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Windows will now tell you if Secure Boot is working properly.
The new status indicates whether you have the latest Secure Boot updates.
The April Windows update also patches a whopping 164 security flaws.
Microsoft's Secure Boot defends your Windows PC against dangerous bootkit malware. To keep your PC protected, the company has been racing to replace older Secure Boot certificates before they expire in June. But how do you know if your PC has received the newer certificates? Windows itself will now tell you.
Arriving this week with the April Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10 is a new visual clue and description to indicate the status of Secure Boot on your computer. The new information will tell you whether you're protected with the latest certificates or still at risk. Here's how this works.
Also: How to check your Windows PC for expiring security certificates
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