Windows Secure Boot Certificates Expire in June — Users Must Update
Microsoft's original Secure Boot certificates, a foundational security component that verifies operating system integrity during startup, are set to expire in June. PCs that haven't received updated certificates could eventually encounter problems booting new versions of Windows or other operating systems that rely on Secure Boot validation.
Secure Boot is a UEFI firmware feature designed to prevent unauthorized or malicious software from loading during the boot process. The certificate expiration is a known lifecycle event, but it requires proactive action from users and IT administrators to ensure systems are updated. Microsoft is expected to push new certificates through Windows Update, but machines that are offline, out of support, or running alternative operating systems may need manual intervention to avoid disruption.
Secure Boot is a UEFI firmware feature designed to prevent unauthorized or malicious software from loading during the boot process. The certificate expiration is a known lifecycle event, but it requires proactive action from users and IT administrators to ensure systems are updated. Microsoft is expected to push new certificates through Windows Update, but machines that are offline, out of support, or running alternative operating systems may need manual intervention to avoid disruption.