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Microsoft Windows Update certificate-rotation guidance

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Microsoft told administrators to upgrade supported Windows versions before the Windows Update certificate rotation in May and June 2027. Unsupported devices will lose access to Windows Update services and stop receiving security updates. Microsoft also set version-specific deadlines for Windows 11 24H2 / Windows Server 2025, other supported Windows 11, Windows Server 2022, and Windows 10, and Windows Server 2019/2016. Devices updated through WSUS are not affected.

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  1. 09.10.2026 13:12 2 articles · 4d ago

    Microsoft Windows Update certificate-rotation guidance

    Initial Disclosure

    Microsoft warned that unsupported Windows devices will stop getting updates when the Windows Update certificates expire in 2027. Administrators were told to identify older systems and start upgrade planning before the cutoff.

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