The ability to tweak, mod, and repurpose PC hardware is a core tenet of the platform. This new security paradigm is hostile to modding. Any modification to the game client or the system environment that Vanguard deems untrustworthy results in exclusion. The PC is, in this context, being transformed from a general-purpose computer into a locked-down gaming appliance, not unlike a console, but with all the complexity and vulnerability of a general-purpose OS.
UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is the modern successor to the traditional BIOS. It acts as the bridge between your computer's hardware and the operating system. Secure Boot is a specific feature within UEFI designed to ensure that a device boots using only software that is trusted by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
: Ensure all hardware drivers and software are compatible with Secure Boot and Windows 11.