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Ubuntu Boot Repair Locked NVRAM Detected

If you have been running into the following error while using the Boot Repair tool on Ubuntu, our experts have your back.

Ubuntu boot repair locked NVRAM detected

This error refers to an issue related to the NVRAM on a computer when using the Boot Repair tool on Ubuntu.

NVRAM is short for Non-Volatile Random Access Memory. Furthermore, it is a type of memory that retains its content even when the power is turned off.

Furthermore, it is often used to store system settings, boot configuration, etc.

When we run into the “Ubuntu boot repair locked NVRAM detected” error message, it means that Boot Repair has detected that the NVRAM settings or configurations related to the boot process are locked or inaccessible.

This occurs due to the following reasons:

• Some modern systems have security features like Secure Boot or firmware locks that prevent unauthorized changes to the boot process. These features boost the system’s security by ensuring that only trusted software is allowed to boot. However, they can also prevent changes that are necessary for Boot Repair to work correctly.
• Additionally, if our system has a BIOS or UEFI password, it may prevent Boot Repair from making changes to the boot settings.
• In some cases, the NVRAM data may be corrupted, preventing Boot Repair from accessing or modifying the boot configuration.

How to fix it

Here are a few ways to resolve the error:

• Disable Secure Boot:

  If Secure Boot is enabled on our system, we may have to disable it temporarily to allow Boot Repair to make changes.
• Enter BIOS/UEFI Settings:

  Additionally, we have to access our computer’s BIOS or UEFI settings and check if there’s a password set. If yes, we can temporarily remove it to allow Boot Repair to make changes.
• Reset NVRAM:

  Furthermore. some systems allow us to reset the NVRAM settings to their defaults. This helps if the NVRAM data is corrupted.

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Conclusion

Today, our Support Techs demonstrated how to resolve the Ubuntu Boot Repair Locked NVRAM Detected error.