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Millions of Windows PCs Face a Secure Boot Update Deadline in 2026

Secure Boot certificates used since 2011 expire in June 2026, requiring Windows and some firmware updates to keep PCs booting securely.

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fromZDNET

2 months ago

Microsoft's latest update patches six zero-days and two critical flaws - but is it another buggy mess?

February Patch Tuesday refreshes Secure Boot certificates and fixes Windows 11/10 feature and security bugs such as full‑screen gaming, WPA3 connectivity, fonts, GPUs, and File Explorer.

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fromZDNET

5 months ago

First major Windows 10 ESU update is here - with 66 fixes (some critical)

Microsoft released the first major November KB5068781 update for Windows 10 ESU, fixing ESU registration bugs and patching 66 security flaws for Windows 10 and 11.

fromComputerWeekly.com

6 months ago

Windows 10: Microsoft Extended Support Upgrade programme explained | Computer Weekly

ESU only provides security patches. It is a paid service that extends "critical" and "important" security updates for Windows 10 for a maximum of three years, but does not include technical support, non-security fixes or new features. Additionally, customers experiencing technical issues with Windows 10 that are unrelated to the ESU updates will be advised to upgrade to Windows 11. ESU does not provide complete patching, as vulnerabilities rated as "moderate" or "low" will not be addressed.

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fromComputerworld

8 months ago

Half of PCs still run Windows 10 despite looming end of support, PC makers say

PC upgrade cycle to Windows 11 will continue through 2026 as enterprises lead refreshes; AI PC shipments ramp up and PC prices are rising.