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# Disable/Enable Secure Boot

*Secure Boot is a setting in BIOS, which needs to be turned off in order for cheats to run properly.*

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**Before you start:** if **BitLocker** is enabled, changing Secure Boot can make Windows ask for your **BitLocker recovery key** on the next boot. Make sure you have your recovery key saved (or turn BitLocker off first) so you don't get locked out of your drive.
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Here's a YouTube guide on how to disable Secure Boot:

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### Enter BIOS/UEFI Settings

* Restart your computer.
* As it boots, repeatedly press the BIOS key:
  * Common keys: **DEL, F2, F10, ESC**
* You should now be inside the BIOS/UEFI menu.
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### Locate Secure Boot Settings

* Navigate using arrow keys (or mouse, depending on BIOS).
* Look for tabs like:
  * **Boot**
  * **Security**
  * **Authentication**

You should find an option labeled:

* **Secure Boot**
* or **Secure Boot Control**
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### Disable Secure Boot

* Change the setting from:
  * **Enabled → Disabled**
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### (If Required) Change Boot Mode

If Secure Boot is greyed out:

1. Find **Boot Mode / OS Type**
2. Change:
   * **UEFI → Legacy / CSM**
   * or **Windows UEFI Mode → Other OS**
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### Save and Exit

* Press **F10** (or go to “Save & Exit”)
* Confirm changes
* Your PC will restart
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### Verify Secure Boot is Disabled (Optional)

1. Press **Windows + R**
2. Type: `msinfo32` and hit **Enter**
3. Check that **Secure Boot State** shows **Off**.
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## Re-Enabling Secure Boot

To turn Secure Boot back on, go back into your BIOS and change the setting from **Disabled → Enabled**. If you changed the Boot Mode earlier, set it back to **UEFI** / **Windows UEFI Mode** as well, then save and exit.

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**Having trouble, or your PC won't boot after changing these settings?** Create a ticket in our [Discord](https://ssz.gg/discord) and our support team will assist you.
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