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    Secure Boot

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by adi59, Feb 6, 2016.

  1. adi59

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    Turn on or not to turn on Secure Boot?
    Dell Inspiron 15 7000. Windows 10.
     
    adi59, Feb 6, 2016
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    thegh0sts Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    In the BIOS!
     
    thegh0sts, Feb 6, 2016
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    Sorry, I meant Should we have secure boot turned on, mine is off.
     
    adi59, Feb 6, 2016
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  4. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    Keep it turned on, unless you have a reason to turn it off.

    Or use the bios default settings and see what the manufacture wanted enabled.

    John
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Feb 6, 2016
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    If you plan on dual-booting or replacing Windows with another OS or older version of Windows, it should be off. Otherwise it's fine to have on.
     
    Jarhead, Feb 6, 2016
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