[SOLVED] SECURE BOOT VIOLATION on MSI MODERN 14 after Windows 11 update failed

Anonymous
2022-09-21T10:26:08+00:00

Update: For anyone suffering from this nightmare of an update, it's actually MSI's fault. Solution below.

MSI's solution:

Modern 14 Windows 11 22H2 Update broke system | MSI Global English Forum - Index

Regarding the issue, I find someone share the information. The problem is resolved by downgrading the BIOS to 112 and a newer BIOS will be released later to fix the problem. https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?threads/unable-to-boot-in-system-after-updating-windows-11-sun-valley2.379048/

Thanks to Sumit for the reply and solution.

So I downgraded the BIOS to 1.1.2 and it booted the operating system!

For the Modern 14 B4MW model, you can download the BIOS from here: https://www.msi.com/Laptop/Modern-14-B4MW/support?sub_product=Modern-14-B4MW#bios

Update 2:

New BIOS version E14DKAMS.115 is now available. https://www.msi.com/Laptop/Modern-14-B4MW/support?sub_product=Modern-14-B4MW#bios

Original: Upgraded Windows 10 to Windows 11 on MSI Modern 14 earlier this year via Update assistant. I saw the latest Windows 11 22H2 update and put the MSI modern 14 to upgrade via Windows 11 Installation Assistant downloaded from Microsoft site:

https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11

During the installation maybe about 80% I forgot about it and shut down the computer. Did something like this before and there was not problem. So I didn't think about it as I was tired and went to sleep.

Opend up the laptop next morning and it shows a message saying "SECURE BOOT VIOLATION" and after i pressed ok to that it takes me to the BIOS. Tried changing the boot order but nothing.

The UEFI option is grayed out. Disabling Secure boot does nothing. It directly takes me to BIOS without the error.

My question is, if I make a botable USB drive can I repair the Windows 11 OS without formatting the laptop?

Are there any other solution to this? I would maybe want to backup some documents.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup

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  1. SD - IA 179.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-09-22T15:13:27+00:00

    Laptop should not be dead if the update was the cause.

    A full wipe would generate everything required, but remove your files.

    The easiest way>> Create an 11 USB drive.

    Click Repair your Computer.

    Choose a PC Reset from Troubleshooting.

    https://www.yourwindowsguide.com/2021/09/create...

    Content on the above blog is written by a Windows MVP so it is safe. However, do watch out for the ads.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-09-22T15:31:21+00:00

    Thanks. I want to reset the PC. But the worst part is that the bootable USB doesn't have the reset PC option under Troubleshoot. I am lost from all sides it seems.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-09-22T15:41:24+00:00

    There are two ways to have a TPM. One is using a discreet chip installed on your system. The other is using a Software alternative which is probably enabled in the Bios and may look like PTT. I do not know if an upgrade can affect the firmware in such a way as to temporarily turn off a TPM.

    You might check and see if there is a PTT option and is it enabled. It might not be that easy to find.

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-09-22T16:52:12+00:00

    Hey, I too have got the same issue, tried everything you mentioned, but none of them worked. Everything started after 22h2 update. If u find any fix do let me know.

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-09-22T22:02:11+00:00

    Same thing happened with me today, window is not starting.

    Laptop showing violation of bios policy...

    I don't know what to do.

    Should I visit MSI customer care center as my laptop is under warranty time period...

    I don't have much knowledge about computer system too.

    If you find solution plz let me know too

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