Laptop Model: Lenovo z580 Hi Dean, Please answer this question to get more clarity on this issue. Note: You might not even find a secure boot option anywhere. The problem of not booting Ubuntu is caused by Secure Boot. For instance, if you want to run and Ubuntu or Fedora and Windows on one device, secure boot option becomes a hurdle. My laptop was purchased with Vista on it, I upgraded to Windows 7, then when Windows 8 was released I installed it. I am really impressed with your style of writing, grammar and punctuation — very few native English speakers indeed can put commas in the right place. I will appreciate it very much.
To check for updates, go to Windows Update, or check your manufacturer's website. I clicked on Startup Settings hoping I would find it there, but no such luck. Modifications of the settings are at your own risk. I would appreciate any helpful answer. I'll try and post back here with the card specifics when I put the video card back in, just in case it helps someone who stumbles upon this.
Tap the new option available and disable the Secure Boot Option by the toggle switch. To me it looks like the manufacturer have the choice. In any case, with the expansion of cloud apps and open-source software, I have less use for Windows than ever. Should look like this: Sorry about offsite linking, images are a tad big to embed on page! Thank you for all that valuable info. I am currently installing windows 7 which was unable to load before this Thanks Indeed, many thanks. As such, it will not boot with SecureBoot. Because I tried to install a new system under Legacy mode, this error appeared.
You can often access this menu by pressing a key during the bootup sequence, such as F1, F2, F12, or Esc. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions exactly. There, you will find option called Security. I want to go back to Windows 7, but I only have an upgrade version so I cannot install it. Click Restart Now under Advanced startup option. Leaving Restricted Boot enabled is fine if you intend to run just Windows 8, or the next version of Windows, only, or a Linux distribution that can tolerate Restricted Boot. The owner manual of your laptop may also be helpful.
New thought, 3rd party video card issues? If your system is using secureBoot, turn it off. To me it looks like the manufacturer have the choice. And if you ever wish to restore the settings, access the Security tab again, navigate to the Restore Factory Keys entry, and press Enter. I'm not trying to implement security measures, just trying to reduce the boot time. The screen appears something like this. From there, I can guide you if you need it! If I want to install only Linux, do I start at Step 8? I am not one who likes to guess at these things.
We can find this option in Windows 10 platform. Or do I need the full retail version? A few of the Linux flavors do install in a secure boot machine. We are here to help you in the best way. If they decide wrong, it will show up in sales. This is called Secure Boot option in Windows 8 operating system. I have looked around to see if anyone had any information on how to access the Advanced options, but have come up empty. Do you think the settings will be pretty much the same? Not sure if the fault is with Linux or the network card.
It also refuses to boot if I hit F1 or F12 as I power it up. It seems that Deepin does not have the drivers for the wireless network interface that comes with this Lenovo model, or the manufacturers did something tricky to discourage the users to run some linux distros on it. You can get there by clicking the gear icon on the Start menu. In Security, you will find that cursor does not go to the Secure Boot at all. It does not affect Ubuntu at all.
Although I am not sure but I read somewhere that disabling the Secure boot will allow me to install Windows 7 on my laptop with Windows 8 already installed. I then go in my bios to see if I have the ability to enable secure boot but its still in grey. After that, you can change the password and disable Secure Boot. Or does Linux user money stink? I looked at the boot settings but was unable to figure out how to resolve this issue. Any help in the regard would be appreciated. Press the Fn+F10 key to reboot. This is causing a loop of the machine being unable to boot and , neither of which works and just sends me back to the same menu.