Switching Secure Boot to User/Custom Mode on Lenovo L15 gen 2
Secure Boot is a feature that is designed to prevent unauthorized firmware, operating systems, or bootloaders from running on your computer. It is a security standard developed by members of the PC industry to help ensure that your device boots using only software that is trusted by the PC manufacturer. When you want to switch Secure Boot to User/Custom mode on your Lenovo L15 gen 2, which currently has Secure Boot enabled and is running Windows 11, you can follow the steps outlined below.
Step 1: Access the BIOS Setup Utility
To access the BIOS Setup Utility, you need to restart your computer and press the appropriate key during the boot process. On a Lenovo L15 gen 2, you can access the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing the F2 key during the boot process.
Step 2: Navigate to the Security Settings
Once you are in the BIOS Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to navigate to the Security settings. In the Security settings, you will see an option for Secure Boot.
Step 3: Change Secure Boot to User/Custom Mode
To change Secure Boot to User/Custom mode, select the Secure Boot option and press Enter. You will see an option to change Secure Boot to User/Custom mode. Select this option and press Enter to confirm the change.
Step 4: Save and Exit the BIOS Setup Utility
After you have changed Secure Boot to User/Custom mode, navigate to the Save & Exit menu and select Save Changes & Exit. Your computer will restart with Secure Boot disabled.
Step 5: Install Windows 10
Now that Secure Boot is disabled, you can install Windows 10 on your Lenovo L15 gen 2. To do this, you will need a valid Windows 10 installation media, such as a USB drive or DVD. Insert the installation media into your computer and restart it. When the computer restarts, it should boot from the installation media. Follow the prompts to install Windows 10 on your computer.
- Secure Boot is a feature that prevents unauthorized firmware, operating systems, or bootloaders from running on your computer.
- To switch Secure Boot to User/Custom mode on a Lenovo L15 gen 2, access the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing the
F2key during the boot process. - Navigate to the Security settings and select Secure Boot. Change Secure Boot to User/Custom mode and save the changes.
- After disabling Secure Boot, you can install Windows 10 on your Lenovo L15 gen 2 using a valid installation media.