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Local Security Authority Protection is Off: 3 Ways to Fix it
If Secure Boot is off, this issue might pop up
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Updated onFebruary 26, 2024
updated onFebruary 26, 2024
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Many users reported that Local Security Authority Protection is off on Windows 11 and that can be a problem and leave your PC vulnerable.
Issues with Windows updates can cause this problem and certain security policies. Disabling Safe Boot can also cause this problem.
Before we start, make sure that LSA and CPU virtualization are turned on. Make sure you’re signed in as administrator and enable additional protection for LSA.
How do I turn on Local Security Authority protection?
1. Use the Windows Security app
2. Use Registry Editor
3. Via the Local Group Policy Editor
What happens if Local Security Authority protection is off?
As we outlined above, the LSA protection protects your PC from threats, and if the feature is off, your device is exposed.
Now that you know some factors responsible for disabling the local security authority protection, check out the solutions below to turn it back on.
Some users also claim that signature verification could also be why LSA protection is off. So, ifLSA is not signed as expected, you can explore this guide for further assistance.
We also wrote abouthigh Local Security Authority CPU and memory usagein another guide, so don’t miss it.
Before you go, check our dedicated guide to learn what to do if theLocal Security Authority Protection option missing. We also have an article explainingwhy is Local Security Authority trying to access the Internet, so don’t miss it.
And that’s how to re-enable Local Security Authority Protection if it is turned off. If you have any questions or suggestions, please use the comments section below.
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Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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