This problem can occur in both Windows 10 and 11 but has recently been appearing frequently in Windows 11 after the 22H2 update. In this guide, we will take a look at the possible causes of this issue and the troubleshooting methods to try and fix the problem in no time.
1. Check the Standard Hardware Security Requirements
The first thing you should do is check if your system can meet the requirements of the standard hardware security if you have not done so already. Ideally, your system must have memory integrity, core isolation, TPM 2.0 (also known as your security processor), UEFI MAT, DEF, and Secure boot enabled. If any of these are disabled or not working, you will face the problem at hand. To check if your PC meets these requirements, head over to the Windows Security dialog and click on Device Security in the left pane. Check if the Core isolation, Security processor, and Secure boot features are enabled. If all these features are enabled, then you can make some changes in the UEFI settings to help fix the problem. Almost all prebuilt PCs and laptops, such as Dell and Samsung, support standard or enhanced hardware security without any configuration by the end user. However, if you build your own PC, you’ll likely see an error message that says “Standard hardware security isn’t supported”. Here is how you can change the UEFI settings to fix this problem. Before proceeding, please note that different devices may have different settings or procedures to enable the above-discussed features. You can search for information about this on Google.
2. Uninstall the Latest Update (If Applicable)
It is not uncommon for the latest system updates to contain bugs and cause system stability problems. A number of users found that the recently installed updates were causing security problems, and they resolved the issue by uninstalling them. We recommend uninstalling these updates if they are also installed on your computer. Here is how you can do it:
3. Clean Install Windows 11
The troubleshooting methods may not work for you, so you may need to clean install Windows 11 from scratch in that case. This method uses the ISO file available on Microsoft’s official website to clean install Windows 11. The process will take some time, so we recommend proceeding only when you have the time.
