Windows 10 fails to start because the secure boot feature is active.
Windows 10 fails to start because the secure boot feature is active.
Activated secure boot and UEFI as it was in CSM mode; it wouldn't start Windows until I adjusted it back. System specs: Intel i5 10400F, Radeon R5 430, 32GB DDR4 RAM, MSI H510-M motherboard.
It works on Windows too. Check if you can start from the Windows USB drive and attempt a repair there. Honestly, with how fast you can reinstall Windows now, I’d consider that option.
Sure, I'll definitely go ahead with installing Windows 11. I'll use the bootable USB and apply some workarounds for security features like Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 verification, and I'll choose the upgrade option.
I wouldn't suggest the 'upgrade' choice. It's more about personal taste, but nothing compares to a clean start. If most or all data exists in the cloud, simply erase everything and begin fresh. I also try the 'hack' approach and haven't run into problems yet. Just a reminder, Windows Security Centre may complain if memory integrity isn't turned on—so I've set it to ignore that warning.