Microsoft confirms systems without updated Secure Boot certificates will boot normally but lose some security protections.

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Microsoft will use standard Windows 11 updates to keep Secure Boot working on existing PCs as the operating system's original certificates near their end. The company says Secure Boot certificates ...

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TL;DR: Secure Boot certificates in Windows 10 and 11 will expire by June 2026, risking system security and compatibility. Microsoft is issuing new certificates through updates and OEM firmware ...

Devices that don’t receive new Secure Boot certificates may miss out on future security updates. Devices that don’t receive new Secure Boot certificates may miss out on future security updates. is a ...

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