Secure boot (OEM design guidance) — by Microsoft Learn

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Explains that firmware checks the signature of each piece of boot software, and notes that the Secure Boot certificates issued in 2011 begin expiring in June 2026, so updates should be applied.

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Source: Secure boot (OEM design guidance) by Microsoft Learn. Licence: Link only (©).

Source reviewed: 2026-11-02
Link checked: 2026-11-02
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