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Is Secure boot same as fast boot?


There may be some situations where Secure Boot is not useful, and Fast Boot is an alternative, which is fast but NOT SECURE.

Is Secure Boot and Quick boot the same?

There may be some situations where Secure Boot is not useful, and Fast Boot is an alternative, which is fast but NOT SECURE.

Should I enable fast boot in BIOS?

Fast Boot is a feature in BIOS that reduces your computer boot time. If Fast Boot is enabled: Boot from Network, Optical, and Removable Devices are disabled. Video and USB devices (keyboard, mouse, drives) won’t be available until the operating system loads.

Is it better to enable Secure Boot?

Why configure Secure Boot? This type of hardware restriction protects the operating system from rootkits and other attacks that may not be detected by antivirus software. The Managed Workstation Service recommends configuring your device to support Secure Boot, though it is not required.

Is there a downside to enabling Secure Boot?

One potential downside to using Secure Boot is that it can make it more difficult to run unsigned software on your system. If you need to run software that is not signed, you will need to disable Secure Boot in the BIOS settings.

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