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Secure Boot AMA: Ask Microsoft Anything on December 10
MC1192217 · build prod-20251231-200323
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Microsoft hosts a live AMA on Dec 10, 2025, to guide IT admins on updating Secure Boot certificates before their June 2026 expiry, covering deployment planning and best practices.

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Join us December 10, 2025, at 8:00 AM PST for a live Ask Microsoft Anything (AMA) session focused on updating Secure Boot certificates on your Windows devices before they expire in June 2026. This event gives IT admins the chance to ask questions and get expert guidance on Secure Boot configuration, update scenarios, inventorying and preparing your environment, and formulating the right deployment plan for your organization. Members of the Windows team will be available to answer your questions, share tips, and provide insights to help you prepare devices for Secure Boot certificate deployment.

Visit the AMA: Secure Boot event page, log in to Tech Community, and post your questions in advance or during the live broadcast in the comments section. Save the date and start posting your questions early.

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