secure boot

  1. Windows 7 So, you don't like malware, right?

    Secure Boot in Windows 8 prevents malware on systems. But, you are require to use UEFI machines to have Secure Boot. Microsoft made improvements in Windows 8 with UEFI based machines. Link Removed Cheers, Drew Link Removed PS: This is one big reason why I was happy to go to a UEFI M/B &...
    • Drew
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    • hardware compatibility improvements malware microsoft secure boot system security technology uefi windows 8
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Security

  2. Windows 7 New mobo help needed

    My old mobo stopped working.It had a bios. The new mobo Asus Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 has a Windows 8 certified uefi. I already had Windows 8 Pro x64 installed on my OCZ Vertex 3 MaxIOP's ssd. Irealize I have to clean install everything due to the new mobo. I'm new to the uefi and need guidence on...
    • brkkab
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    • asus bios clean install guidance installation motherboard secure boot ssd uefi windows 8
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 7 Really Fubar Computer!

    Okay, here is the problem! Started out with Window 8 on new computer. Attempted to dual-boot Ubuntu. Went through all the steps to disable Secure Boot, etc. Somehow in all the different ideas folks have provided me, I have DELETED the MBR (i.e., there is NO NTFS partition), but only Ubuntu...
    • c5vetter
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    • computer disk space dual boot error fubar installation mbr ntfs partition secure boot ubuntu windows 7 windows 8
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Need help installing Windows 7 to a Windows 8 laptop.

    I just got a new gaming laptop(MSI GE70). I was planning on getting the windows 7 version but they sold out before I could get one so I had to get the windows 8 version. I am trying to install Windows 7 with a USB created with the Microsoft USB client from an iso of Windows 64 bit that was...
    • xfallenz38x
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    • gaming laptop installation iso msi ge70 secure boot technical support troubleshooting usb windows 7 windows 8
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Win 7 to Win 8

    Hello I copied this from my MS Word to keep for reference. Most of this is Win 7 that is why I selected this instead of Win 8 's forum. I am about to take the plunge but wanted to tie up a few questions so if someone had the time I would appreciate the help. I am going to install Win 8 in my...
    • Peterr
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    • ati manager backup clean install drivers image recovery installation questions iso file live essentials microsoft word partitions secure boot software compatibility system reserved upgrade windows 7 windows 8 xps 8300
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  6. Windows 8 Secure Boot seems to be working...

    I have been playing around with the Secure Boot feature to see if I could tell what properties it might show. Currently, to enable the full Secure Boot feature, I have to use the on board graphics, since my Graphics card does not have a UEFI Op Rom. So far, I know Windows 7 will not boot on...
    • Saltgrass
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    • bios bios settings boot issues booting problems compatibility compatibility module csm firmware graphical interfaces graphics card msinfo32 new systems operating systems root kits secure boot security features system settings testing uefi windows 8
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Can BIOS and Driver Updates Enhance Windows 7 Compatibility?

    I wonder if an upgrade of bios and drivers would make Win 7 more compatible with Win 7 as far as the assistant is concerned? It reported bluetooth and secure boot were incompatible so if I were to udate the drivers and bios maybe there would be more compatibity. If there was an issue would...
    • Peterr
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    • acronis bios bluetooth compatibility drivers rescue disc secure boot upgrade windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 8 Secure Boot Not Compatible

    I am using a Sony Vaio 64 bit laptop running on Windows 7 Home Basic. I plan to upgrade it to Windows 8. I ran the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant. It says that though my laptop supports Windows 8, Secure Boot is not compatible with my PC. Can I go ahead and install Windows 8? What will...

  9. Windows 8 Windows 8 Secure Boot: Two Linux Distros Respond

    PC World: Controversy has been raging over Microsoft's Windows 8 Secure Boot plans ever since they were first revealed last fall, and there's still no sign that that will change anytime soon. Link Removed
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    • boot process controversy distros linux microsoft operating system pc world secure boot technology windows 8
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    Windows 8 RP and dual boot XP

    I'm runnung windows 8 CP on a dual boot system with Windows XP. The dual boot menu was created by Windows 8 CP when I updated Windows 7 to Windows 8 CP. I want to replace Windows 8 CP with Windows 8 RP, and did the the compatibility test for Apps and Hardware. The results of the test...