Microsoft Changes Windows Security After 15 Years—Update By ‘End Of April’

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Microsoft updates Windows security advice due to expiring Secure Boot certificates, affecting 1 billion PCs, and users must update by the end of April

intermediate Published 22 Apr 2026
Action Steps
  1. Check Windows version using System Information tool
  2. Update Windows to the latest version
  3. Enable Secure Boot in BIOS settings if not already enabled
  4. Verify Secure Boot certificates are updated
  5. Test system for any compatibility issues after update
Who Needs to Know This

IT and security teams benefit from this update as it affects a large number of Windows users and requires prompt action to ensure security

Key Insight

💡 Secure Boot certificates expiring on 1 billion PCs require a Windows update by the end of April to maintain security

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