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Are you trying to launch a FACEIT-protected game, only to get hit with the frustrating error:
“Secure Boot needs to be enabled to launch FACEIT AC”?

This issue can be a blocker for many gamers—especially those playing CS2 or other competitive titles on FACEIT. But don’t worry—it’s fixable. In this article, we’ll walk you through everything you need to do to enable Secure Boot and get FACEIT Anti-Cheat running properly on your PC.

🛡️ What is Secure Boot & Why FACEIT Needs It?

Secure Boot is a feature in your computer’s BIOS (or UEFI) that ensures your system boots using only software that is trusted by the manufacturer.

FACEIT requires Secure Boot to prevent low-level cheats like kernel-based aimbots or wallhacks. If Secure Boot is disabled, the FACEIT Anti-Cheat (FACEIT AC) refuses to launch to ensure a fair competitive environment.

✅ How to Fix the “Secure Boot Needs to Be Enabled” Error

Here’s the full breakdown of what you need to do:

🔧 Step 1: Check if Secure Boot is Currently Enabled

  1. Press Windows + R, type msinfo32, and hit Enter
  2. In the System Information window, find Secure Boot State
    • If it says Off → Secure Boot is disabled
    • If it says On → You shouldn’t be getting the error (skip to Step 4)

Also, look for BIOS Mode:

  • If it says Legacy, you must convert to UEFI before you can enable Secure Boot

🔧 Step 2: Convert Your Disk to GPT (Only if BIOS Mode = Legacy)

Secure Boot only works in UEFI mode. If your system uses Legacy BIOS, follow this process to switch to UEFI:

  1. Backup your important data (just in case)
  2. Open Command Prompt as Admin
  3. Type: 
    mbr2gpt /validate /allowFullOS
  4. If validation passes, type: 
    mbr2gpt /convert /allowFullOS
  5. Restart your PC and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings (usually by pressing F2, Del, or Esc during boot)

🔧 Step 3: Enable Secure Boot in BIOS/UEFI

Once you’re in your BIOS:

  1. Navigate to Boot, Security, or Authentication tab (varies by manufacturer)
  2. Look for Secure Boot setting
  3. Set it to Enabled
  4. If you see a setting called Secure Boot Mode, set it to Standard
  5. Save changes and exit BIOS

💡 Tip: If Secure Boot is greyed out, you may need to disable CSM (Compatibility Support Module) first

🔧 Step 4: Reinstall FACEIT AC (Optional but Recommended)

Sometimes, even after enabling Secure Boot, FACEIT AC may throw the same error due to corrupted configuration files.

Here’s how to reinstall it:

  1. Open Control Panel → Programs & Features
  2. Uninstall FACEIT Anti-Cheat
  3. Visit FACEIT.com
  4. Download and reinstall the latest FACEIT AC client

 

🔧 Step 5: Restart and Launch Your Game

Once Secure Boot is enabled and FACEIT AC is reinstalled:

  • Restart your PC
  • Launch FACEIT and start your game (e.g., CS2)
  • The error should be gone

💡 Bonus Tip: Update BIOS (Optional)

If you’re still facing issues enabling Secure Boot, check if your motherboard has a BIOS update available on the manufacturer’s website. New BIOS versions often fix compatibility issues with Secure Boot and UEFI settings.

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