# Fix ‘Standard Hardware Security Not Supported’ issue

**URL:** https://www.compsmag.com/blogs/fix-standard-hardware-security-not-supported/
**Author:** Ayushi Chauhan
**Published:** 2023-06-22
**Updated:** 2023-06-22
**Categories:** Blogs
**Reading Time:** 7 min

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This article will show you how to Fix 'Standard Hardware Security Not Supported' issue. In [Windows](https://compsmag.com/best/windows-laptops/)11, does your Windows protection app show the message "Standard hardware security not supported"? [Windows](https://compsmag.com/best/windows-apps/)11 comes with Windows Security as its main security app. It lets you keep viruses, malware, and other threats from getting into your system. It has features that offer different kinds of protection, such as protection from viruses and other threats, protection for devices, protection for accounts, and so on.

When a device doesn't meet all the requirements for standard hardware security, Windows shows the message "Standard hardware security not supported." If you want to know more information about this Visit [Official Microsoft Website](https://www.microsoft.com/en-in)for further Support. But sometimes the mistake is caused by a problem with the system itself. Many things in Windows Security can cause the "standard hardware security not supported" error message.

And if you get this error, it could be because your device doesn't meet the minimum security standards. This problem can happen in both Windows 10 and Windows 11, but after the 22H2 update, it has been happening more often in Windows 11. In this guide, we'll look at the possible reasons why this problem is happening and the ways to try to Fix 'Standard Hardware Security Not Supported' issue quickly.

## What does it mean by standard hardware security not supported?

Many things in Windows Security can cause the "standard hardware security not supported" error message. And if you get this error, it could be because your device doesn't meet the minimum security standards. Here are the conditions for standard hardware security. Please make sure that each one has been turned on.

![Fix 'Standard Hardware Security Not Supported' issue](https://compsmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/a-343.jpg)

- Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM 2.0)
- DEP (Data Execution Prevention) was turned on by Secure Boot.
- UEFI MAT stands for "Unified Extensible Firmware Interface Memory Attributes Table."
- CPU Virtualization

Also, the standard hardware security not enabled error may show up if your system drivers or BIOS firmware are out of date. This problem is probably caused by bugs in Windows or a broken Windows update.

## Causes the "Standard Hardware Security Not Supported" Issue

1. **Update drivers and software:** Make sure the drivers and firmware on your device are up to date. Check the website of the maker for the latest versions and install them as needed.
2. **Make sure the hardware is compatible:**Check to see if your hardware has the security tools that are needed. Check your operating system or software's list of system needs to make sure your hardware meets them.
3. **Reset the BIOS settings:**Go into the BIOS settings of your device and set them back to their original values. You can find directions on how to reset the BIOS settings in the device's manual or on the manufacturer's website.
4. **Upgrade or switch operating systems:** If your current operating system has strict hardware security standards that your device can't meet, think about upgrading to a newer version or switching to a different operating system that is compatible with your hardware.
5. **Turn off software that is causing problems:**Turn off any software or protection programs that are causing problems and see if the problem still exists. If the problem goes away after you turn off some software, you might want to update or replace that software to make sure it's compatible.

## Ways to Fix 'Standard Hardware Security Not Supported' issue

### Enable Data Execution Prevention

1. Press the **Windows key** and the letter **R** to bring up the **Run** box.
2. To open **System Properties**, type **sysdm.cpl** and **press Enter**.
3. In the **System Properties** window, go to the **Advanced** tab.
4. Under "**Performance**," click on "**Settings**."
5. Go to the tab called "**Data Execution Prevention**."
6. Choose the choice for **Turn on DEP** that fits your needs.
7. Click the button that says "**Use**."
8. To save changes, click the **OK** button.

