Many players trying to play new EA games, especially titles like Battlefield 6, are unable to log in due to the Secure Boot error they encounter. This measure, taken by EA against cheaters, requires manual activation on some systems. Resolving this seemingly alarming error is actually quite simple. Here’s a step-by-step solution to the Battlefield 6 secure boot error.
Battlefield 6 secure boot error solution
Secure Boot is a core security feature in Windows 10 and 11 operating systems. It ensures that only software signed by the manufacturer is loaded during startup, thus preventing malware from infiltrating the system.
EA requires this feature to be enabled to integrate with its anti-cheat system, EA Javelin. According to EA, Secure Boot allows for the detection and blocking of cheating software, resulting in fewer cheaters and a fairer gaming experience for all players.
If you are experiencing this error, you can easily resolve it by following the steps below.
This will take you to your computer’s BIOS settings. Follow the steps.
- Step 1: Open Advanced Startup Settings:
- Open the Settings app.
- In the left-hand menu, locate System, then Recovery.
- Click the Restart now button next to “Advanced startup.” Your computer will restart to a special menu.
- Step 2: Enter UEFI Settings
- On the blue screen, click Troubleshoot.
- Then, enter Advanced Options.
- Select UEFI Firmware Settings and click Restart.
- Step 3: Enable Secure Boot in BIOS:
- When your computer restarts, you will see the BIOS/UEFI screen. The appearance of this menu may vary depending on your motherboard brand.
- Use the arrow keys or mouse to find the Boot or Security tab.
- Find the Secure Boot option. If it says “Disabled,” highlight it, press Enter, and change it to “Enabled.”
- To save the settings, simply press F10 to confirm and exit.
It’s easy to check whether you’ve successfully enabled Secure Boot.
Open the Run window by pressing the Windows + R keys on your keyboard simultaneously.
- Type msinfo32 in the box and press Enter.
- In the System Information window that opens, check the “System Summary” section:
- Make sure the BIOS Mode field says UEFI.
- The Secure Boot Status field should say On.
