Has anyone else hit a wall trying to upgrade to Windows 11 because of Secure Boo?

UpgradeDude72 · Post by **UpgradeDude72** » Sun Jan 11, 2026 9:02 pm

+1 Yeah, that's a common snag. One extra tip: after converting to GPT, double-check that CSM/Legacy Boot is disabled in your BIOS, as that can sometimes block the upgrade too.

mjW79FA0 · Post by **mjW79FA0** » Sun Jan 11, 2026 9:53 pm

Yeah, I had the same problem. I had to actually disable and then re-enable Secure Boot in my BIOS before the checker finally recognized it.

vfLvwm · Post by **vfLvwm** » Sun Jan 11, 2026 10:04 pm

This. Agreed, that toggle trick often works. Also, make sure you save and exit the BIOS properly—sometimes a quick restart isn't enough.

UpgradeDude72 · Post by **UpgradeDude72** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 1:23 am

You could also try clearing the TPM from your security settings in Windows, as that sometimes resolves the conflict.