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It's time for our second Ask Microsoft Anything (AMA) about updating Secure Boot certificates on your Windows devices before they expire in June of 2026. If you've already bookmarked Secure Boot play...
Heather_Poulsen
Updated Feb 12, 2026
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Dom_Cote
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Jan 28, 2026

How dependent are we on FW updates by vendors? Does Microsoft expect most devices to need updates before cert updates can occur? Or do y'all anticipate most Tier 1 and 2 OEM devices to "just work"?

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Kevin_Sullivan_MSFT
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Feb 04, 2026

Most cases will not rely on a firmware update, though we recommend checking for and applying latest firmware updates as a best practice.