Make sure you've updated before the deadline.

Microsoft is taking its time with the boot certificate rollout, but you don't have to. Activate the latest UEFI CA 2023 right now.

The Key Exchange Key (KEK) acts as an authority that allows Microsoft to update the other databases, like the DB and DBX that tell your computer which bootloaders are safe.

This article describes how to enable Secure Boot to install Windows 11. How Do I Enable Secure Boot? The easiest way to enable Secure Boot is to do so through UEFI. It's typically listed as one of the ...

In June 2025, Microsoft announced that, in June 2026, it would begin deprecating Secure Boot certificates of Windows systems from 2011, which were superseded by their 2023 counterparts. As the clock ...

Secure Boot protects your PC against bootkit malware. The Windows update refreshes expiring Secure Boot certificates. To install, head to Settings and select Windows Update. I typically advise Windows ...

Find the Secure Boot option and change it to Disabled. Save the changes and reboot again. We recommend keeping Secure Boot enabled unless you're sure it needs to be disabled. This article explains how ...

Secure Boot, a tool that’s built into hundreds of millions of PCs to keep them from loading unverified software via UEFI, is a fundamental cornerstone of modern computer security. It uses ...

Updated firmware trust chains strengthen rootkit protection and zero-trust infrastructure security.

The February Windows update preview is extensive. It includes new Secure Boot certificates and app and settings backups.

Microsoft's Secure Boot certificates expire in June and need to be replaced. Microsoft provides a guide for server admins.

Disable Secure Boot through UEFI, but only if you really need to This article explains how to disable Secure Boot on your computer. This security feature, enabled by default and included in Unified ...