Microsoft is taking its time with the boot certificate rollout, but you don't have to. Activate the latest UEFI CA 2023 right now.

Is your PC not booting after updating BIOS? Some users have reported that they can’t boot their computers right after installing a BIOS update. While the issue is likely to occur due to a failed BIOS ...

The following suggestions will help if your Windows 11/10 PC won’t boot after upgrading or installing a new SSD. Make sure that the SSD is installed correctly Is the SSD showing in the BIOS? Change ...

After 15 years, the original Secure Boot certificates that keep your PC secure during boot are expiring. Here's what you need to know.

In June 2025, Microsoft announced that, in June 2026, it would begin deprecating Secure Boot certificates of Windows systems ...

Windows 11 is refreshing Secure Boot keys in 2026. Here's why TPM-WMI Event ID 1801 appears, and how to verify the new certificate.

Microsoft has begun rolling out updated Secure Boot certificates through monthly Windows updates to replace the original 2011 certificates that will expire in late June 2026.

Safe Mode lets Windows start with only essential drivers and services, allowing you to troubleshoot crashes, faulty drivers, ...

Secure Boot protects modern Windows and Linux PCs. Microsoft Secure Boot certificates from 2011 expire in June 2026. Most PC owners are fine if they install the latest updates. Last year's ...

I knew something was off when my PC started taking longer and longer to reach the desktop. Like most people, I first tried all the usual tricks to reduce that boot time. And while managing my startup ...