By Patrick O’Rourke
Publication Date: 2026-04-02 20:16:00
Summary
- Microsoft will show Secure Boot certificate status in Windows Security starting April 2026 (notification icons: green/yellow/red).
- Most 2024 PCs don’t need the new Secure Boot certification, but older machines will need to update it manually via Windows Update.
- Windows Security shows green/yellow/red: green means you’re good, yellow means manual update, and red means you’re blocked by a vulnerability.
In February, Microsoft announced plans to release new Secure Boot certificates through Windows Update. Fast-forward to now, and the tech giant has offered more information on how this works and rolled out the feature.
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