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The thread discusses whether Windows 8’s Secure Boot (meant to help prevent malware) requires UEFI hardware and what improvements Microsoft made around that requirement. The main question is essentially if Secure Boot can be used only on UEFI machines, with replies emphasizing that UEFI is the prerequisite and that Windows 8 benefits from UEFI-based systems. Overall sentiment is positive/optimistic, with one contributor expressing satisfaction about using a UEFI motherboard and Windows 8 for the security features.

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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.

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Cheers,
Drew
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PS: This is one big reason why I was happy to go to a UEFI M/B & Windows 8
 

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