Hi Jcwisgod,
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Thank you for your post, I am happy to help.
I understand that you do not have the option for a secure boot. You may need to look for a bios update. You can run the HP Support Assistant to help with updates and resolving issues. You can look for updates on the HP Drivers & Downloads page. You will need to input your exact model to display the correct drivers. Here is a link to help you with Updating the BIOS. Here is a troubleshooting document to guide you through some steps for Secure Boot (Windows 8).
I hope this is helpful