Part 9/15:
Secure Boot and Its Compatibility Issues
Secure Boot, meant to ensure only authorized operating systems load during boot, is tightly integrated into Windows 11. While beneficial in theory, it complicates installing alternative OSes like Linux—often requiring users to manually disable Secure Boot—something that becomes increasingly difficult with newer hardware.
Moreover, Secure Boot hampers virtualization, as the boot processes for virtual machines must be signed with Microsoft keys. This integration exemplifies how Microsoft embeds itself deeply into the boot process, reducing user control and increasing reliance on their signature infrastructure.