Throughout the recent evolution of Windows security features, few technical missteps have spurred as much quiet frustration as the so-called “dual-boot bug” first encountered in the summer of 2024. While Microsoft’s May 2025 update officially resolves the issue, the episode offers a revealing...
boot policy
bootloaders
dual boot
firmware security
hardware security
it troubleshooting
linux compatibility
microsoft updates
multiboot systems
os compatibility
sbat
secure boot
secure boot advanced targeting
security policy violation
system boot
system security
uefi security
windows 2024 update
windowsandlinuxwindows security
For months, Windows 11 users who rely on dual boot configurations with Linux found themselves confronted with a mystifying, persistent problem—one that not only hampered productivity but also laid bare the complicated intersection between evolving security standards and user flexibility in...