Is It Necessary to Enable Asus Secure Boot For Windows 11?

Is it necessary to enable Asus Secure Boot for Windows 11?

Yes, enabling Secure Boot is necessary for installing and running Windows 11 on an Asus computer. Secure Boot is a security feature that ensures your PC boots using only trusted software, protecting against malware and unauthorized software. It is a mandatory system requirement for Windows 11, enhancing system security and integrity. To enable Secure Boot, enter the BIOS/UEFI settings by pressing the appropriate key during boot, navigate to the Boot menu, set the Boot Mode to UEFI, locate the Secure Boot option, enable it, save the changes, and reboot your system.

Want to know how to turn on Secure Boot on your Asus Windows 11? One of the most important security features in Windows 11 is Secure Boot. Without it, your computer will not be safe from viruses and other bad software. We will explain the steps you need to take to make your Asus Windows 11 device work with Secure Boot. We will talk about everything, from getting your device ready to the steps needed to turn on Secure Boot. You will have a safe and secure Asus Windows 11 device by the end of this piece!

How to enable Asus Secure Boot for Windows 11?

If you would like to enable or disable Secure Boot, please follow the steps below.

1. First enter the computer's BIOS utility. With the computer powered off, press and hold the F2 button of the keyboard, and then press the Power button to enter the BIOS utility. Here you can learn more about How to enter the BIOS utility.
2. After entering the BIOS utility, go to the Advanced Mode by pressing Hotkey[F7] or use cursor to click. 
3. Note: The following illustrations may be different based on different models. 
4. After entering the Advanced Mode, select [Security] and [Secure Boot].
5. After entering Secure Boot, select [Secure Boot Control], then adjust the setting you wish.  Note: Set as Enabled to enable Secure Boot. Set as Disable to disable Secure Boot.
6. Press Function Key [F10] and select [Ok] to save & exit setup. The computer will restart, and the settings will take effect.

MyASUS in UEFI BIOS screen

1. After entering the BIOS utility, go to the Advanced Settings by pressing Hotkey[F7] or use cursor to click.  Note: The following illustrations may be different based on different models.
2. After entering the Advanced Mode, select [Security] and [Secure Boot].
3. After entering Secure Boot, select [Secure Boot Control], then adjust the setting you wish.  Note: Set as Enabled to enable Secure Boot. Set as Disable to disable Secure Boot.
4. Press Function Key [F10] and select [Confirm] to save & exit setup. The computer will restart, and the settings will take effect.

How to bypass Secure Boot for Windows 11?

Step 1. Press "Windows + R" keys simultaneously to open the Run box.

Step 2. Input "regedit" or "regedit.exe" and click "OK" to run the Registry Editor window.

Step 3. Navigate to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup".

Step 2. Right-click the blank, and select "New" > "Key" to add a new registry key on the left side of the editor. Make sure you name it “LabConfig”.

Step 3. Under the "LabConfig" folder, right-click the blank again to create two "DWORD (32-bit) Value” options to create new DWORD value.

Step 5. Name them "BypassTPMCheck" and "BypassSecureBootCheck" respectively.

Step 6. Then double-click the two DWORD and change the "Value data' from "0" to "1".

Run Windows 11 on any unsupported PC

You can install Windows 11 without going through the Secure Boot and TPM checks. This section will show you another way to use Windows 11 on a PC that doesn't meet the minimum system needs for Windows 11. That is to make a Win 11 to Go USB that can be used on any device without having to install the OS.

A reliable and powerful disk manager called AOMEI Partition Assistant can help you with this task. Its "Windows To Go Creator" feature is designed for users who need a Windows 11 environment but don't have an eligible device. What's more, it allows you to create a portable USB not only for Windows PC but also for Mac computer.

Step 1. Connect a USB drive larger than 13GB and download Windows 11 ISO file on your current computer.

Step 2. Install and launch AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional. Then click "Tools" >  "Windows To Go Creator" on the top interface.

Step 3. Choose "Create Windows To Go for personal computer" and click "Next". If you want to boot Windows from USB on Mac, just tick the second option.

Step 4. Choose the first option and click the folder icon to select Windows 11 ISO file you downloaded before manually. After that, click "Next" to continue.

Step 5. Select the prepared USB drive as your target drive and click "Proceed".

Step 6. Read the warning about all data will be erased carefully, and then click "Yes" to start creating.

After that, any time when you need to use Windows 11, you can boot the computer from this Windows 11 To Go device.

Conclusion

Enabling Secure Boot is necessary for installing and running Windows 11 on an Asus computer. Secure Boot is a security feature that ensures your PC boots using only trusted software, protecting against malware and unauthorized software. It is a mandatory system requirement for Windows 11, enhancing system security and integrity. To enable Secure Boot, enter the BIOS/UEFI settings by pressing the appropriate key during boot, navigate to the Boot menu, set the Boot Mode to UEFI, locate the Secure Boot option, enable it, save the changes, and reboot your system.

Overall, enabling Secure Boot is essential for a secure and smooth experience with Windows 11 on your Asus computer. Ensuring this feature is enabled helps protect your system from various security threats while complying with Microsoft's requirements for Windows 11.

FAQs

1. Is Secure Boot necessary for Windows 11 on an Asus computer?

   • Yes, Secure Boot is necessary to meet Windows 11's security requirements and ensure your system boots using only trusted software.

2. How do I enable Secure Boot on my Asus computer?

   • Enter the BIOS/UEFI settings by pressing the appropriate key during boot (usually F2, Del, or Esc), navigate to the Boot menu, set Boot Mode to UEFI, find the Secure Boot option, enable it, save the changes, and reboot your system.

3. Can I bypass Secure Boot for Windows 11 installation?

   • Yes, you can bypass Secure Boot by modifying the system registry or using tools like AOMEI Partition Assistant to create a portable Windows 11 USB drive, but this is not recommended as it compromises security.

4. What should I do if Secure Boot causes my system to run slow?

   • Secure Boot itself should not slow down your system. If you experience performance issues, check other system settings or hardware for potential problems.

5. Can I run Windows 11 on a Mac using Secure Boot?

   • You can use Windows To Go Creator from AOMEI Partition Assistant to create a portable Windows USB drive and run Windows 11 on a Mac, bypassing the Secure Boot requirement for installation.