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bonirl
Jan 19, 2026Bronze Contributor
Is Enabling Secure Boot Mandatory for Windows 11 Installation?
The device supports TPM 2.0 but it is not enabled. Configuring Secure Boot poses challenges as it requires completely disabling CSM compatibility mode in the BIOS. Attempting to boot in UEFI-only mod...
scarlettCooper
Jan 21, 2026Copper Contributor
Yes, Secure Boot is a mandatory system requirement for installing Windows 11 on a supported device. According to Microsoft's official hardware requirements for Windows 11.