How to Enable Secure Boot and Run Battlefield 6 | Proven

Enable Secure Boot to play Battlefield 6 smoothly on Windows 11. Learn how to convert MBR to GPT and activate Secure Boot for full game compatibility and security.

Quick Overview

With the release of Battlefield 6, many players have encountered an error message, "Secure Boot is not enabled," when attempting to launch the game, preventing them from entering the game normally. This is because Battlefield 6 requires Windows 11 to be enabled on your computer, along with Secure Boot, to ensure system security and the proper functioning of the game's anti-cheat mechanisms.

This article provides a detailed explanation of Secure Boot's role, including how to check and enable Secure Boot to play Battlefield 6, as well as how to convert disk partition formats.

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What Is Secure Boot? Why Battlefield 6 Needs It?

Secure Boot is a security feature provided by computer UEFI firmware that prevents unauthorized software from loading during system startup, effectively preventing malware attacks. Some EA games require Secure Boot, a security feature in Windows 10 and Windows 11 that ensures your PC only loads secure software when it starts up. For large 3A games such as Battlefield 6, enabling Secure Boot is key to ensuring the normal operation of anti-cheat systems and game stability.

Requirements and Prerequisites for Enabling Secure Boot

Before enabling Secure Boot to play Battlefield 6, it's important to verify several system requirements:

1️⃣Check if your Windows disk uses GPT format instead of MBR. Secure Boot requires the system disk to be formatted as GPT.

• Press Win + X and select Disk Management.
• Right-click on your system disk (usually Disk 0) and choose Properties.
• Go to the Volumes tab and look for Partition style. It should say GUID Partition Table (GPT). If it says Master Boot Record (MBR), conversion is needed.

To convert MBR to GPT, you can use Disk Management. However, it requires deleting all existing partitions on the target disk and can't convert the system disk. EaseUS Partition Master is an ideal alternative, which allows you to convert MBR to GPT without losing any data, supporting both data and system disks.

Click here to navigate to Part 3 and learn how to convert MBR to GPT to enable Secure Boot and run Battlefield 6.

2️⃣Verify that TPM 2.0 is enabled on your device. TPM 2.0 is a security module required by Windows 11 and many modern applications.

• Press Win + R, type tpm.msc, and press Enter to open the TPM Management console.
• Check the Status section. It should indicate the TPM is ready for use and Specification Version: 2.0.

If TPM is not enabled or the version is less than 2.0, check your BIOS settings or consult your device manufacturer.

3️⃣Confirm that your BIOS/UEFI firmware is set to UEFI mode. You might need to switch the firmware from Legacy BIOS to UEFI mode, which is usually done in the BIOS settings during boot.

Let's move on to learn how to enable Secure Boot for Battlefield 6.

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How to Enable Secure Boot to Play Battlefield 6

Now that your Windows disk has been set to GPT, TPM 2.0 has been enabled, and the BIOS has been configured to UEFI, we can enable Secure Boot and play Battlefield 6 smoothly.

Please note that the BIOS menu may vary depending on the brand and manufacturer of your motherboard, so be sure to refer to the device manufacturer's support documentation for specific details. 

1. Select the "Windows" key and search for "Change advanced startup options."

2. Select "Restart now" next to "Advanced startup." Your computer will restart to "Advanced startup."

3. Select the "Advanced" option > Select "UEFI Firmware Settings."

This will enter your BIOS, whose interface should be similar to the following, but may vary between different manufacturers.

4. Go to the "Boot" tab. The Secure Boot status should be set to "Enabled." If it is set to "Disabled," change it to "Enabled."

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Convert MBR to GPT to Enable Secure Boot and Play Battlefield 6

To enable Secure Boot and launch Battlefield 6 smoothly, you need to convert your disk to GPT style. EaseUS Partition Master can convert MBR to GPT without losing any data, while Disk Management requires you to delete all partitions, and Diskpart is difficult to use for beginners. For ordinary Battlefield 6 players, EaseUS Partition Master is easier and faster.

• Data Loss: No
• Conversion Speed: Fast
• Ease of Use: Yes, user-friendly interface
• Supported Systems: Support Windows 11/10/8/7/XP/Vista
• Post-Conversion Stability: Fully support Windows 11 and Secure Boot

 

Step 1. Download and launch EaseUS Partition Master on your computer.

Step 2. Go to Disk Converter, select "MBR => GPT" and click "Next" to continue.

Step 3. Select the target MBR disk that you tend to convert to GPT, and click "Convert" to start the conversion.

Conclusion

Enabling Secure Boot and converting the system disk to the GPT partition format are prerequisites for playing Battlefield 6 and running Windows 11. Using tools like EaseUS Partition Master, you can easily and safely convert from MBR to GPT, avoiding data loss and complicated procedures.

With these preparations in place, your PC will seamlessly support Windows 11 and Battlefield 6, delivering a more stable and secure gaming experience. To get more information about Battlefield 6 and its requirements, refer to r/battlefield.