Settings.

2. Click on Update & Security.

3. Click on Recovery.

4. Under the “Advanced startup” section, click the Restart now button. 

Windows 10 Recovery Settings Advanced Startup 

5. Click the UEFI Firmware settings option. 

Windows 10 UEFI firmware settings option 

Quick tip: If you have a legacy BIOS, the option will not be available. 

6. Click the Restart button. 

Windows 10 reboot to enter BIOS/UEFI 

7. Open the boot or security settings page. 

Quick note: The UEFI settings are usually different per manufacturer and even per computer model. As a result, you may need to check your manufacturer support website for more specific details to find the corresponding settings. 

8. Select the Secure Boot option and press Enter.

9. Select the Enabled option and press Enter. 

Enable Secure Boot 

10. Exit the UEFI settings.

Confirm the changes to restart the computer. 

After you complete the steps, the security feature will enable, and the device should now comply with the Windows 11 requirements. 

How to enable Secure Boot during startup

Alternatively, you can also enable Secure Boot by booting into the UEFI firmware during startup instead of using the Settings app. 

To access the device firmware during the boot process, use these steps: 

1. Press the Power button.

2. See the screen splash to identify the key you must press to enter the firmware (if applicable).

3. Press the required key repeatedly until you enter the setup mode. Typically, you need to press the Esc, Delete, or one of the Function keys (F1, F2, F10, etc.).

4. Open the boot or security settings page (as needed).

5. Select the Secure Boot option and press Enter.

6. Select the Enabled option and press Enter. 

Enable Secure Boot 

7. Exit the UEFI settings.

8. Confirm the changes to restart the computer. 

Once you complete the steps, Secure Boot will enable you to support the installation of Windows 11. 

If you cannot access the firmware using the keyboard, you may need to check your manufacturer documentation to determine the key you need to press during boot. Here are some brands and their respective keys to access the device firmware: 

Dell: F2 or F12.

HP: Esc or F10.

Acer: F2 or Delete.

ASUS: F2 or Delete.

Lenovo: F1 or F2.

MSI: Delete.

Toshiba: F2.

Samsung: F2.

Surface: Press and hold the volume up button. 

It’s important to note that doing the development process, Microsoft is not fully enforcing all the system requirements. However, this may change when the final version is released.

 

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MICROSOFT NEW COLLABORATION TOOL

MICROSOFT NEW COLLABORATION TOOL

Microsoft’s new collaboration tool has the intention to replace Google Workspace for good. 

Project Moca rolling into Outlook soon 

Microsoft Project Moca project management tool 

Microsoft is looking to take the fight to Google Workspace with the launch of a new online collaboration tool within Outlook. 

Project Moca is a new project management platform built directly within its email service that the company hopes will make workplace collaboration more straightforward as workers begin to head back to the office following the pandemic. 

First revealed last year, Project Moca combines a user’s calendar, files, contacts and more into a single board view for more straightforward planning and teamwork. 

PROJECT MOCA

Following a successful trial and beta period, Microsoft has now confirmed that Project Moca will be rolling out to users in July 2021 as part of the new board view on Outlook. 

“Think of the board as a visual planner that you can design however you like by adding and moving around items in it,” Microsoft wrote in a blog post announcing the news. 

In order to access their work, users simply need to go to their Outlook calendar, and select the dropdown views menu. This will bring up the option of “Board”, where they can select a new board and create from there. 

New users will be able to enjoy the new Outlook Calendar board view straight away, adding calendar markers, tasks, sticky notes, links, goals and reminders. 

Anyone who was part of the Project Moca with all content migrated over from the Project Moca trial system, meaning users won’t lose any data or work they have already completed.

The release will be eyed with interest by Google, which has greatly expanded its Workspace productivity suite to accommodate workers returning to the office. 

The company recently released Google Workspace Individual, which looks to target small business owners or other users looking to promote a “passion project” with a specially designed collection of its most useful business software tools. 

This includes shareable booking pages integrated directly with Google Calendar, letting anyone schedule an appointment with you quickly and easily. Customers can also pick from several different types of appointments, including consultations or site visits.

 

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WINDOWS 11: WHAT IS EXPECTED

Windows 11: What is expected

Windows 11 Insider Preview has been released while the stable version is coming soon. These are all of the new features and other details about Microsoft's big update you need to know.

Windows 11 brings a new look and new features to Microsoft's operating system.

Windows 11 Stable Version is on its way. Microsoft unveiled "the next generation of Windows" at its virtual event in June, and with it, some big changes to the long-standing operating system, including its first name change in six years. The announcement follows Microsoft's roll out the latest version of Windows 10, the Windows 10 May 2021 update (also known as version 21H1). 

Windows 11: Top new features in 2021

Windows 11 includes a slew of new features, like the ability to download and run Android apps on your Windows PC and updates to Microsoft Teams, the Start menu and the overall look of the software, which is more clean and Mac-like in design.

Seven new features included in Windows 11

Here are a few of the standout new features in Windows 11:

* A new, more Mac-like interface. Windows 11 features a clean design with rounded corners, pastel shades and a centered Start menu and Taskbar. 

