This “Verification Failed: (0x1A) Security Violation” error on a Lenovo laptop typically appears during startup and is often related to BIOS security settings. Here are the steps to fix it:
- Restart your laptop
- Enter BIOS setup by:
- Pressing F2 or Fn+F2 repeatedly during startup
- Or pressing Enter when prompted, then F1 to enter BIOS
- Once in BIOS, try these solutions in order: Solution 1:
- Navigate to the “Security” tab
- Find “Secure Boot” option
- Disable Secure Boot
- Save changes and exit (usually F10)
- Restart the computer If that doesn’t work, try Solution 2:
- Go back to BIOS
- Look for “Security Chip” or “TPM” settings
- Disable TPM/Security Chip
- Save and restart If still having issues:
- Reset BIOS to default settings
- Save and restart
- If none of the above work:
- Remove the CMOS battery for about 5 minutes
- Put it back in
- This will reset all BIOS settings to default
If you’re still experiencing issues after trying these solutions, it might indicate a hardware security module problem that may require professional service.
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