About this tag
The kb5105943 tag covers Microsoft’s guidance on Secure Boot certificate blocks affecting some Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server devices. The update explains why certain systems may not receive refreshed Secure Boot certificates and what can happen when existing certificates approach expiration without new trust material installed. Affected PCs are expected to keep booting, applying patches, browsing, and running applications, but their boot-chain security can gradually weaken. This topic is especially relevant to enterprise IT teams responsible for device inventories, certificate readiness, vendor coordination, and long-term Windows security maintenance. Use this archive to follow the implications of KB5105943 and the risks of delayed remediation.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    KB5105943 Secure Boot Cert Block: Windows PCs Keep Booting, Security Can Erode

    Microsoft on June 29, 2026 published KB5105943 to explain why some Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server devices are being blocked from receiving updated Secure Boot certificates, and what happens if those machines reach certificate expiration without the new trust material installed. The...