Tag: Secure Boot

Enable Secure Boot: Fix Secure Boot certificates expiration [Part 1]

10/07/202524/02/2026

In this article, we shall discuss how to “Enable Secure Boot: Fix Secure Boot certificates expiration [Part 1] in June 2026”. That is, after 15 years, the Secure Boot certificates that are part of Windows systems will start expiring. Windows devices will need new certificates to maintain continuity and protection. These certificates are the basics…

Windows, Windows Server

How to run Windows 11 on HyperV

21/06/202313/11/2023

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Windows 11 enables us to get the most protection from advanced attacks out of the box with the requirement of a TPM 2.0 chip to help ensure they benefit from security backed by a hardware root-of-trust. You may want to see Measured Boot, Secure Boot, Trusted Boot, and Early Launch Anti-Malware: How to secure the Windows…

Virtualization, Windows, Windows Server

Bypass unsupported CPU and Processor by upgrading to Windows 11 via Windows Update

01/06/202301/06/2023

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Bypass unsupported CPU and Processor by upgrading to Windows 11 via Windows Update

The processors listed in this link represent the processor models which meet the minimum requirements for the supported processor generations and up through the latest processors at the time of writing this guide. These processors meet the design principles around security, reliability, and the minimum system requirements for Windows 11. Future generations of processors that…

Virtualization, Windows

Enable vTPM and BitLocker HyperV VM: Fix the device that cannot use a TPM module

17/11/202218/09/2024

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Enable vTPM and BitLocker HyperV VM: Fix the device that cannot use a TPM module

Microsoft added more security features to Windows Server 2016 and one of them is the vTPM. You can now use a vTPM right inside the VM without using a physical TPM processor. A virtual Trusted Platform Module (vTPM) is a software-based representation of a physical Trusted Platform Module that can generate keys. In this article,…

Virtualization, Windows, Windows Server

How to enable Secure Boot on PC to install Windows 11

28/05/202225/03/2024

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în this article, we shall discuss how to enable Secure Boot on PC to install Windows 11. To install Windows 11, a device must have “Secure Boot” activated in addition to a Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Secure Boot is a security feature present on most current hardware with UEFI firmware that provides a secure environment…

Windows

How to Fix “This PC Can’t Run Windows 11” on Hyper

20/04/202218/09/2024

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How to Fix “This PC Can’t Run Windows 11” on Hyper

Secure boot and TPM on HyperV are vital settings for IT pros running Windows 11. Occasionally, installation issues arise due to Windows 11 being a new OS. This guide addresses how to fix “This PC Can’t Run Windows 11” on Hyper-V. By following these steps, you can ensure a hassle-free Windows 11 installation. If you…

Windows, Windows Server

Enable or disable Secure Boot in Windows via UEFI Firmware Settings

15/12/202130/09/2025

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In this post, you will learn about the meaning of Secure Boot and how to enable or disable Secure Boot in Windows 10 & 11. Over the years, the security of enterprise and Personal Systems has been a major concern for computer users. You do not only risk losing your data. But you also risk…

Windows

Windows 11 System Requirements

05/07/202118/04/2024

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In this article, we will discuss Windows 11 System Requirements. Why does Microsoft require additional system requirements, and how to check if Secure Boot and TPM are enabled. Windows 11 enables security by design from the chip to the cloud. The security baselines with new built-in hardware security requirements have been announced. This will give…

Windows

Measured Boot, Secure Boot, Trusted Boot, and Early Launch Anti-Malware: How to secure the Windows 10 boot process

05/07/202112/12/2023

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In this guide, you will learn about “Measured Boot, Secure Boot, Trusted Boot, and Early Launch Anti-Malware: How to secure the Windows 10 boot process”. Measured Boot is a relatively new feature introduced in Windows 8 to help protect your device (PC) from rootkits and other malware. Kindly refer to these related guides: how to…

Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment

Full Disk Encryption with PBA or without PBA, UEFI, Secure Boot, BIOS, File and Directory Encryption and Container Encryption

29/12/202010/04/2024

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Full Disk Encryption with PBA or without PBA, UEFI, Secure Boot, BIOS, File and Directory Encryption and Container Encryption

In this guide, we will discuss Full Disk Encryption with PBA or without PBA, UEFI, Secure Boot, BIOS, File and Directory Encryption and Container Encryption. Please see What are the Differences between UEFI and BIOS, How to enable Secure Boot on PC to install Windows 11, and How to perform DriveLock quick setup. Data is…

Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment