Firmware protection off and button grayed out

Anonymous
2024-01-07T04:08:09+00:00

I enabled firmware protection via Group Policy editor, but when I went to windows security the firmware protection button was off and grayed out with a message "This setting is managed by your administrator."

I want the fix and turn on Firmware protection

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy

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  1. DaveM121 933.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-01-07T14:42:32+00:00

    Thank you for that information.

    The best option then is to perform an in-place repair with the Windows 11 ISO.

    Please follow the steps, this is then not like re-installing Windows, it is just like an update and your personal files, settings and installed software will not be affected.

    Click this link:

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

    to download the Windows 11 ISO

    When the ISO file completes downloading

    Disconnect from the Internet

    Disconnect all external devices with the exception of a mouse or keyboard.

    Temporarily disable any 3rd party Anti-virus you may have installed

    Then, in Windows File Explorer, double click the ISO and then run Setup.exe and select the upgrade option.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-01-07T13:58:49+00:00

    No email listed there

    Please reply and tell how to enable

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  3. DaveM121 933.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-01-07T13:44:06+00:00

    Thank you for the screenshot.

    Open the Settings App.

    Go to Accounts.

    Select Access Work or School, is there is a work or school Email listed there?

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-01-07T13:31:07+00:00

    HI Dave thanks for you reply but it didn't work

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  5. DaveM121 933.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-01-07T08:02:52+00:00

    In the right hand pane in the Registry Editor, double click the Locked key and set its Data Value to 0 then click OK

    Restart your PC and check if that is now available in the Windows Security section.

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