check before: 2026-02-05
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Windows
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Online, World tenant
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Mark your calendars for February 5, 2026. Windows engineering teams will be hosting a second Ask Microsoft Anything (AMA) on the Microsoft Tech Community to help you get the information you need about updating Secure Boot certificates on your Windows devices before they start expiring in June 2026. Experts will be on camera and in the chat to help you with update scenarios, inventorying your estate, formulating the right deployment plan for your organization, and more.
When will this happen:
This one-hour AMA event will start at 8:00 AM PST (3:00 PM UTC) on February 5, 2026.
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Created:
2026-01-21
updated:
2026-01-21
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is hosting an online event on February 5, 2026, to help users update Secure Boot certificates, which are set to expire in June 2026, and has provided a playbook with steps and resources for preparation.
Direct effects for Operations**
Secure Boot Certificate Expiration
If Secure Boot certificates are not updated before expiration, devices may fail to boot, leading to downtime and loss of productivity.
- roles: IT Administrator, End User
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/secure-boot-playbook-for-certificates-expiring-in-2026/4469235
Deployment Plan Issues
Without proper preparation for updating Secure Boot, organizations may face challenges in formulating deployment plans, resulting in inconsistent updates across devices.
- roles: IT Administrator, Project Manager
- references: https://aka.ms/AMA/SecureBoot
User Experience Disruption
Failure to update Secure Boot certificates may lead to unexpected system reboots or failures, negatively impacting user experience and trust in IT systems.
- roles: End User, Help Desk Support
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/event/windowsevents/ask-microsoft-anything-secure-boot/4486023
Inventory Management Challenges
Inadequate inventorying of devices for Secure Boot updates can lead to unpreparedness, causing delays in addressing issues when certificates expire.
- roles: IT Administrator, Asset Manager
- references: https://aka.ms/AMA/SecureBoot
Increased Support Tickets
If users encounter issues due to expired Secure Boot certificates, it may lead to a surge in support tickets, overwhelming IT support teams.
- roles: Help Desk Support, IT Administrator
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/secure-boot-playbook-for-certificates-expiring-in-2026/4469235
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