How to Turn Off Secure Boot and Enable Boot Legacy

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Sometimes when reinstalling your computer, you may wonder why you can't boot from a USB or CD to install Windows or software requiring boot installation. This is because your Secure Boot mode is enabled, preventing your computer from booting, and Boot Legacy is disabled, preventing your computer from booting from legacy standards. In this article, Mytour will guide you on how to turn off Secure Boot and enable Boot Legacy.

If you've ever used Ghost, you probably know that we often burn boot software onto CD or USB to conveniently reinstall machines. However, sometimes there are some computers that you can't boot into, and one of the reasons is the Secure Boot and Boot Legacy modes.

To turn off or turn back on the Secure Boot and Boot Legacy modes, we need to access the BIOS, which varies on each laptop or desktop computer. Readers can refer to the shortcut keys to enter Boot and BIOS for different computer models before performing other operations in this article.

Guide to Disable Secure Boot and Enable Boot Legacy

Step 1: Restart your computer and enter the Bios mode according to the models mentioned above.

Step 2: Go to the Security section and select Secure Boot menu.

Step 3: In the Secure boot control section, you will see that Enabled is currently turned on.

Step 4: Turn off Secure boot, set it to Disabled.

Step 5: Then you save and exit, then enter the Bios again.

Step 6: Go to the Boot section and select Launch CSM.

Step 7: Enabled the Launch CSM mode, then save and restart your computer.

That completes the process of disabling secure boot and re-enabling legacy boot. Booting from USB or CD is now back to normal. Wishing you success. Additionally, to further optimize your BIOS, you can upgrade Bios. Be sure to research before proceeding with the upgrade.

In addition to the method above, to disable Secure Boot, you can also use various other methods such as disabling Secure Boot through Asus UEFI Bios. Refer to how to disable Secure Boot through Asus UEFI Bios as guided by Mytour for the most accurate instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why might I be unable to boot from USB or CD during Windows installation?

You might be unable to boot from USB or CD due to Secure Boot being enabled and Boot Legacy being disabled. These settings prevent your computer from using legacy devices for booting. Disabling Secure Boot and enabling Boot Legacy will resolve this issue.

Can I disable Secure Boot and enable Boot Legacy on my computer?

Yes, you can disable Secure Boot and enable Boot Legacy on your computer by accessing the BIOS. Follow the steps outlined in the article to modify these settings and restore your ability to boot from USB or CD.

What steps should I follow to disable Secure Boot in BIOS?

To disable Secure Boot in BIOS, restart your computer, access BIOS using the appropriate shortcut key, navigate to the Security section, find Secure Boot, set it to Disabled, and save your changes. Then, re-enter BIOS to enable Boot Legacy.

Is it necessary to upgrade BIOS for disabling Secure Boot?

No, upgrading BIOS is not necessary solely for disabling Secure Boot. However, it can optimize your system performance. Ensure you research thoroughly before proceeding with any BIOS upgrade to avoid potential issues.

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