Fix Windows 11 secure boot error when launching games

Many gamers face the frustrating ‘Secure Boot is not enabled on this machine’ error when trying to start games on Windows 11, particularly EA titles like FIFA 23. This problem has several solutions, and I’ll walk you through the most effective ways to resolve it.

Method 1: Enable secure boot in BIOS

The most direct solution is enabling Secure Boot in your system’s BIOS settings. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Open Windows Settings using Windows + I keyboard shortcut

  1. Navigate to the System section

  1. Find and click Recovery in the right panel

  1. Click the Restart now button under Advanced startup

  1. Confirm the restart when prompted

  1. Select Troubleshoot from the menu

  1. Choose Advanced options

  1. Select UEFI Firmware Settings and click Restart

  1. In BIOS, find Boot Options and enable Secure Boot

  1. Save changes with F10 and restart your PC

Method 2: Reinstall anti-cheat software

If Secure Boot is already enabled, reinstalling the anti-cheat software often resolves the error:

  1. Open File Explorer with Windows + E

  1. Go to your game installation folder at:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common

  1. Open your game’s folder

  1. Find and open the _Installer folder

  1. Run EAAntiCheat.Installer.EXE

  1. Choose your game and click Uninstall

  1. After uninstallation completes, click Install

  1. Wait for installation to finish

Method 3: Run as administrator

If other methods fail, try running the game with admin privileges:

  1. Close all game-related processes
  2. Search for the game or Origin in Start menu
  3. Right-click and select Run as administrator

  1. Accept the UAC prompt

Method 4: Contact support

If none of these solutions work, reach out to the game’s support team for specialized assistance. They can provide specific fixes for your situation or escalate the issue if it’s affecting multiple users.