Some users turn the LSA off due to high CPU, but the PC becomes exposed to several threats. As requested by some of our readers, we have provided the methods to enable it.

Why is Local security authority protection off?

For one reason or the other, the LSA protection may wind up disabled and end up giving access to cyber criminals. Below are some of the reasons why local security authority protection is off:

Faulty Windows updates – Corrupt Windows updates are one of the main issues that may disable this feature. Secure Boot is turned off – All the Secure Boot and UEFI-related configurations are reset if you disable Secure Boot. Turning off Secure Boot, in turn, disables the local security authority protection. Windows Policy has disabled LSA – The LSA protection policy may be disabled from the configuration. Tweaking the Computer Configuration in the local group policy editor (gpedit.msc) can help to turn it back on.

Now that you know some of the factors responsible for disabling the local security authority protection, check out the solutions provided below to turn it back on.

What can I do if Local Security Protection is off?

Before proceeding to explore any of the advanced steps provided in this article, it is important to make some preliminary checks which may fix the issue quicker:

Ensure that you are signed in as an administrator to enable the additional protection for Local Security Authority in Windows 11. Check your Windows Security app to enable LSA protection. Ensure that your CPU virtualization is turned on.

Having confirmed the above checks, and none of them permanently fixes the problem, you can work through any advanced solutions below.

1. Use the Windows Security app

Windows 11 Security is one of the ways you can prevent your system from cyber criminals. Below is another viable alternative if this does not work for you.

2. Use Registry Editor

Before using the Registry Editor, make sure you back up your registry files or create a restore point to be safe in case it falls apart.

3. Via the Local Group Policy Editor

The Local Group Policy Editor is another option to enable local security authority protection. It is also important to create a system restore point before making any Windows Policy changes. Some users also claim that signature verification could also be why LSA protection is off. So, if LSA is not signed as expected, you can explore this guide for further assistance. And that’s how to re-enable Local Security Authority Protection if it is turned off. If you have any questions or suggestions, do not hesitate to use the comments section below.

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