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Seasoned Newcomer

7 months ago

Battlefield 6 won’t launch – Secure Boot not enabled error

Hello,

I have just purchased Battlefield 6 and I cannot even start the game because of the message:
"SecureBoot is not enabled. Learn how to use SecureBoot at go.ea.com/SecureBoot."

My PC meets or exceeds all the official system requirements, yet the game refuses to launch only because Secure Boot is not enabled or detected.

Forcing players to change BIOS settings is unreasonable. Not every system supports Secure Boot, and enabling it can cause boot issues or require full system reinstallation.

This is a major accessibility and compatibility issue. A modern PC game should not require players to alter low-level firmware settings just to launch.

I request that EA:

provides an alternative or compatibility mode for systems without Secure Boot,

clearly communicates this hardware requirement before purchase,

and offers refund options for affected players who cannot enable Secure Boot.

I paid for a game that I cannot even start. Please treat this message as a formal complaint and forward it to the Battlefield 6 technical and management teams.

Thank you,
Piotr

anticheat

launching

23 Replies

Siderite7
Seasoned Newcomer
5 months ago
This is crazy to create secureboot even to try a game. I'm back to COD
TheIdentical12
Newcomer
20 days ago
I know this was a long time ago, but you can get cheap windows 11 licenses on bleepingcomputerdeals.com. It's where I got one for my buddy because of this exact reason.
PerkyflyNCE
New Adventurer
20 days ago
Assuming that your "msinfo32" System Summary confirms BIOS Mode is UEFI and Secure Boot State is On, and that your TPM 2.0 is enabled with a GPT disk format, you have already met the core requirements.
If you are still experiencing this issue, I have summarized the following step-by-step guide to help you resolve it.
Step 1: Verify BIOS Settings
Even if Secure Boot shows as "On" in Windows, certain firmware configurations can interfere with the game’s detection.
Disable CSM (Compatibility Support Module): If CSM is enabled in your BIOS, please set it to Disabled.
Reset Secure Boot Keys: Look for the "Secure Boot Mode" or "Key Management" section. Select "Restore Factory Keys" (or "Reset to Default") to ensure the official Microsoft certificates are correctly loaded.
Step 2: Repair or Reinstall EA Anti-Cheat
Sometimes the anti-cheat software itself fails to recognize the system's status.
Locate the installer file: EAAntiCheat.Installer.exe
(Example path: C:\Program Files\EA\AC)
Run the application, select Battlefield 6 from the list, and click Repair.
If the repair doesn't work, Uninstall it through the same tool and then Reinstall it.
Step 3: Check for Conflicts with Third-Party Security Software
Other kernel-level software (like Valorant's Vanguard) can conflict with EA Anti-Cheat's ability to verify Secure Boot.
Temporarily disable or uninstall other anti-cheat software or third-party security suites.
If the error stops, try to identify which specific feature of that software is causing the conflict. If disabling features doesn't help, you may need to contact that software's vendor for support.
In the meantime, I recommend using Windows Defender alone to run BF6. Modern Windows Defender is highly capable and effective when customized correctly.
Please give these steps a try. Good luck!