Windows 11 is refreshing Secure Boot keys in 2026. Here's why TPM-WMI Event ID 1801 appears, and how to verify the new certificate.

Secure Boot has relied on the same security certificates to verify bootloaders since 2011, during the development cycle for Windows 8. But those original certificates are set to expire in June and ...

Struggling with the frustrating Windows 11 "Startup Settings" blank error? Discover proven, step-by-step fixes to restore your boot options quickly and get your PC running smoothly again. No tech ...

I distinctly remember around 20 years ago pressing the start button on my beige Windows XP desktop and waiting three or four minutes for it to fully boot. I was always so excited to get on my PC and ...

If your Windows PC won’t start properly or keeps crashing, Safe Mode can help you identify the cause and fix the problem. In ...

Important security certificates for Windows 11 will soon expire for many users. In some cases, you will need to take action ...

When your Windows 11 system gets stuck on the Gigabyte logo during boot, it typically indicates a failure in the boot process before the operating system can fully load. This can result from hardware ...

Get ye to Windows Update, because there's a good chance you've got new Secure Boot certificates to install. Microsoft just ...

This process is called a clean install, which is ironic as there's nothing particularly clean about it: Microsoft has enshittified Windows Setup.