How to Enable Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) Using the SampleSGXEnable Sample app in the Intel SGX SDK for Windows*
Content Type: Install & Setup | Article ID: 000058956 | Last Reviewed: 02/18/2025
Overview
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (SGX) is a security technology built into Intel processors that helps protect data in use via unique application isolation technology. Selected code and data are protected from modification using hardened enclaves. SGX must be enabled on the platform before applications written for SGX can benefit from it.
Prerequisites
Note | Check if Windows® 10 is booted in Legacy or UEFI Mode using one of these options. If Windows 10 is in Legacy mode, change to UEFI mode in BIOS and reinstall Windows 10. |
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