Modern multiplayer games use advanced anti-cheat systems to protect fair play—and many of these systems require Secure Boot to be enabled. If you're getting blocked from launching games like Battlefield, Valorant, or Call of Duty, Secure Boot might be the missing link.
How to Enable Secure Boot
⚠️ Before you begin: Enabling Secure Boot may require switching from Legacy BIOS to UEFI and disabling CSM (Compatibility Support Module). Always back up important data before making BIOS changes.
Step-by-Step:
- Restart your PC and enter BIOS/UEFI
- Usually by pressing
F2,DEL, orESCduring boot
- Usually by pressing
- Find the Secure Boot setting
- It’s typically under Boot, Security, or Authentication
- Set Secure Boot to Enabled
- If it’s greyed out, check if UEFI mode is active and CSM is disabled
- Save and Exit BIOS
- Your system will reboot with Secure Boot active
- Launch your game again
Anti-cheat should now initialize properly
Troubleshooting Tips
• Still getting blocked?
• Make sure Windows is installed in UEFI mode (not Legacy)
• Check for firmware updates from your laptop or motherboard manufacturer
• Dual-boot systems
• Secure Boot may conflict with Linux setups—consider using separate drives or partitions
• Custom hardware or modified OS?
• Anti-cheat systems may flag non-standard configurations
SummarySecure Boot is a critical requirement for many modern anti-cheat systems. Enabling it ensures your system meets the integrity standards needed to play competitive games securely. If you're seeing launch errors or anti-cheat failures, Secure Boot is one of the first things to check.
Need help navigating your BIOS or verifying Secure Boot status? Our support team is here to guide you through it.