Microsoft Changes Windows 10 Support Dates and Secure Boot Security Certificates
Microsoft 更改 Windows 10 支援日期與 Secure Boot 安全憑證
Introduction
Microsoft has extended the time that users can receive security updates for Windows 10 and has started replacing important Secure Boot security certificates.
Microsoft 延長了使用者接收 Windows 10 安全更新的時間，並開始更換重要的 Secure Boot 安全憑證。
Main Body
Starting June 24, 2026, four main security certificates will expire, which means the Secure Boot system must be updated. These certificates are necessary to verify that the software starting the computer is safe. If these are not updated, users might not receive security fixes, and BitLocker-encrypted disks might stop working. To prevent these problems, Microsoft and computer manufacturers are providing new 2023-version certificates. Most new devices made from 2024 onwards already have these updates; however, older systems will need firmware updates. Users can check their current status using the Windows Security tool or PowerShell.
從 2026 年 6 月 24 日開始，四個主要的安全憑證將到期，這意味著 Secure Boot 系統必須進行更新。這些憑證是用於驗證啟動電腦的軟體是否安全。如果未更新，使用者可能無法接收安全修補程式，且 BitLocker 加密磁碟可能會停止運作。為了防止這些問題，Microsoft 與電腦製造商正提供 2023 年版本的新憑證。大多數 2024 年起生產的新裝置已包含這些更新；然而，舊系統則需要更新韌體。使用者可以使用 Windows 安全性工具或 PowerShell 檢查目前狀態。
At the same time, Microsoft has changed its support plan for Windows 10. The Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for home users, which was supposed to end on October 12, 2026, has now been extended to October 12, 2027. Microsoft emphasized that this change is happening because many people still use Windows 10. This is often because their hardware is not compatible with Windows 11, specifically regarding CPU requirements and TPM modules. Furthermore, the high cost of hardware due to memory shortages has slowed the transition. While some home users may get these updates for free or a small fee, businesses must pay for volume licensing, with support available until 2028.
與此同時，Microsoft 更改了 Windows 10 的支援計劃。原定於 2026 年 10 月 12 日結束的家用使用者「擴展安全更新」(ESU) 計畫，現已延長至 2027 年 10 月 12 日。Microsoft 強調，此次變更是因為仍有許多人使用 Windows 10。這通常是因為其硬體與 Windows 11 不相容，特別是 CPU 要求與 TPM 模組。此外，記憶體短缺導致硬體成本高昂，也減緩了轉換速度。雖然部分家用使用者可能免費或支付少量費用獲取這些更新，但企業必須支付大量授權費用，支援將提供至 2028 年。
Conclusion
Microsoft is currently managing two major changes: updating boot-level security certificates and extending the final support period for Windows 10.
Microsoft 目前正處理兩項重大變更：更新啟動層級的安全憑證，以及延長 Windows 10 的最終支援期限。
Vocabulary Learning
🚀 The 'Connecting Logic' Jump
At the A2 level, you likely use simple words like and, but, and because to join ideas. To reach B2, you need Logical Connectors—words that act as road signs for your reader.
Look at this shift from the text:
A2 Style: The hardware is old. Windows 11 doesn't work. (Two separate, simple facts). B2 Style: "This is often because their hardware is not compatible... Furthermore, the high cost of hardware... has slowed the transition."
🛠️ The B2 Toolkit: Beyond 'And'
| The 'Simple' Word | The 'B2 Bridge' Word | How it functions |
|---|---|---|
| And | Furthermore | Adds a stronger or more important point. |
| But | However | Signals a pivot or a contradiction. |
| So | Consequently | Shows a direct result of a previous action. |
💡 Pro-Tip: The 'Comma' Rule
Notice that in the text, however and furthermore are often followed by a comma. This creates a natural pause, making your English sound more professional and less like a list of basic sentences.
Try this mental switch:
- Instead of: "I like computers and I like gaming." Try: "I enjoy computing; furthermore, I have a passion for gaming."
- Instead of: "It is raining but I will go out." Try: "It is raining; however, I intend to go out."