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Fix: Your security settings could not be detected in Dell
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Dellis probably one of the biggest names in the PC industry. It produces PCs that are great for pretty much any environment, from servers to elegant business laptops andpowerful gaming rigs.
However,Dellmachines also come with some of their own software, and it doesn’t always comply with the OS you have installed, resulting inerrors.
One good example is a frequenterror messagethat plenty of users havereportedgetting when updating or installing theBIOSon their PCs, which states that:
Your security settings could not be detected. Try restarting your system and running the update again.
Several devices have been known to cause issues when updating or installing theBIOS.
Here’s a list of these devices, and their affected BIOS versions:
Thiserror messageprevents users from updating or even installing theirBIOS, meaning that it basically nullifies the use of thePC.
Given the seriousness of the issue, we’ve decided to create this step-by-step guide that will show you how to bypass it with no further problems.
How do I fix the security settings issues on my Dell?
1. Perform your BIOS update from outside of Windows
Required materials:
Once you have all the materials, proceed with the following steps:
1.1 Check your current BIOS version
1.2 Update yourBios
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2. Suspend Bitlocker while performing the BIOS update
By following these steps, you should now be able to update or install yourBIOSon aDellPC without any further issues.
If you know of any other way to solve this problem, share it in the comments section below so that other users can benefit from it as well.
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Teodor Nechita
Eager to help those in need, Teodor writes articles daily on subjects regarding Windows, Xbox, and all things tech-related.
When not working, you may usually find him either at the gym or taking a stroll in the park, trying to find inspiration for the next articles he may write.
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