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Microsoft warns Windows PCs may lose update access in 2027 due to certificate expiration
Devices lacking specific certificate rotations before mid-2027 could lose access to critical security patches and Windows Update services.
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Devices lacking specific certificate rotations before mid-2027 could lose access to critical security patches and Windows Update services.

Devices must receive new digital certificates by mid-2027 to maintain access to Windows Update servers and critical security fixes.

Microsoft alerts administrators that failing to update specific older Windows machines could result in a loss of access to Windows Update services by 2027.

Microsoft has started distributing the Windows 11 2026 Update, allowing users to install the new version immediately through multiple supported methods.