How to Fix The SECURE_BOOT_VIOLATION (0x00000145) Error

Temporarily disable Secure Boot to bypass boot issues

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Published onOctober 22, 2024

published onOctober 22, 2024

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A SECURE_BOOT_VIOLATION error usually denoted by code 0x00000145 may appear on your screen when you’re booting up your PC indicating that the boot process was interrupted.

Secure Boot is one of the mandatory features for devices running Windows 11 and for good reason. It protects your PC from potential security violations. If Secure Boot detects something is amiss and shouldn’t be part of your startup programs, this error may be triggered.

Usually a recent hardware change could be causing the SECURE_BOOT_VIOLATION error or outdated firmware preventing your OS from loading.

How do I fix the SECURE_BOOT_VIOLATION 0x00000145 error?

1. Verify hardware compatibility

Verifying your hardware will ensure it is supported by Secure Boot especially if you’ve made recent hardware changes to your PC. When making hardware changes, you need to do them correctly otherwise, you may run into aWindows failed to start error.

2. Disable Secure Boot

Remember that disabling Secure Boot can leave your system vulnerable, so ensure you switch it on once the SECURE_BOOT_VIOLATION error has been addressed. Also, regularly check whether it is on as there are some instances whereSecure Boot is enabled, but not active.

3. Deactivate driver signature

If you made recent hardware changes on your PC, the hardware may not support newer signed drivers. This in turn will make Secure Boot unable to perform the integrity checks for the drivers and allow them to load during the boot process potentially bypassing the SECURE_BOOT_VIOLATION error.

4. Use an SFC scan to repair system files

A SECURE_BOOT_VIOLATION can be catastrophic for our PC so ensure you address this error. If none of this solutions resolve it, you may have to reset your PC or perform a clean install of your OS in cases of aSecure Boot failure.

5. Update BIOS

It is possible that you’re getting the SECURE_BOOT_VIOLATION error because of compatibility issues. This can help enhance hardware compatibility and make it easier for Secure Boot to recognize it and whitelist it during the boot process.

Elsewhere, yourSecure Boot setting may be grayed outso check out our article on how to bypass this restriction.

That’s a wrap from us but do let us know if you’ve been able to resolve this error in the comment section below.

How to Fix The SECURE_BOOT_VIOLATION (0x00000145) Error#

How do I fix the SECURE_BOOT_VIOLATION 0x00000145 error?#

1. Verify hardware compatibility#

2. Disable Secure Boot#

3. Deactivate driver signature#

4. Use an SFC scan to repair system files#

5. Update BIOS#