* Integrated Android apps. Android apps will be coming to Windows 11 and installable from within the new Microsoft Store via the Amazon Appstore. (There were a couple of ways to access Android apps on Windows 10, including if you had a Samsung Galaxy phone, but this will make it native.) 

* Widgets. While they've been around for a while (remember desktop gadgets on Windows Vista?), including in a recent Windows 10 update, you can now access widgets directly from the Taskbar and personalize them to see whatever you'd like. 

* Microsoft Teams integration. Teams is getting a face-lift and will be integrated directly into the Windows 11 Taskbar, making it easier to access (and a bit more like Apple's FaceTime). You'll be able to access Teams from Windows, Mac, Android or iOS. 

* Xbox tech for better gaming. Windows 11 will get certain features found in Xbox consoles, like Auto HDR and Direct Storage, to improve gaming on your Windows PC. 

* Better virtual desktop support. Windows 11 will let you set up virtual desktops in a way that's more similar to Mac OS, toggling between multiple desktops for personal, work, school or gaming use. 
* Easier transition from monitor to laptop, and better multitasking. The new OS includes features called Snap Groups and Snap Layouts -- collections of the apps you're using at once that sit in the Taskbar, and can come up or be minimized at the same time for easier task switching. They also let you plug and unplug from a monitor more easily without losing where your open windows are located. 

When you'll be able to get Windows 11

Windows 11 is now available as an Insider Preview build download for those in the Windows Insider Program, and will be available as a public beta this July. It will begin rolling out to all compatible PCs and new PCs around the 2021 holiday season, according to Microsoft, and will continue rolling out into 2022. However, several hints suggest that Windows 11 could arrive as early as October. 

How to know if your computer will be compatible with Windows 11

To see if your current Windows 10 PC is eligible for the free upgrade to Windows 11, go to Microsoft's website for a list of requirements. 

Originally, Microsoft was directing people to download the PC Health Check app to check if their machines were compatible. However, many users reported that it did not give adequate amounts of detail as to why a device was not compatible. On June 28, a Microsoft blog post said the company was "temporarily removing the app" to address this issue, and that the tool would return before the fall Windows 11 release.

New PCs will be eligible for an upgrade to Windows 11.

If you buy a new PC between now and the general release, that computer will also be eligible for the free upgrade.

How to download Windows 11 once it's available

Once Windows 11 becomes generally available, you'll download it the same way you would any new version of Windows. Most users will go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and click Check for Updates. If available, you'll see Feature update to Windows 11. Click Download and install.

Will it be free to download Windows 11?

If you're already a Windows 10 user, Windows 11 will appear as a free upgrade for your machine.

 

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Also See:    Windows 11 New Features and How to Use Them

                   Will My PC Work With Windows 11?

WILL YOUR PC WORK WITH WINDOWS 11?

Will your PC work with Windows 11?

Check out Microsoft's system requirements.

Microsoft has a tool to help you figure out if your device will be able to run Windows 11, but it's temporarily offline.

Here's how to check another way.

A vast majority of PCs should be compatible with the new Windows 11 operating system, according to a Windows blog post published after the announcement of Microsoft's first major software upgrade in six years. But if you're planning to upgrade your current PC instead of buying a new device, we recommend you make sure the updated OS will work on your computer. Otherwise, you'll probably need to replace your PC by 2025 as Microsoft phases out Windows 10 over the next several years.

When Microsoft first directed Windows users to download its PC Health Check app to test whether your PC meets the system requirements for Windows 11, many people reported that it was not giving enough detail as to why their device was not compatible. The company temporarily removed the tool and said in a blog post that it plans to address the feedback and get it back online sometime before Windows 11 becomes generally available in the fall. 

You can still figure out if your device will run Windows 11 a few other ways, though. Here's what to do. 

What's WhyNotWin11?

A new, open-source app called WhyNotWin11 could be a good alternative to the PC Health Check app, especially while Microsoft's official tool is offline. The Github app, created by a developer not affiliated with Microsoft, is a less friendly interface, but it should give you more information and go into more detail about various potential compatibility issues. 

Will my laptop run Windows 11?

To determine if your current PC will be able to run Windows 11, you can check out this list of system specifications on Microsoft's website, or in the chart below. If your machine is compatible, you can download the Windows 11 update for free when it becomes available around the 2021 holiday season. If you're part of the Windows Insider Program, you can download the Insider Preview build version now.

What are the system requirements to run Windows 11?

Here's the full list of system requirements for Windows 11, including at least 4 gigabytes of RAM, 64GB of storage and a 720p display larger than 9 inches diagonally.

Windows 11 Requirements

Spec	Requirement
Processor	1GHz or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or system on a chip
RAM	4GB
Storage	64GB or larger storage device
System firmware	UEFI, Secure Boot capable
TPM	Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0
Graphics card	Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver
Display	HD (720p) display greater than 9 inches diagonally, 8 bits per color channel
Internet connection and Microsoft account	For Windows 11 Home edition: internet connectivity; Microsoft account to complete device setup on first use For all Windows 11 editions: internet access to perform updates and to download and use some features; Microsoft account for some features

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