What Is Secure Boot Linux?
Contents Do I Need to Disable Secure Boot to Install Linux? If You Need to Boot an Older Linux Distribution That Doesn’t Provide Any Information About This...
Do I need to disable Secure Boot to install Linux?
If you need to boot an older Linux distribution that doesn’t provide any information about this, you’ll just need to disable Secure Boot. You should be able to install current versions of Ubuntu — either the LTS release or the latest release — without any trouble on most new PCs.
What is Secure Boot used for?
When enabled and fully configured, Secure Boot helps a computer resist attacks and infection from malware. Secure Boot detects tampering with boot loaders, key operating system files, and unauthorized option ROMs by validating their digital signatures.
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