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Troubleshooting Startup and Security in Windows 11

Boot failures and security vulnerabilities can bring productivity to a halt. This course will teach you how to diagnose and repair problems that can prevent Windows 11 booting to the desktop, and how you can manage encryption and security

Advanced
1h 4m

Created by Mike Halsey

Last Updated Oct 21, 2026

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Troubleshooting Startup and Security in Windows 11

Boot failures and security vulnerabilities can bring productivity to a halt. This course will teach you how to diagnose and repair problems that can prevent Windows 11 booting to the desktop, and how you can manage encryption and security

Advanced
1h 4m

Created by Mike Halsey

Last Updated Oct 21, 2026

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When a Windows 11 PC won’t boot or an encryption problem locks users out, work stops until someone fixes it. In this course, Troubleshooting Startup and Security in Windows 11, you’ll gain the ability to troubleshoot and repair non-bootable PCs. First, you’ll explore how to repair the boot system of a PC. Next, you’ll discover how to manage file and disk encryption. Finally, you’ll learn how to use the Windows Security Center to harden the attack surface for a PC. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Windows startup and security troubleshooting needed to fix any type of startup, encryption, or security problem on a PC.

Troubleshooting Startup and Security in Windows 11
Advanced
1h 4m
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Mike Halsey - Pluralsight course - Troubleshooting Startup and Security in Windows 11
Mike Halsey
41 courses 4.2 author rating 717 ratings

Mike was first awarded as a Microsoft MVP in 2011 and is a recognized technical expert in the Windows experience and troubleshooting with more than a dozen books published.

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