Windows 8.1 Pro Secure Build isnt configured correctly build 9600 watermark

Anonymous
2013-10-17T20:36:04+00:00

I have recently downloaded the Windows 8.1 Pro version and I now have a "Secure Build isnt configured correctly build 9600" watermark on my desktop. I updated from windows 8 pro to 8.1. I tried to configure the bios to enable secure boot I cant find it anywhere on the BIOS screen. I have an ASUS X401a laptop. I also tried to edit the group policy that enable advanced boot options as well but nothing seems to work. Now my question is this fixable or will my laptop stop working after certain amount of time. This is very frustrating as I use this as my computer for school.  Also Windows 8 has been activated since I checked for the key and its fine.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-10-19T17:26:02+00:00

    Wrong answer, Microsoft.

    There are advanced users of machines - especially these ASUS workhorses - that can not enable secure boot. You stated yourself that if we have custom drivers that it has to be disabled. Many of use boot multiple operating systems, some of which (Win 7, for example) don't support Secure Boot.

    This is purely an operating system generated error. Telling us to break our hardware to get rid of it is not the correct solution. Provide us with a patch to disable this watermark, if not the check altogether. Just because we're running 8.1 Pro doesn't mean it's our only option - stupid stuff like this keeps up, and I will not be using Windows at all. I don't need it, I've just invested too much money and time into learning Windows 8 and don't want to put that experience to waste.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-10-22T16:36:10+00:00

    I have a refurbished Toshiba TOSHIBA - Satellite C870D-11X. I just upgraded to 8.1 and have the same thing as you. I have seen the announcement from Microsoft above but it means nothing to me (what is a surface RT?) Is there going to be an update fix for those of us on ordinary laptops who are not tech savvy? I looked at my Toshiba manual and tried pressing f2 to get into BIOS and it didn't work - I then did the same with f12 and that didn't work either. Can someone from Microsoft come on here and tell us whether our PCs are in danger and whether they will fix the problem?

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-10-19T00:49:35+00:00

    I just installed 8.1 & see this error message on my ASUS PC, but am confused by your response.  I am not savy enough to use the BIOS menu & don't understand why you are referring me to ASUS.  Given that, what am I supposed to do next?

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-10-18T15:23:36+00:00

    My asus n56vz does not have Secure boot av an option in the BIOS. Have tried updating the BIOS, but no such option is available.

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  5. Anonymous
    2013-10-18T03:26:21+00:00

    Hi,

    After installing Windows 8.1, we may see an error on the desktop with the following message: “Secure Boot isn't configured correctly”.

    This is currently a known issue for a few ASUS PC models.

    Secure Boot helps increase the security of Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 PCs by stopping unauthorized software from running. If you see a "Secure Boot isn't configured correctly" message in the lower-right corner of the desktop, it means that Secure Boot has either been turned off or hasn't been set up correctly on the PC.

    To turn on or set up Secure Boot, we will need to use the BIOS menu for the PC. Different PCs have different BIOS menus, so you may need to contact the PC's manufacturer for instructions.

    If you have turned off Secure Boot and added own drivers then you might need to reset the PC to its original state before you can turn on Secure Boot.

    Refer to:

    **Returning your PC to its previous operating system**

    Important: Modifying BIOS (Basic input output system)/complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) settings incorrectly can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the configuring of BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Modifications of the settings are at your own risk.

    Please let us know in case you need further help on this issue or any issue related to Windows.

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