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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...
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Updated Jan 29, 2026
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craigthorn78
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Feb 05, 2026

Is there a plan for Microsoft or OEM to only ship hardware with new 2023 certs ? Assuming that when option ROM expire it will not be possible to certify new devices after this date? I.e. Dell release new laptop model in Jan 2027 will only ship with 2023 certs?  Does this mean not compatible with old 2011 bootloaders (Operating Systems)

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Pearl-Angeles
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Feb 06, 2026

Thanks for your question! The panelists covered this topic at 40:04 during the live AMA.