### Reset Windows Security

1. To **open** the **Settings** app, press the **Windows** key + **I**.
2. Go to the tab called "**Apps**."
3. Click on the option **Installed apps**.
4. Find the app for **Windows Security**.
5. Press the **menu** button with three **dots** that is next to **Windows Security**.
6. Click on **More advanced**.
7. Scroll down to where it says "**Reset**."
8. Hit the button labelled "**Reset**."
9. Make sure you know how to **reset** the app.
10. Once done, **restart** your **machine**.
11. See if the **mistake** is gone.

### Take Ownership of the SecurityHealth Folder

1. Use the **Windows key + E** to[open File Explorer.](https://compsmag.com/blogs/how-to-open-file-explorer-in-windows-11/)
2. Go to the place listed below: **C:\Windows\System32\SecurityHealth**.
3. **Right-click** on the folder that says **SecurityHealth**.
4. Pick the choice that says "**Properties**."
5. Click the **Advanced** button on the **Security** tab.
6. Click the button next to **Owner** that says "**Change**."
7. Click on **Next**.
8. Click the button that says "**Find Now**."
9. Choose **Administrators** from the list of search results and then press **OK**.
10. Click **Names to Check** and then click **OK**.
11. Check the box that says "**Replace owner on sub containers and objects**."
12. Click **Apply**, then click **OK**.
13. Choose **Administrators** when you get back to the **Properties** box.
14. Click on **Edit** and then on **Administrators**.
15. Check the box next to the **Full Control** choice that says **Allow**.
16. Open the folder that says **SecurityHealth**.
17. Make a copy of all the folders on your screen that are important to you.
18. Go to the folder called **1.0.2109.27002-0**.
19. The **Microsoft.SecHealthUI_8wekyb3d8bbwe.appx** file needs to be run.
20. Turn your computer back on in "**safe mode**."
21. Go to the area called "**Security Health**."
22. Get rid of the folder called **1.0.2207.20002-0**.
23. Change the name of the folder **1.0.2109.27002-0** to **1.0.2207.20002-0**.
24. Once done, **[restart your PC.](https://compsmag.com/blogs/how-to-restart-computer/)**
25. See if the **message**is still there.
26. To undo the changes, you can always go back to the **restore point** you made.

### Turn on Memory Integrity

1. To open the **Windows Settings** app, press the **Windows key** + **I**.
2. Go to the tab for **Privacy** and **security**.
3. Click on **Windows Security** in the **pane** on the right.
4. Choose the **choice** that says **Device security**.
5. Under **Core isolation**, click on the **link** that says **Core isolation information**.
6. Turn on the **switch** that is connected to **Memory security**.
7. Close the **window** for **settings**.
8. To see if the **problem message** is gone, **open** **Windows Security**.

### Re-register the Windows Security app

1. Open search in **Windows**.
2. Find out what **PowerShell** is.
3. Right-click on **Windows PowerShell** and choose "**Run as administrator**."
4. In the **PowerShell window**, **type** the following:
**PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command “& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.SecHealthUI).InstallLocation + '\AppxManifest.xml' ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}”**
5. **PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command “& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.SecHealthUI).InstallLocation + '\AppxManifest.xml' ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}”**
6. To run the **command**, press **Enter**.
7. After the command is run, you will need to **restart** your **machine**.
8. See if the **mistake message** is **still there** or if it has **gone away**.

### Modify BIOS Settings

1. Depending on your system, **press** the right key **while** the [computer](https://compsmag.com/best/computers/)is starting up to get into the BIOS settings. Some of the most used keys are **F1, F2, F10**, etc.
2. Go to the **Security** tab once you're in the BIOS settings.
3. **TPM** should be **turned on**.
4. Go to the tab called "**Boot**."
5. Turn on the **Secure Boot** feature.
6. Go to the tab for "**Advanced**."
7. **CPU settings** can be **tapped**.
8. Turn on **SVM Mode** (if your [CPU](https://compsmag.com/best/cpus/)is from AMD) or **Intel Virtualization Technology** (if your CPU is from Intel).
9. Save the settings once you have **turned on all** the necessary settings.
10. Leave the BIOS options to **turn your computer back on**.

## Questions and Answers

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