Boot Windows Securely

Pirated versions of Windows may have backdoors through which hackers have full access to the system and data. If you're going to install Windows 8 or later on your Mac, you can configure Windows to check the boot loader on startup. This helps to prevent the execution of unsigned and potentially dangerous code.

To configure Windows to boot securely, do the following:

1. Select Customize settings before installation during the Windows installation.
2. In the virtual machine configuration dialog, select the Hardware tab and click Boot Order.
3. Select EFI Secure Boot in the Advanced Settings section.

If a user tries to start a virtual machine with an illegal version of Windows, Secure Boot detects unauthorized changes to the firmware, operating system, or UEFI drivers and prevents such an operating system from starting.