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Windows Update is shutting down in 2027 for millions of PCs, and yours could be at risk

A silent certificate swap will lock out unpatched PCs after mid-2027 unless July 2026 patches are installed.

Your PC could lose Windows Update access in 2027. Here’s what to do

This year, Windows users had to deal with Microsoft’s shaky rollout of Secure Boot certificate updates, which were needed to ...

How to Fix Windows Update Pending Install or Download (9 Ways)

Windows updates keep your PC secure and running smoothly. But it's pretty common for them to get stuck in a "pending download ...
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Microsoft sets 2027 Windows Update certificate deadlines for outdated PCs

Microsoft says PCs on unsupported versions, or supported ones missing patches, will lose Windows Update access when certificates expire in May and June 2027.
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Microsoft Warns Windows Update Will Stop Working on Unpatched PCs Next Year

Microsoft is replacing the certificates that Windows PCs use to confirm they are talking to genuine Windows Update servers, ...